Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Study. CD23-06

A sanitary sewer master plan will build upon the recently completed Land Use Study. To successfully support the City’s growth, a plan for the future that will guide sanitary sewer system expansions and treatment upgrades is necessary. The study will further define growth areas, to help encourage investment in new and surrounding areas of Council Bluffs. The master plan will consider development options and phasing of infrastructure improvements to support planned growth for the next 40 years.

This master plan will serve as a design reference for all future sanitary sewer collection system expansions and treatment upgrades for the community. It will also serve as a guidance document for developers investigating the viability of new projects.

The goal is to produce a plan that is implementable, prioritized, and adaptable. It will assist the City in optimizing when and where to spend limited Capital Improvement Project funds.

This project was included in the FY23 CIP with funding from the Sewer enterprise fund.

The Engineer was selected based on their ability to provide the necessary services utilizing the selection criteria outlined in the Professional Services Policy. Statements of qualifications were solicited from eight engineering firms on the pre-qualified list. Four submittals were received and each was reviewed and individually scored by the selection team. The evaluation criteria included team qualifications (25%); past experience on similar projects (35%); project approach and understanding (35%); and clarity and conciseness of the proposal (5%). HDR received the highest score and was selected as the most qualified for this particular project. HDR will partner with HGM Associates and Steve Jensen Consulting.

Approval of this resolution to enter into an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.