AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-125R, approving a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. to provide Phase 1, Progressive Design-Build Services for the design of the FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility project in the estimated amount of $3,518,405.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 1, 2025
Department: Engineering & Capital Improvements
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $3,518,405.00
Account Number: C571-WWW-IMFEE-13200; 52092400-70200
Funds Available: YES
Account Name: C571-FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility
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Prior Council Action: 2024-78R Cost Sharing Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Background Information:
This resolution authorizes staff to proceed with the $3,518,405.00 progressive design-build agreement with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for Phase 1 design services for the FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility project.
This scope of work is for Phase 1 design services for the two million gallons per day (2 MGD) water reclamation facility and interim wastewater management improvements. In May 2024, Council approved a cost sharing agreement with multiple developers to fund a new water reclamation facility in rapidly developing area in the southeast part of San Marcos. The new facility will allow the City to avoid multiple, small package plants throughout the area around and upstream of the San Marcos river. The new facility is anticipated to treat 2 MGD initially and be expandable to 8 MGD. An alternative delivery method for design and construction of the wastewater treatment facility is required to meet the agreed schedule and provide price certainty in lieu of conventional design-bid-build method, typically employed by the city.
On December 19, 2024, the City of San Marcos received a total of seven Statements of Qualifications and requested proposals from a shortlist of three of the most qualified firms. Three proposals were received on April 17, 2025, in accordance with Texas Government Code 2269. A City-staffed evaluation team assessed and evaluated each proposal and determined that Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. was the most highly ranked proposer based on selection criteria. The Phase 1 agreement was successfully negotiated and is recommended for authorization.
This resolution only approves the first phase of design. Staff will be bring back multiple requests for price amendments over the next two years as the design and construction progresses.
The FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility project is currently estimated at +$80 million for design and construction and is expected to start construction in 2026 and last approximately 2 years.
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Recommendation:
Staff Recommends approval of this agreement.