Our tank exterior coating systems on steel and concrete water storage structures will typically last 12 to 15 years before maintenance of the coating is needed. Rowlett Tower was last painted in 2001, the Custer Tower was last painted in 2000 and are showing they need to be recoated to prevent corrosion to them.  The Custer Ground Storage Reservoirs #1 and #2 were previously painted over 15 years ago and need to be recoated as well. 

On October 31, 2018, a total of eighty-five (85) vendors submitted a Settlement of Qualifications for thirteen various professional services.  Qualified firms have been considered for a maximum of two categories. All proposals submitted were evaluated based on firm experience, services, and references. Six (6) City of Allen professionals of various backgrounds represented the evaluation committee. Our goal was to select vendors with the capacity to provide the best combination of experience, quality, and services. Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP, have been selected to provide services for two categories: Water/Wastewater and Roadways.

The proposed contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP, will further evaluate the water storage tanks, produce design specifications for bid, assist in coordination of temporary communication equipment relocation, assist in the administration of the construction contract for this project, and perform quality control testing on the new coating systems during construction.

This project will be funded through unallocated water/sewer funds, and is in accordance with the estimates and capital outlay on Page U-10 of the 2022-2026 draft Capital Improvement Plan.

Staff Recommends that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP, for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Rowlett Elevated Storage Tank, Custer Elevated Storage Tank, and Custer Ground Storage Reservoirs #1 and #2 in the Amount of $146,500.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP, for professional engineering services related to the Rowlett Elevated Storage Tank, Custer Elevated Storage Tank, and Custer Ground Storage Reservoirs #1 and #2 in the Amount of $146,500.