Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a noncompetitive contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Reservoirs 126 and 225 Recoating and Maintenance project at a total estimated cost not to exceed $112,000. Funding is available in the Madison Water Utility's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Reservoirs 126 and 225 Recoating and Maintenance project (Districts 1 and District 3).
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WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility (MWU) owns and maintains multiple water storage reservoirs throughout its distribution system. These facilities require periodic maintenance, inspections, and recoatings to preserve their condition, extend their useful life, and maintain reliable water system operations; and
WHEREAS, Reservoir 126 (910 South High Point Road) is scheduled for recoating and maintenance work as part of MWU’s ongoing reservoir maintenance program; and
WHEREAS, Reservoir 225 (435 Milky Way) has similarly approached the typical milestones for recoating and maintenance and was previously included in the 2026 reservoir recoating and maintenance plans; and
WHEREAS, Strand Associates, Inc. (Strand) was competitively selected as the consulting engineer to complete design work for Reservoir 225 in 2025; however, MWU ultimately elected not to award the Reservoir 225 scope of work as the alternate bid scope; and
WHEREAS, MWU now intends to move forward with a new reservoir recoating and maintenance project for 2027 construction, with planning and design to begin in 2026. The project is anticipated to include Reservoir 126 as the base bid, and Reservoir 225 again as an alternate bid based on the overall facility needs from the respective reservoir inspections; and
WHEREAS, Strand has submitted a proposal to provide professional engineering services for the project. The propo...
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