Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David Corliss Debbie Van Saun Bobby Walthall
FROM:	Jim Stuit
CC:	Dave Wagner Alan Landis Michael Tubbs
Date:	October 25, 2005
RE:	November 1, 2005 Agenda Item

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the November 1, 2005 meeting:

Set Bid Date of November 15, 2005 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manhole Replacement Project  (Proj # II05-04)

Project History.  Inspections reveal that a key manhole located at the entrance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant is deteriorating due to age and the concentration of hydrogen sulfide.  The Utilities Department solicited engineering proposals for completing technical specifications and construction phase services for replacement of the manhole.  BG Consultants was awarded the project based on qualifications, approach, schedule and cost.

Project Status.  Final design of the project is complete.

Project Details.  The existing manhole will be removed and replaced with a new manhole that is more conducive to inspection and sampling.  The new manhole will be larger in diameter and will be coated with protective material to prevent deterioration.

Project Funding.  This project will be funded (cash financed) from the Water and Sewer non-bonded construction fund.

Action Request.  Utility Department staff requests approval from the City Commission to set a bid date of November 15, 2005 for this project.