Project 151 - Proposal - Hamers - 1999-11-03 ® ROBIN B. HAMERS 234E 17TH ST SUITE 205
& ASSOCIATES, INC COSTA MESA, CA 92627
CIVIL ENGINEERS • PLANNERS • SURVEYORS (949)548-1182
FAX(949)548-9516
November 3 1999
Board of Directors
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
P 0 Box 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
RE. PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE INSPECTION SERVICES
PROJECT 1112100-151
FAIRVIEW ROAD SEWER
Dear Board of Directors:
The following proposal is for providing the necessary construction administration, engineering,
construction surveying and inspection services during the construction phase of the project.
Attached are copies of the project reports as described in the Capital Improvement Program as well
as the Boyle Engineering independent report.
It is proposed to provide the following services, as needed, during the construction phase of the
project, not to exceed$10,400
Engineering $ 63 00/hr
Inspection 42.00/hr
Surveying(2 man crew) 155 00/hr
Surveying (3 man crew) 185 00/hr
Sincerely
eitpil.,
Robin B Hamers
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PROJECT 1112100-151
RECONSTRUCTING VARIOUS SEWER LINES
The project is similar to past projects #122 126 132 140 and
145 which includes rehabilitation and maintenance of the
existing gravity sewer line system on an as-needed basis The
results of the original four large televising projects plus the
small yearly projects have disclosed existing problems in the
main lines such as sags cracked pipe collapsed pipe offset
joints and root intrusion
The project sets up a priority list of the problem areas and
repairs the lines on this basis The project is a yearly project
and part of an ongoing maintenance program The only problem
type mentioned above which is not repaired by this project is
root intrusion which is handled through root cutting by the
District
Throughout the past projects of this type the District has
repaired the problem areas using two different methods Two of
the projects were designed using standard remove and replace
construction where the contractor excavates down to the line,
makes the repair and then backfills and repaves One of the
projects was completed using Link-Pipe where stainless steel
sleeves were inserted into the line adjusted to the right
location using a camera, and then expanded to permanently seal
itself Link-Pipe is generally an easier and more economical
repair method however it has some limitations in its
application The decision to use Link-Pipe or remove and replace
construction will be made during the design phase when the scope
of each repair is more fully investigated
Previous costs for excavation and reconstruction have been
approximately $650/foot since the footage is only between two and
six feet This would allow approximately 35 locations to be
included in the project Link-Pipe costs have averaged $3 500
per location or approximately $700 per foot
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An estimate of the project costs is as follows
Design $ 9 600
Construction 115 000
Inspection 10 400
Reserve or Contingency 15 000
TOTAL $ 150, 000
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TRRfISPORTRTJOrl SERVICES
Mr Robin Robin B Hamers. PE, Manager/District Engineer August 12. 1996
COSTA MESA SANITARI DISTRICT
Post Office Box 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200
Capital Improvement Program Review
I have completed m\ review of the District s 1996-97 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that
You sent me on June 10 1996 I have enclosed m\ independent review report as you requested.
As usual. I found the CIP report to be ven complete. containing adequate information for me to
make m\ review The use of vicinity maps. lists and recap sheets was beneficial, it made m\ -
reviev easier
Overall I found the CIP report to be \es concise. v ell du ned. and complete. I applaud you. the
District a,ad the cits fc undertaking the Se\.cr ia:a:a: Stu,: "f ,e e,:d esui, should he \:ci1
recei\ed b\ the end users, the -esideuts and businesses of Costa Mesa.
I appreciate the opportunit\ to continue to work \vitit you and serve the District. Best shes to
\ou. the Directors. and the District staff.
Boyle Engineering Corporation
Bruce D Mattem. PE
Assistant Managing Engineer
Enclosure
CIP Revie\\ Report
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Indep.ndent Review
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Capital Impro‘cment Program
Fiscal Y car 1996-97
e Project 1112100-149/SINKING FUND
This is the second year that funds have been set aside for future replacement or econsi-uction of sewer
Imes as they reach life expectancy Setting aside funds for future use now «ill benefit from
compounding over time.
o Project 1112100-150/PUMP STATION ALARM SYSTEM UPDATE
The Districts existing radio-alarm system is reaching its life expectancy Parts ma} be obta.nable for the
radios but the alarm reporting system appears to be unsahageable. The District Engineer has
recommended that bids include replacing the radios as an alternative, which I support. The use of a
radio-alarm system has great value and benefit. The main saving has been in reduced response time.
auto snut down of pumps when a problem has occurred. and a reduction in overflows when there has ---
been a failure. The construction cost appears reasonable a3 does the design and inspection fees.
s Project 1112100-151/SEWER LINE RECONSTRLCTION \ arious Locations
This is the sixth allocaticn in a continuing prokraim to provide funding for n aimenance of °wer lines at
arious locations. This is a maintenance program and priorities are established -om the data and
anal\ sis recei ed from previous televising of the Districts sewer lines. Since repairs are small in length
the a\-erage cost per toot will be higher when compared to major replacement projects. The engineers
estimate appears reasonable. The design and inspection fees of 8.3% and 9% respecti\clv appeai to be
within acceptable standards. The 13% contingenc' estimate is reasonable.
o Project 1112100-152/TELEVISING SEWER LINES
This is part of an ongoing program to insure that the Districts facilities are functioning properly The
District Engineer proposes to check lines that were televised approximately eight years ago this will
provide significant information in which to dray assumptions rega:dmg other portions of the Districts
faciliti,. The engineering fees are higher than normal projects but since this requires proper selection of
locations to be telex ised coupled \ ith reviewing the tapes and report preparation, the seem acceptable.
The inclusion of the vicinity map was beneficial and appreciated.
e Project 11121100-153/ROOT INTRUSION STUDY Sewer Laterals
This is the first year for this program. It appears to be a joint effort between the District nd the Cit to
pro, ide a public ser ice as well as helping to identify potential problems/conflicts. The District and the
City should be complimented for undertaking this project. especial!', the District for funding this first
phase. Hopefully the public will \iev this as a posits\e step and that the information can he used for
pre entati\e maintenance rather than fume- pointing. I whole heartilx support this program. Again. the
use of the vicinit\ map was beneficial.
PROJECT 1112100-151
RECONSTRUCTING VARIOUS SEWER LINES
The project is similar to past projects #122 , 126, 132, 140 and
145 which includes rehabilitation and maintenance of the
existing gravity sewer line system on an as-needed basis The
results of the original four large televising projects plus the
small yearly projects have disclosed existing problems in the
main lines such as sags, cracked pipe collapsed pipe offset
joints, and root intrusion
The project sets up a priority list of the problem areas and
repairs the lines on this basis The project is a yearly project
and part of an ongoing maintenance program The only problem
type mentioned above which is not repaired by this project is
root intrusion which is handled through root cutting by the
District
Throughout the past projects of this type the District has
repaired the problem areas using two different methods Two of
the projects were designed using standard remove and replace
construction where the contractor excavates down to the line,
makes the repair, and then backfills and repaves One of the
projects was completed using Link-Pipe, where stainless steel
sleeves were inserted into the line adjusted to the right
location using a camera, and then expanded to permanently seal
itself Link-Pipe is generally an easier and more economical
repair method however it has some limitations in its
application The decision to use Link-Pipe or remove and replace
construction will be made during the design phase when the scope
of each repair is more fully investigated
Previous costs for excavation and reconstruction have been
approximately $650/foot since the footage is only between two and
six feet This would allow approximately 35 locations to be
included in the project Link-Pipe costs have averaged $3 500
per location or approximately $700 per foot
- 7 -
An estimate of the project costs is as follows
Design $ 9, 600
Construction 115, 000
Inspection 10,400
Reserve or Contingency 15, 000
TOTAL $ 150 000
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TRRrISPORTRTIOrl SERVICES
Mr Robin B Hamers, PE, Manager/District Engineer August 12. 1996
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
Post Office Box 1200
Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200
Capital Improvement Program Review
-I have completed my review, of the District s 1996-97 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that
you sent me on June 10 1996. I have enclosed m} independent review report as you requested.
As usual, I found the CIP report to be very complete. containing adequate information for me to
make my review The use of vicinity maps. lists and recap sheets was beneficial, it made m),
revien easier
Overall I found the CIP report to be very concise. well defined. and complete. I applaud you. the
District and the cit, for undertaking the Sewer Lateral Stuc The end essults should be well
reveled by the end users, the residents and businesses of Costa Mesa.
I appreciate the opportunity to continue to work with you and serve the District. Best wishes to
you. the Directors. and the District staff.
Boyle Engineering Corporation
_ acv,
Bruce D Mattem. PE
Assistant Managing Engineer
Enclosure
CIP Reviev Report
OC-C 1-100-tb/crosdlet oc2713D?1.n
Independent Review
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 1996-97
s Project 1112100-149/SINKING FUND
This is the second year that funds have been set aside for future replacement or reconstruction of sewer
lines as they reach life expectancy Setting aside funds for future use now will benefit from
compounding over time.
o Project 1112100-150/PUMP STATION ALARM SYSTEM UPDATE
The Districts existing radio-alarm system is reaching its life expectancy Parts may be obtainable for the
radios but the alarm reporting system appears to be unsalvageable. The District Engineer has
recommended that bids include replacing the radios as an alternative, which I support. The use of a
radio-alarm system has great value and benefit. The main saving has been in reduced response time.
auto shut down of pumps when a problem has occurred. and a reduction in overflows when there has
been a failure. The construction cost appears reasonable as does the design and inspection fees.
e Project 1112100-151/SEWER LINE RECONSTRUCTION Various Locations
This is the sixth allocation in a continuing program to provide funding for maintenance of sewer lines at
various locations. This is a maintenance program and priorities are established from the data and
analysis received from previous televising of the Districts sewer lines. Since repairs are small in length
the a■-erage cost per foot will be higher when compared to major replacement projects. The engineers
estimate appears reasonable. The design and inspection fees of 8 3% and 9% respect nely appear to be
within acceptable standards. The 13% contingent} estimate is reasonable.
o Project 1112100-152/TELEVISING SEWER LINES
This is part of an ongoing program to insure that the Districts facilities are functioning properly The
District Engineer proposes to check lines that were televised approximately eight years ago this will
provide significant information in which to draw assumptions regarding other portions of the Districts
facilities. The engineering fees are higher than normal projects but since this requires proper selection of
locations to be televised coupled with reviewing the tapes and report preparation. they seem acceptable.
The inclusion of the vicinity map was beneficial and appreciated.
+ Project 11121100-153/ROOT INTRUSION STUDY Sewer Laterals
This is the first year for this program. It appears to be a joint effort between the District and the City to
provide a public service as well as helping to identify potential problems/conflicts. The District and the
City should be complimented for undertaking this project. especially the District for funding this first
phase. Hopefully the public will view this as a posru'e step and that the information can be used for
pretentati\e maintenance rather than finger pointing. I whole hearth support this program. Again. the
use of the vicinity, map was beneficial.