Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RJN, related to Smoke Testing Activities of the Sewer System, including Basin 24
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2:2: Continuously Provide a High Level of Customer Service to our Citizens.)
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposal for smoke testing of the sewer system.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Execute a contract with RJN to perform smoke testing in sanitary sewers to identify inflow and infiltration.
* The purpose of this testing is to identify deficiencies in the system that require repair and contribute to inflow and infiltration (I&I) into the wastewater system.
* The project administration will require public relations and notifications for the performance of the smoke testing, data management, defect analysis and reporting.
* Following the testing, RJN will provide detailed reports of their findings for further evaluation and action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* RJN, established in 1975, is a professional engineering consulting firm focused on providing innovative engineering solutions and field services. With more than 90% of their clients being municipalities and public utilities, and over 85% of their work focused on sewer collection systems.
* In the past 49 years, RJN has completed over 2,000 sewer programs and evaluated 291 million feet of pipeline, resulting in nearly $400 million in construction improvement projects across the country.
* RJN has successfully performed these services for McKinney in the past.
* RJN submitted a response to 24-47RFQ for on-call utility professional services. RJN was one of 16 firms shortlisted by City Council on September 17, 2024.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Funding for consulting services is available in account 003-8305-503-...
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