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Resolution authorizing professional services agreements with raSmith for sanitary sewer dye testing in the amount of $288,000, and Baxter & Woodman for flow data evaluation in the amount of $86,700
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WHEREAS, the Common Council approved execution of a funding agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) in January 2026 through the Private Property Infiltration and Inflow (PPII) Reduction Program to conduct sanitary sewer investigation projects; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these projects is to evaluate the effectiveness of previously completed sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement projects in reducing inflow and infiltration entering the City’s sanitary sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division solicited proposals from qualified engineering consulting firms to perform sanitary sewer dye testing and sanitary sewer flow data evaluation services; and
WHEREAS, three proposals were received for the dye testing project and, following evaluation of qualifications, project approach, and fees, staff recommends award of the contract to raSmith in the amount of $288,000; and
WHEREAS, three proposals were received for the flow data evaluation project and, following evaluation of qualifications, project approach, and fees, staff recommends award of the contract to Baxter & Woodman in the amount of $86,700; and
WHEREAS, funding for these services will be provided through the MMSD PPII Reduction Program and will not require additional City funding beyond the allocated program funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City that staff is authorized to enter into a professional services agreement with raSmith for sanitary sewer dye testing in an amount not to exceed $288,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is authorized to enter into a professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for sanitary sewer flow data evaluation in an amount not to exceed $86,700.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 7-0