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Contract - Catawba River Water Treatment Plant Expansion - Preliminary Engineering Report
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Union County Water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes an allocation for the design and construction of an expansion of the Catawba River Water Treatment Plant to 56 MGD with all costs being shared 50% each with Lancaster County Water and Sewer District. The preliminary engineering report (PER) will review the condition of the existing plant, evaluate alternatives for current and future facility expansion, develop and execute PFAS pilot testing for treatment options, and analyze algae treatment methods in the raw water reservoir to continue to manage water quality related to taste and odor.
Weston & Sampson Engineers has been selected to provide engineering services for Task Order 2025-1: Catawba River Water Treatment Plant Expansion Preliminary Engineering Report. Weston & Sampson Engineers was chosen from RFQ - Professional Services for CRWTP Expansion solicited by the joint venture of Union County and Lancaster County Water and Sewer District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the Task Order 2025-1 with Weston & Sampson Engineers is $382,523.00. This total task order amount will be shared equally between Union County and Lancaster County Water and Sewer District, with Union County’s financial responsibility being $191,261.50. Sufficient funds are available within the adopted capital account 60184523 - CRWTP Expansion.