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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2004-03-22 Item 4F - Agreement - Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan with Economic and Engineering Services for $173,400CAS Number: 04-041 Agenda Item Title: COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Original Sponsor: I Timeline: Sponsor's Summary Meeting bate 3/22/04 Meeting Date 3/22/04 Initials ITEM NO. Meeting Date Prepared by !Mayor's review( Council review 3/22/04 MC 7h ff Council p:p JakUw104swlt31CAS Wafers Sewer Comp Flan 3 -22 -04 I I I I I I :1>IFQ04ATION I Original Agenda Date: March 22, 2004 Water Sewer Comprehensive Plan Consultant Agreement. Admin. This contract will update the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan. Three firms were short- listed from the Consultant Works Roster and Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. was chosen as the most qualified. Recommendations: Sponsor: Authorize the Mayor to sign consultant's agreement with Economic and Engineering Services. Committee: Forward to COW and then Regular Council. Administration: Same as Sponsor. Cost Impact (if known): $173,400.00 Fund Source (if known): 403/01 Water 403/02 Sewer (pgs. 85 100 2004 CIP) 00 "x ()L. kl' 14Qi Action Attachments Information Memo dated March 5, 2004 Consultant Agreement Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes from March 16, 2004 C Public Works To: Mayor Mullet From: Public Works Director�r Date: March 5, 2004 ��jj Subject: Water and Sewer Comnrehensive Plans Project Nos. 04 -WTO1 and 04 -SW03 Consultant Agreement ISSUE Approve consultant agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. BACKGROUND The Department of Health and Ecology requires the City of Tukwila to update our Compre- hensive Water and Sewer Plans every five years. The updates are scheduled for this year. ANALYSIS The City staff reviewed the Consultant Roster and short- listed three rums for interviews to complete the updates to the Comprehensive Plans and submit them to the state agencies. Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. (EES) was selected as the most qualified to update the water and sewer comprehensive plans. EES is a firm of 75 professional, technical, and support staff located in five primary offices in the Pacific Northwest. Professional staff members have backgrounds in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering; water, wastewater, and stormwater planning and design; economics; fmancial analysis; environmental sciences; data processing and mapping; and utility management. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., for $173,400 to perform the 2004 Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans. attachment (Ffio]a m. SW PmMeaAMSW]IComvlDm A+vd) RAmjamA- WP PlojeasW4W1011ComW4a Award) INFORMATION MEMO EES 2004 CIP Budget Water 91,707.00 90,000.00 Sewer 81.693.00 100.0001)0 Contract Total 173,400.00 $190,000.00 Contingency 9.5% 16.473.00 TOTAL $189.873.00 $190.000.00 CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Tukwila, Washington, hereinafter referred to as "the City," and Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. (EES), hereinafter referred to as "the Consultant," in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified. 1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the City to perform professional engineering services in connection with the project designated Comprehensive Water System Plan and Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan. 2. Scope of Services. The Consultant agrees to perform the services, identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, including the provision of all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. 3. Time for Performance. Work under this contract shall commence upon the giving of written notice by the City to the Consultant to proceed. The Consultant shall perform all engineering and provide all engineering work products required pursuant to Tasks 100 through 900 of this Agreement in Exhibit "A" within 360 calendar days from the date written notice is given to proceed, unless an extension of such time is granted in writing by the City. 4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by the City for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: A. Payment for the work provided by the Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit "B" attached hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to the Consultant shall not exceed $173,400.00 without express written modification of the Agreement signed by the City. B. The Consultant may submit vouchers to the City once per month during the progress of the work for partial payment for that portion of the project completed to date. Such vouchers will be checked by the City and, upon approval thereof, payment shall be made to the Consultant in the amount approved. C. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the City after the completion of the work under this Agreement and its acceptance by the City. D. Payment provided in this section shall be full compensation for work performed, services rendered, and for all materials, supplies, equipment, and incidental necessary to complete the work. (February 27, 2004) E. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the City and state for a period of three (3) years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request. 5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the City whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference, and use in connection with the Consultant's endeavors. The Consultant shall not be responsible for any use of the said documents, drawings, specifications, or other materials by the City on any project other than the project specified in this Agreement. 6. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall, in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, applicable to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. 7. Indemnification. The Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, or liability, including attorney's fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by negligent act, omission, or failure of the Consultant, its officers, agents, and employees in performing the work required by this Agreement. With respect to the performance of this Agreement and as to claims against the City, its officer, agents and employees, the Consultant expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to its employees, and agrees that the obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless provided for in this paragraph extends to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of the Consultant. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties. This paragraph shall not apply to any damage resulting from the sole negligence of the City, its agents, and employees. To the extent any of the damages referenced by this paragraph were caused by or resulted from the concurrent negligence of the City, its agents, or employees, this obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless is valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of the Consultant, its officers, agents, and employees. 8. Insurance. The Consultant shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this contract comprehensive general liability insurance, with a minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate for personal injury; and $500,000 per occurrence /aggregate for property damage, and professional liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. (February 27, 2004) Said general liability policy shall name the City of Tukwila as an additional named insured and shall include a provision of prohibiting cancellation of said policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the City within fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement. 9. Independent Contractor. The Consultant and the City agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither the Consultant nor any employee of the Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Consultant, or any employee of the Consultant. 10. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warrant, the City shall have the right to annul this contract without liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. 11. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 12. Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the City. 13. Non Waiver. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. 14. Termination. (February 27, 2004) A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant. B. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do so by the City. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of this Agreement between surviving members of the Consultant and the City, if the City so chooses. 15. Attorneys Fees and Costs. In the event either party shall bring suit against the other to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such suit shall be entitled to recover its costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in such suit from the losing party. 16. Notices. Notices to the City of Tukwila shall be sent to the following address: Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address: Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. Gregory J. Kirmeyer, P.E., Principal V.P. 10900 NE 4 Street, Suite 1110 Bellevue, WA 98009 17. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement, together with attachments or addenda, represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the City and the Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and the Consultant. DATED this CITY OF TUKWJLA Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Attest/Authenticated: Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk (February 27, 2004) City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 day of 2004. Economic and Engineerin Services, Inc. J J(W'ey r, P.E. V.P. Principal Title Approved as to Form: Office of the City Attorney (1 EXNit51i A- City of Tukwila Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans Introduction and Background The main purpose of this Project is to prepare updates to two required utility plans; Comprehensive Water System Plan for approval by Department of Health (DOH), and Comprehensive Sewer System Plan for approval by Department of Ecology (Ecology). The initial part of the Project will be to develop planning data which will be common to both plans, then the work will split into two pathways for work on each plan one for water and one for sewer. At the end of the Project, the delivery to management and decision makers will likely be combined into a unified water and sewer presentation. The existing plans will be used to the extent possible and updated as needed. Critical items will be the development and use of computerized hydraulic models for both the water and sewer system. The City currently has a model for the water system in WaterCAD stand -alone ver. 3.1, which will need to be updated. The model will be completed in the same format as the existing model and will be presented to the City in that version. There is currently no model for the sewer system. EES will utilize SewerCAD to perform the sewer system model. The City does not anticipate using the model after the completion of this project and will not be purchasing the SewerCAD software. Additional modeling of the sewer system outside the scope will be performed by EES on a time and material basis, as requested by the City. The main project tasks are shown below: Task 100— Project Start up and Organization Task 200 Develop Planning Considerations Task 300 —Water System Plan Update Task 400 –Sewer System Plan Update Task 500 Develop and Use Hydraulic Models Task 600 Participation in Meetings and Presentations Task 700—WD 125 Valuation Task 800 Additional/Out of Scope work Task 900 Project Management and Quality Control Task 100 Project Start up and Organization Subtask 101- Kickoff Meeting Obj ective. Conduct Kick -off Meeting. ia Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 4Tr7 City of Tukwila March 3, 2004 March 3, 2004 Approach. The approach will be to conduct a kick -off meeting to discuss and confirm scope, budget, and schedule for the Project. Responsibilities for both the City and EES will be verified and points of contact will be established. Invoicing and payment procedures will be verified. City Input. The City will schedule and participate in kick -off meeting. Deliverable. An agenda will be provided and meeting minutes will be prepared. Subtask 102 Data Exchange Objective. Provide pertinent data from the City to EES. Approach EES will develop a list of data, information, and documents that will be needed to conduct the study for both water and sewer plans. City Input. The City will assemble and transmit data and information to EES in formats that facilitate use and insertion into plan reports. Deliverable. EES will provide data request at the ldck -off meeting and the City will provide data and information back to EES within three (3) weeks of submittal. Subtask 103 Meeting with Regulatory Agencies Objective. Meet with and gain input from Departments of Health and Ecology. Approach. EES will contact and schedule meetings with the regulatory agencies, develop meeting agendas, conduct meeting and prepare minutes. The purpose will be to gain input on any special requirements that regulators desire to be addressed. City Input. The City will participate in meeting with regulatory agencies. Deliverable. Agendas for meetings and meeting minutes. Task 200 Develop Planning Considerations Objective. Assemble and summarize all planning considerations. Approach. EES will work with the City to assemble and summarize the following planning information that can be used in both the water and sewer plans. Projections of populations and households from City and/or Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); Service area characteristics including zoning and land use; Planned developments; Water supply relationships with neighboring utilities; Sanitary sewer relationships with neighboring utilities; Existing and future service area agreements and boundaries water and sewer; t ees Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan G�rr7 City of Tukwga Highline water district intertie Water district 75 intertie Water district #75 intertie Financial policies, Complaint handling procedures, Service area agreements, Local improvement districts, Wholesale contracts, and Intertie agreements. Deliverables: Draft Chapter of the Final Report. March 3, 2004 Service area connections water and sewer; Relationship to other water and sewer plans; General utility policies; Retail and wholesale water service policies; Annexation policies; Developer standards; Conditions of service for water and sewer; Data on water production or purchases from all sources; Data on number of accounts and billed sales of water broken down by customer class; and Data on wastewater flows by sewer basin. City Input. The City will provide the information per the data request list submitted by EES under Task 102. City staff may need to meet with EES to provide clarification pf select items, as needed. Deliverable. Information will be used in preparing the chapters on system planning considerations for the water system plan and the sewer system plan updates. Task 300 —Water System Plan Update This task involves preparing the required elements of the WSP and assembling them into a useful cohesive document. There will be two volumes. Volume 1 will be the standard DOH Water System Plan to ensure compliance with WAC 246 290 -100 and Volume 2 will contain all appendices. Subtask 301 Water Utility Policies Objective: Review and describe water utility policies pertinent to the WSP. Approach: This subtask will build on Task 200 Develop Planning Considerations. The City will provide the additional information including: EES will prepare a summary of these policies in the form of a Draft Chapter of the final WSP report. City Input: The City will provide copies of all pertinent agreements and policies to EES and will review the Draft chapter of the final Report. At Scope of Work— Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 3 City of Tukwila Subtask 302 Water System Description Objective: Describe the existing water supply system. March 3, 2004 Approach: The approach will be to update appropriate sections of the existing WSP. The Chapter will need to include information on: Ownership and management, Existing service area boundaries, Sources of supply, System background and history, Inventory of existing facilities, Operating areas and hydraulic operations, Hydraulic profile, and Regional interties. Subtask 302 is linked closely to Subtask 306 Water System Analysis. A hydraulic profile(s) will be developed as part of this subtask. EES will work with City staff to prepare the hydraulic profile. City Input: The City will work with EES to develop a hydraulic profile. The City will provide a copy of the current WFI and hydraulic model in WaterCAD stand -alone ver 3.1 format per Task 501, and answer questions about the system during development of this chapter. Deliverables: Draft Chapter of the Final Report. Subtask 303 System Planning Considerations and Water Demand Forecast Objective: Describe and summarize system- planning considerations, and develop a range of water demand forecasts for 6 and 20 -year horizons (2010 and 2024, respectively). Approach: EES will draw from the earlier Task 200 to prepare the chapter on system planning considerations and will work with City staff to prepare water demand projections. Historical demand data for various customer classes will be reviewed and incorporated as available. Six and 20 -year time horizon water demand projections will be developed to coincide with the range of growth anticipated by the City. High, medium and low forecasts will be prepared. Adjustments to the forecasts will be made to accommodate conservation targets developed in Subtask 304. Information for the City will need to be broken down into smaller subgroups for use in hydraulic modeling and to develop fire flow requirements. City Input: The City will provide the necessary data and comment on the Draft Chapter, and will provide more detailed data on water -use categories, as needed. i/r Scope of Work— Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 4 /�l i i 7 Clty of Tukwila Deliverables: March 3,2004 The deliverable will be a Draft Chapter of the Final Report. A range of water demand forecasts through year 2024 that include adjustments for conservation. Subtask 304 Water Conservation Program Objective: Develop description of the City's Water Conservation Strategy. Approach: This task will focus on administration and implementation of the City's Water Conservation Plan as measured against required measures for all systems, regional measures, and additional measures applicable to the City. The impacts of implementing the conservation plan on the water demand forecast will be determined. The approach will use Seattle Conservation program to the extent desired by the City and be consistent with it. City Input: The City will provide input on administrative or implementation issues affecting the City and its customers. Discussion of any additional conservation issues that should be addressed. Deliverables: Description of the City's water conservation activities and comparison with DOH guidelines. Evaluation of conservation impacts on the water demand forecast. Chapter for the Final Report. Subtask 305 Water Right and System Reliability Analysis Objective: Perform a water right and system reliability analysis including inventory, comparison with future needs, and interties to meet DOH planning requirements and to provide an interpretive description. Approach: Subtask 305.1 Water Rights. Water rights are obtained by the supplying entity, i.e., Seattle Public Utilities; hence, the Water System Plan will refer to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. Subtask 305.2 Interties. The status of existing interties and other potential supply systems/entities will be documented. Subtask 305.3 System Reliability Analysis. Available information on system reliability will be documented. A narrative will be developed that describes the City's efforts related to source reliability, water right adequacy, and facility reliability. If the City has an emergency response plan, this will also be summarized. City Input: The City will need to provide sufficient information to EES to enable completion of Tables 3 and 4 in the 1997 DOH Water System PIanning Handbook. Additionally, information for preparation of the System Reliability Analysis will need to be provided. Review and comment on Draft Chapter. /q Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 5 �l City of Tukwila Deliverables: March 3, 2004 Drafts consisting of narrative discussion, interpretation, and summary tables will be prepared under each subtask for review and comment by the City. A Water Rights paragraph will be prepared for the Final Report. The System Reliability Analysis will be provided as an Appendix to the WSP, and summarized within the text of the WSP. Subtask 306 Water System Analysis Objective: Evaluate the condition and capacity of the distribution and storage facilities and develop recommended capital and rehabilitation improvements. Provide input needed for completion of Subtask 305.3 System Reliability Analysis. This task will be closely coordinated with Task 500 Hydraulic Modeling. Approach: Subtask 306.1 Evaluate Physical Condition of Facilities. An assessment of the overall condition and remaining life of the City's major water system facilities will be made. This will be based on a one -day field inspection of facilities, review of previous condition reports, and interviews with operating staff Subtask 306.2 Evaluate Storage Requirements. DOH criteria for sizing water storage facilities will be compared to total storage and total useable storage available for the City. This will include operational, standby, equalizing, and fire storage requirements. Issues regarding adequate static and dynamic pressures, storage configurations, reservoir covering and water quality will be examined. DOH has acknowledged that the City's storage does not meet regulations, but accepts that there is adequate storage available to the City through its interties with other adjacent utilities. Subtask 306.3 Evaluate Distribution System. EES will meet with operations and engineering staff and summarize known deficiencies in the water system. Rehabilitation and renewal criteria will be developed for prioritizing necessary improvements. City staff will identify critical fire flow locations across the City to be used in evaluating the distribution system capacity. A diurnal curve based on available water use information will be developed, including local water use records and/or other diurnal curves developed within the region. Existing and projected year 2010 and 2024 demands will be allocated to the model. EES will assist the City with calibrating the hydraulic model to evaluate system reliability and service conditions, with special emphasis on adequate pressure and storage capabilities. Refer to Task 500 for a full description of modeling effort. City Input: The City will need to provide data requested by EES regarding system infrastructure, accompany EES on facility inspections, review CIP, and identify problem areas. Deliverables: List of system improvements for input to CIP Input to the System Reliability Analysis Chapter for the Final Report iae Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan City of Tukwila Subtask 307 Regulatory Compliance Program Objective: To develop a plan that ensures existing and continued compliance with State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Approach: EES will conduct a review of the City's regulatory compliance program since the previous WSP. EES will also provide an assessment of upcoming drinking water regulations and their potential impact to the City. City Input: The City will provide distribution system water quality data collected from 1998 to 2003 and existing monitoring plans, and review Draft Chapter. Deliverables: Chapter for the Final Report Input to the CIP Subtask 308 Source Water Protection Programs Objective: Briefly describe and refer to Seattle's source water protection program. Approach: Extract some brief materials from SPU's Comprehensive Plan to address source water protection. City Input: None. Deliverables: Summary of SPU's Cedar River Sources Water Protection Plan. Subtask 309 Operation and Maintenance Program March 3, 2004 Objective: Update the Operation and Maintenance Program to describe operation and maintenance of the City's water system. Approach: This Chapter will pull together and update the various written O &M procedures that describe the City's: Organizational structure and certifications, Routine and emergency operations, System operations and control, Cross connection control, Records and data management, Preventive maintenance, Contingency operational plan, Customer complaint procedures, gir dps Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan �.�+r7 City of Tukwila Impacts of O &M activities on Endangered Species Act compliance, Safety procedures, and A summary of operation and maintenance deficiencies. March 3, 2004 EES will not develop any new materials for this subtask, but will collate and assemble information provided by the City. City Input: The City will provide documentation addressing individual elements listed above, and EES will collate the elements into a chapter of the WSP. Deliverables: A chapter of the Final Report Input to the CIP. Subtask 310 Design and Construction Standards Objective: To document planning, design, and construction standards. Approach: Review and document the planning, design and construction standards for the installation of distribution mains to enable the City to meet DOH Guidelines to utilize the alternative approval process for distribution system related improvements. EES will review the City's standard drawings for various appurtenances and construction certification procedures and will assemble in one reference for use internally and externally. A chapter will be developed related to planning, design, construction, and construction certification. City Input: The City will provide all available information that relates to planning criteria, design standards, construction standards, and construction certification. Deliverable: An Appendix to the Final Report. Subtask 311 Capital Improvement Plan Objective: Develop an updateable capital improvements plan (CIP) that incorporates the recommended water system improvements identified throughout the WSP and from other ongoing studies, and aligns with the water utility financial plan. Approach: Along with the City, EES will help establish criteria to prioritize projects and select altematives. In conjunction with developing the financial plan, we will develop a schedule for the capital improvements based on financial capacity, maintenance needs, and additional capacity requirements. The schedule will be based both on calendar time and, for capacity improvements, on demand "triggers A spreadsheet will be prepared for City use to facilitate the changing nature of CIP projects. Project costs for each recommended project will be developed. These costs will include construction and sales tax (construction cost) plus additional direct costs (developed as a id Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan �.�.r7 City of Tukwila a Deliverable: Draft Chapter to the WSP. Subtask 313 Prepare WSP Update Objective: Prepare, edit, organize, and submit a Draft and Final WSP. percentage of construction cost) such as engineering (design and construction), surveying, geotechnical, permitting, administrative, etc. that will be required and should be included within the project cost. City Input: City input will be most critical in establishing the prioritization criteria and determining how projects will be funded. Review and comment on draft CIP spreadsheet. Deliverables: t ea Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan City of Tukwila March 3,2004 Chapter for Final Report. Electronic, updateable CIP spreadsheet in Excel format showing to the type of project, year of scheduled improvement, and project cost. Subtask 312 Financial Program Objective: Prepare the WSP chapter summarizing the Financial Program required to meet current operating needs eds while properly financing capital, operational, and renewal and replacement (R &R) improvement programs. Approach: With assistance from the City, EES will develop a revenue requirement for the next six -year period that will identify the total overall financial needs of the utility. The financial plan will ensure the adequate funding of operating and maintenance expenses, taxes /transfers, debt service, capital projects, reserve balances, and financial covenants. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of a capital. funding approach that considers both annual capital renewals /replacements and non recurring projects. The capital plan will review internal and external funding sources. The results of the financial plan will provide a recommendation regarding the required changes in rate revenue levels to accomplish the operating and capital items identified in the comprehensive planning process. A rate implementation plan will be developed with an overall strategy for rate adjustment for the utility in order to minimize rate impacts to customers should large rate adjustments be required. The rate structure for the utility will also be reviewed for appropriateness when compared to industry standards and state requirements (e.g. conservation based rates). EES will provide a comparison of the recommended rates to the monthly rates of surrounding utilities. It should be noted that the work to meet DOH requirements for a WSP is not a detailed water rate study. City Input: The City will provide all necessary fmancial information to enable EES to develop program. Assign City staff person to work directly with EES on this task sufficient to meet DOH requirements. Review and comment on draft Chapter. Approach: EES will prepare the Final Report in 3 phases: Preliminary Draft Report of Volumes I and II for internal CITY review. Final Draft for external stakeholder (City, Council, County, Public, and DOH) review and SEPA documentation (Volume I only). Final Report (Volumes I and II) The goal will be to keep the WSP succinct, with supporting documents in Appendices (Volume II). The fmal report will be in a camera -ready form for printing and publication by the City. Product includes a CD -ROM copy of report text and graphics. City Input: The City will review the Draft and Final Water System Plan, Volumes I and II, provide one set of comments on the Draft report, and review with EES, as needed. Deliverables: 5 copies of Preliminary Draft (Volumes I and II) 10 copies of Final Draft (Volume I only) Camera -ready Final WSP, Volumes I and II CD -Rom of final WSP, Volume I only, after receiving final comments from DOH. Subtask 314 SEPA Documents Checklist Objective: Identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Water System PIan Update. Approach: A SEPA checklist will be prepared based on the Water System Plan Update. City Input: The City will review the draft SEPA checklist and process the environmental determination. Deliverables: Draft and final SEPA Checklists. Subtask 315 DOH Submittal and Response Objective: Achieve approval for the completed Water System Plan Update by DOH. March 3, 2004 Approach: EES will follow the proper submittal process for both Volume I II to DOH. Once DOH response is received, EES will review the written request for clarification or additional information and make assignments within the City/EES team for response. It is unlikely that edits to Volume II will be needed. City Input: The City will provide responses, as required, for Volume I issues, and pay DOH review fees. ///ept Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 10 /�l G�rr7 City of Tukwila Deliverables: Submit Draft WSP, Volume I II, to DOH together with draft SEPA checklist. Written revisions and clarification to DOH questions or issues. Final WSP, Volumes I and II. Task 400 —Sewer System Plan Update This task involves preparing the required elements of the SSP and assembling them into a useful cohesive document. The SSP is intended to meet the requirements of the Department of Ecology WAC 173- 240 -050. Subtask 401 Sewer Utility Policies Objective: Review and describe sewer utility policies pertinent to the SSP. Approach: This subtask will build on Task 200 Develop Planning Considerations and the City will provide the additional information including: EES will prepare a summary of these policies for inclusion in the final report. March 3, 2004 Service area agreements, Agreements with King County METRO, Ordinances or applicable policies regarding pretreatment requirements for industrial customers, Rate structure for the City's customerk, including relationship of metered water to estimated wastewater flows, and Rates City pays for wastewater delivered to King County METRO. City Input: The City will provide copies of all pertinent agreements and policies to EES and review the Draft chapter of the final Report. Deliverables: Draft Chapter of the Final Report. Subtask 402 Sewer System Description Objective: Describe the existing sanitary sewer supply system. Approach: The approach will be to update appropriate sections of the existing SSP. The Chapter will need to include information on: Ownership and management; Existing service area boundaries; System background and history; Boundaries of topographic basins served by trunk sewer lines; Detailed inventory of existing and proposed sewer lines pump stations and other facilities; a pps Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 11 G�r�7 City of Tukwila Deliverables: Draft Chapter of the Final Report. March 3, 2004 Topography and elevations; Information on infiltration and inflow as well as any other issues that may require corrective actions; List of establishments producing industrial wastewater, and information on the wastewater generated as well as expected future industrial expansion, if known; Operating areas and hydraulic operations; and Discharge points to METRO. Subtask 402 is linked closely to Subtask 405 Conduct Sewer System Analysis. A sewer system profile(s) will be developed as part of this subtask. EES will work with City staff to prepare the profile. City Input: The City will work with EES to develop a profile, and answer questions about the system during development of this chapter. Subtask 403 System Planning Considerations and Wastewater Flow Forecast Obj ective: Describe and summarize system planning, considerations, and develop a range of wastewater flow forecasts for 6 and 20 -year horizons (2010 and 2024, respectively). Approach: EES will draw from the earlier Task 200 to prepare the chapter on system planning considerations for the SSP, and will work with City staff to refine wastewater flow projections. Historical flow projections for various customer classes will be reviewed and incorporated as available. Six and 20 -year time horizon flow projections projections will be developed to coincide with the range of growth anticipated by the City. High, medium and low forecasts will be prepared. Information for the city will need to be broken down into sub basins for use in hydraulic modeling. A list of customers generating industrial wastewater will be included. City Input: The City will provide the necessary data and comment on the Draft Chapter. Provide detailed data on wastewater flow including list of major generators, as needed. Deliverables: The deliverable will be a Draft Chapter of the Final Report. A range of wastewater flow forecasts through year 2024. Subtask 404 Infiltration and Inflow Projections Objective: Evaluate the extent of Infiltration and Inflow WI) within the sewer collection system, both spatially and as an overall quantity. Approach: EES will research existing records on flows within the sewer collection system to determine dry and wet weather flow rates. Dry weather flows will be used in subtask 403 to develop wastewater flows and the difference between dry and wet weather flows will be IMES Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 12 City of Tukwila considered to be I/I. The results of this analysis will be used in the hydraulic modeling task to determine the capacity of piping in the system. I/1 is not uniformly distributed throughout the collection system. This task will also identify where 1/I should be allocated in the model to best replicate the existing conditions. City Input: The City will provide assistance regarding locations where excessive I/1 is currently found in the system. Deliverables: Description and evaluation of the City's I &I. Evaluation of I &I impacts on the waste flow forecast by area or sub basin. Chapter for the Final Report. Subtask 405 Conduct Sewer System Analysis March 3, 2004 Objective: Evaluate the condition and capacity of the sanitary sewer system including pipe conditions, lift stations, flush tanks and appurtenances. This subtask will be closely coordinated with Task 500 Hydraulic Modeling. Approach: Subtask 405.1 Evaluate Physical Condition of Facilities. An assessment of the overall condition and remaining life of the City's major sewer system facilities will be made. This will be based on a one -day field inspection of facilities, review of previous condition reports and interviews with operating staff. Subtask 405.2 Service to Existing Areas. The ability of the existing collection system to provide service to the existing customers will be evaluated. This will primarily be completed by using the hydraulic model for the Central Business District (CBD). The remainder of the existing service area will be evaluated through less rigorous calculations and through discussions with City staff. Subtask 405.3 Service to Planned Areas. Extension of service beyond the existing collection system will be evaluated through the use of spreadsheet calculations. The evaluation will be limited to a single interceptor line (or lift station and force main) for each new service area. The evaluation will not include the typical collection piping that would be identified for a particular development. Subtask 405.4 Sanitary Sewer Overflows. The existence and operation of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) within the City's collection system will be evaluated. This will include identification of flow rates that cause overflows, evaluation of the system upstream of the SSO for peak flows to determine if/when the SSO will operate, and development of alternatives to eliminate or diminish the overflows. City Input: The City will provide data requested by EES regarding system infrastructure, accompany EES on facility inspections, review CIP, and identify problem areas. /gees Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 13 /�l �r�rr7 City of Tukwila Deliverables: List of system improvements for input to CIP Chapter for the Final Report Subtask 406 Operation and Maintenance Program Objective: Update the Operation and Maintenance Program to describe operation and maintenance of the City's sewer system. Approach: This Chapter will pull together and update the various written O &M procedures that describe the City's: Organizational structure and certifications, Routine and emergency operations, System operations and control, Records and data management, Preventive maintenance, Contingency operational plan, Customer complaint procedures, Impacts of O &M activities on Endangered Species Act compliance, Safety procedures, and A summary of operation and maintenance deficiencies. EES will not develop any new materials for this subtask, but will collate and assemble information provided by the City. City Input: The City will provide documentation addressing individual elements listed above, and EES will collate the elements into a chapter of the SSP. Deliverables: A chapter of the Final Report Input to the CIP. March 3, 2004 Subtask 407 Capital improvement Plan Objective: Develop an updateable capital improvements plan (CIP) that incorporates the recommended sewer system improvements identified throughout the SSP and from other ongoing studies, and aligns with the sewer utility financial plan. Approach: Along with the City, EES will help establish criteria to prioritize projects and select alternatives. In conjunction with developing the financial plan, we will develop a schedule for the capital improvements based on financial capacity, maintenance needs, and additional capacity requirements. A spreadsheet will be prepared for City to use to facilitate the changing nature of CIP projects. �/r Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 14 /!l City of Tukwlla Project costs for each recommended project will be developed. These costs will include construction and sales tax (construction cost) plus additional direct costs (developed as a percentage of construction cost) such as engineering (design and construction), surveying, geotechnical, permitting, administrative, etc. that will be required and should be included within the project cost. City Input: City input will be most critical in establishing the prioritization criteria and determining how projects will be funded. Review and comment on draft CIP spreadsheet. Deliverables: Chapter for Final Report. Electronic, updateable CIP spreadsheet in Excel format showing to the type of project, year of scheduled improvement, and project cost. Subtask 408 Financial Program Deliverable: Draft Chapter to the SSP. Subtask 409 Prepare SSP Update Objective: Prepare, edit, organize, and submit a Draft and Final WSP. March 3, 2004 Objective: Prepare the SSP chapter summarizing the Financial Program required to meet current operating needs while properly financing both capital, and renewal and replacement (R &R) improvement programs. Approach: With assistance from the City, EES will develop a revenue requirement for the next six -year period that will identify the total overall financial needs of the utility. The financial plan will ensure the adequate funding of operating and maintenance expenses, taxes /transfers, debt service, capital projects, reserve balances, and financial covenants. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of a capital funding approach that considers both annual capital renewals/replacements and non recurring projects. The capital plan will review internal and external funding sources. The results of the financial plan will provide a recommendation regarding the required changes in rate revenue levels to accomplish the operating and capital items identified in the comprehensive planning process. A rate implementation plan will be developed with an overall strategy for rate adjustment for the utility in order to minimize rate impacts to customers should large rate adjustments be required. The rate structure for the utility will also be reviewed for appropriateness when compared to industry standards. EES will provide a comparison of the recommended rates to the monthly rates of surrounding utilities. It should be noted that the work to meet Ecology's requirements is not a detailed sewer rate study. City Input: The City will provide all necessary financial information to enable EES to develop program. Assign City staff person to work directly with EES on this task sufficient to meet Ecology's requirements. Review and comment on draft Chapter. zcee Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 15 (�l City of Tukwila Approach: EES will prepare the Final Report in 3 phases: Preliminary Draft Report for internal City review. Final Draft for external stakeholder (City, Council, County, Public, and Ecology) review and SEPA documentation. Final Report. The goal will be to keep the SSP succinct, with supporting documents in Appendices. The final report will be in a camera -ready form for printing and publication by the City. Product includes a CD -ROM copy of report text and graphics. City Input: Review Draft and Final Sewer System Plan. Provide one set of comments on draft report and review with Consultant as needed. Deliverables: 5 copies of Preliminary Draft 10 copies of Final Draft Camera -ready Final SSP CD -Rom of final SSP after receiving final comments from Ecology Subtask 410 SEPA Documents Checklist March 3, 2004 Objective: Identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Sewer System Plan Update. Approach: A SEPA checklist will be prepared based on the Sewer System Plan Update. City Input: The City will review the draft SEPA checklist and process the environmental determination. Deliverables: Draft and final SEPA Checklists. Subtask 411— Ecology Submittal and Response Objective: Achieve approval for the completed Sewer System Plan Update by Ecology. Approach: EES will follow the proper submittal process for submittal to Ecology. Once a response is received from Ecology, EES will review the written request for clarification or additional information and make assignments within the City/EES team for response. City Input: The City will provide responses, as required, for issues raised by Ecology, and will pay Ecology's review fees. Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 16 City of Tukwila Deliverables: Submit Draft SSP to Ecology together with draft SEPA checklist. Written revisions and clarification to Ecology's questions or issues. Final SSP. Task 500 Develop and Use Hydraulic Models The following information is requested for the modeling process: March 3, 2004 Mapping showing the locations of reservoirs, pump stations, interties, and connections to SPU pipelines for the water system model; and location, diameter, and material of pipe, Iift stations, and manholes for the sewer system. Descriptions of pump stations including size, pump curves, number of pumps in each station, and operational characteristics (start/stop signals, pump priorities, etc.): Descriptions and locations of reservoirs. Hydraulic profile of the water distribution system including pressure zone designations, identification of facilities in each pressure zone, interconnections between zones (pumps and PRVs). System profiles of the wastewater collection system. Subtask 501 Water System Hydraulic Model Objective: Update and calibrate the existing WaterCAD hydraulic model and utilize the model to evaluate the operation of the City's water system. Approach: EES will obtain a copy of the existing WaterCAD stand -alone ver 3.1 hydraulic model from the City. Haestad Methods no longer supports this version of WaterCAD. The model will be completed in the same format as the existing model and will be presented to the City in that version. Should the City desire to purchase a later version of WaterCAD, EES will translate the version 3.1 model to the later version. Using mapping from the City that describes facilities that have been installed since the last model update, EES will add the new pipelines to the model. EES will work with City staff to obtain existing fire flow information and to identify additional locations for fire flow tests (two to three total) to be used in calibration of the model, and will perform simulations to provide calibration. Once the system is calibrated, EES will perform evaluations to determine system adequacy under current demand and under 6- and 20 -year projected demand. The analysis will include peak hour demands and peak day demands with fire flow. This analysis will concentrate primarily on the existing system. The single area where the analysis will extend beyond the existing system involves a possible annexation to the south. a ces Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 17 City of Tukwila March 3, 2004 The City will provide EES with information on hourly flows through the Seattle connections for use in the development of a diurnal curve. The daily demand fluctuations in the City's system are not typical and will need to be created specially for this model. In areas where the system cannot provide the required pressures, EES will work with City staff to develop capital improvement projects that bring the system into compliance with regulatory minimums. The results of the modeling effort will be included in the Capital Improvement Program in Subtask 311. The City is currently discussing annexation of a portion of' the distribution system of Water District 125 (WD 125) that is located within the City limits, This is not likely to occur within the next 6 years, but could easily be completed before the end of the 20 -year planning period. A limited analysis of the ability to incorporate this system will be completed. The analysis will not include the piping of the WD 125 system, but will look at the ability to serve water to the WD 125 piping from the City's pipelines. Following completion of the WSP, EES staff will provide up to eight hours of training to City staff on the development and operation of the model. City Input: The City will provide the following the items listed under Task 500, and the following: Copy of existing WaterCAD ver 3.1 input files. Collection of field fire flow data for calibration. Hourly flow information from Seattle connections for several days during different times of the year. Identification of areas of concern within the distribution system. Listing of required fire flow and locations where high flows are needed. Deliverables: Chapter for inclusion in WSP System specific diurnal curve Updated and calibrated WaterCAD Hydraulic Model. Eight hours of training at City offices. Subtask 502 Wastewater System Hydraulic Model Objective: Create a new SewerCAD hydraulic model of the City's Central Business District (CBD) Approach: EES will obtain copies of the City's drawings of the collection system in the CBD. Using this information, EES will develop a SewerCAD hydraulic model to simulate the operation of the collection system. The model will be calibrated to match existing flow data obtained from the City. I/I information developed in an earlier task will be used and allocated to Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 18 �.�ir7 City of Tukwila 1 Collection system mapping and record drawings Identification of areas of concern within the collection system. Deliverables: Chapter for inclusion in SSP Calibrated SewerCAD Hydraulic Model. Presentation to Management Presentation to Council March 3, 2004 the model as appropriate. The model will not extend beyond the CBD, except for a single collection line that parallels I -405 and is tributary to Pump Station 12. Once the system is calibrated, EES will perform evaluations to determine system adequacy under current flows and under 6- and 20 -year projected demand. The analysis will include allowances for I/I in the system and for the potential of high -rise buildings in limited areas currently consisting of warehouses. In areas where the system does not have the required capacity, EES will work with City staff to develop capital improvement projects that will provide adequate capacity (both piping and pumping). The results of the modeling effort will be included in the Capital Improvement Program in Subtask 407. The City does not wish to purchase a copy of the SewerCAD software at this time; therefore, EES will provide a copy of the model to the City and will retain a copy of the model. Modeling of the sewer system outside of this scope will be on a time and materials basis, as requested by the City. City Input: The City will provide the following the items listed under Task 500, and the following: Task 600 Participation in Meetings and Presentations Objective: Support the City by preparing for and attending meetings associated with the Project, as requested by the City, including possible meetings with City' management, Council, Citizen Committees, public workshops, and public hearings. Approach: The approach will be for the City to request EES to prepare for and attend up to two meetings /formal presentations in support of all of the above tasks. Two meetings /presentations have been identified on a preliminary basis: Meetings in excess of these two will be considered out of scope and will be addressed under Task 800 Additional/Out of Scope Work. di ept Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 19 �i•��.•�i77 City of Tukwila Task 700 —WD 125 Valuation March 3, 2004 City Input: The City will coordinate the meetings with up to two entities (Council, Citizen Conunittees, or other outside agencies) and request EES to prepare for and attend predetermined meetings. Deliverables: EES will prepare for and attend meetings as requested up to the budget limit. Agendas, presentation materials, and minutes will be prepared, as appropriate. Objective: To provide the City with a reasonable and justifiable value for portions of WD 125 identified by the City.. Approach: EES will provide the City with a valuation of a portion of WD 125 (piping identified by the City using the reconstruction cost less depreciation approach to infrastructure value, one of three generally accepted valuation methods. This method relies upon historical plant data supplemented by engineer's estimates where historical data is not available. City Input: The City has provided EES with an identification of the pipes to be valued as well as an initial submittal of applicable data including installation date and historical cost. The City will provide any additional necessary and available data to facilitate the valuation. The City will identify EES's contact person for review and comment of the valuation results. Deliverables: EES will provide a technical memorandum identifying the results of the valuation study including any engineer's estimates used in lieu of historical data and any assumptions used to complete the study. Task 800 Additional /Out of Scope Work Objective: To support the City and address any out of scope items in a fair and timely manner. Approach: Either the City or EES may identify an out of scope or additional work item that needs to be accomplished for the Project or to support the City's needs. Upon request by the City, EES will prepare a written scope and budget and will identify scheduling issues. After review and approval by the City in writing, EES will accomplish the work per the scope, budget and schedule. The type of work may include, but is not limited to water and sewer rate studies, training in use of the model, support in estimating project costs, planning, design of piping systems, vulnerability assessments, etc. City Input: Recognize out of scope items and promptly respond to scope creep and additional work issues. Deliverables: EES will promptly prepare scope, budget, and schedule for additional work items as requested. A di Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 20 City of Tukwila Task 900— Project Management Subtask 901 Project Management and Quality Control Objective: Perform overall project management functions. Approach: EES will perform overall project management functions necessary to address contract, scope, budget, and schedule. This includes bi- weekly status meetings either in person or by phone, tracking the project schedule, deliverables, and budget, and ensuring clear lines of communication if out of scope items need to be addressed. This subtask also includes preparing invoices and written status reports on a monthly basis. Should any out of scope items be noted, they will be brought to the City's attention immediately for resolution. City Input: Manage City functions including review of deliverables and schedule and coordinate with Consultant Project Manager. Assist with success of project by providing timely responses to data requests and scheduling meetings. Process invoices and change orders in a timely manner. Deliverables: A well managed project that is properly coordinated, meets budget and schedule, and meets the City's objectives. Project tracking, biweekly status report meetings, and invoicing. Subtask 902 Quality Control Objective: Implement the EES Quality Control Program for all Project deliverables. Approach: EES will assign appropriate staff so that each deliverable is properly reviewed and edited to achieve Quality Control objectives. This process will include QC reviews of Draft Plan Sections, Technical Memoranda, appendices, and Preliminary, Draft and Final reports. City Input: None. Deliverables: March 3, 2004 Products that have undergone the appropriate level of QC review before being disseminated. Products that meet or exceed the minimum quality requirement of DOH and Ecology. sees Scope of Work Updating Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan 21 City of Tukwila EXHi31T B City of Tukwila Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans Update Project Budget Breakdown 100 Project Startup and Organization $2,155 $2,156 200 Developing Planning Considerations 2,750 2,750 300 Water System Plan Update 49,666 0 400 Sewer System Plan Update 0 42,910 500 Develop and Use Hydraulic Models 21,100 21,100 600 Participation in Meetings and Presentation 2,088 2,088 700 WD125 Valuation 3,260 0 800 Additional/Out of Scope Work 0 0 900 Project Management and Quality Control 8,296 8,296 Expense 2,392 2,393 Total $91,707 $81,693 Utilities Committee March 16, 2004 Present: Pam Carter, Chair; Pam Linder, Dave Fenton Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Bob Giberson, Pat Brodin, Mike Cusick, Alan Doerschel, Rebecca Fox, Lucy Lauterbach; Steve Caputo Rabanco DRAFT 1. Water Sewer Come Plans Consultant Agreement The Water and Sewer Plan updates are planned for this year. The chosen firm from a list of short- listed consultants is Economic and En gineering Services, Inc. Pam Carter noted that the consultant contract came in under budget with i r_ the 9.5% contingency included. Mike indicated that the study will incorporate the portion of Water District 125's water distribution system that serves Foster Point since the City plans to take over that system. Pam commented on SewerCAD and Mike explained that the City will purchase the SewerCAD software if there is sufficient money left in the contingency. If additional modeling is required, consultant will provide the service. The consensus was to move the issue to COW and then to Regular Council. Refer Agreement with EES for $189.873 to COW. 2. Andover Park West Overflow This project will build a gravity flow system for Lift Station 2 at Minkler /Andover Park West. This is needed in case of a generator failure. The lowest bid came in under budget with the 10% contingency included. Pam asked if the low bidder, Construct Co. LLC had done work for the City. Mike indicated that Construct Co had never worked on a project for the City but reiterated that references were checked and that feedback was very positive. A question was asked if the low bidder was a company that performed poorly on previous projects what would we do? Jim indicated that more than likely, staff would recommend the next lowest bidder and forward to Council for approval. Jim stated that part of the contract process is to determine both contractor responsiveness (did contractor fully meet all the terms stated in the invitation for bids) and contractor responsibility (is the contractor trustworthy and does he have the ability to satisfactorily perform the proposed work). The Committee recommended moving this issue to COW and Regular Council for approval. Recommend bid award to Construct Co. LLC for $247.674.40 including WSST to COW and Council. 3. Solid Waste Contract Extension The City currently has a garbage and recycling contract with Rabanco. The contract will expire in March, 2005. Staff presented two options to the Committee: to wait until the contract expires next year and then look for a provider; or to extend the current contract for two years, which is possible because of an extension clause in the current contract. The Committee recommended this second option. Jim M said Public Works staff is too busy to negotiate a new contract with possible a new contractor next year, and that an extension was their favored option. Pam L asked about performance, which staff reported as excellent. Regarding rates, Frank said Tukwila's rates compare favorably to other cities around us Pam C asked about Bellevue's new contract, which is very complicated but probably has lower rates than Tukwila. Steve's answer was that Tukwila's rates are the best in the whole South Sound. Jim M noted the time to be able to extend the contract expires at the end of March. Pam C asked whether there were any reasons not to extend, and Frank said there weren't any other than denying other providers the right to compete for our business. Dave said as a commercial customer he's had very good support from Rabanco.