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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.1. Sanitary Sewer Television Inspection . 5'. 11. J. CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM COr~SENT TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator Bruce Loney, Public Works Director FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent DATE: August 5,2009 SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Television Inspection INTRODUCTION: Public Works has received three quotes for the television inspection of 98,500 linear feet of main line sewer. BACKGROUND: In 2005, City Council approved a formal policy for the inspection and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Part of that policy requires the television inspection of sanitary sewer mains every 10 years. Staff is requesting to televise 70,700 linear feet to meet the 10% requirement of the City's system. Staff is requesting to televise an additional 27,800 linear feet for engineering purposes to review the condition of the main lines for proposed future slip-lining, street over-lays and re-con projects. Television inspection allows staff to identify any defects such as tree root growth, off-set joints, protruding taps, sags, and cracks which could potentially cause a blockage or collapse in the system. Staffhas received three quotes and is requesting council authorization to approve and accept the low quote from Midwest Trenchless Technologies, Inc. for the quoted price of $0.33 per linear foot. The total cost for televising 98,500 linear feet is $32,505.00. The low quote for 2008 televising was $0.38/LF. Vendor Cost per foot Hydro- V ac, Inc. $0.349/LF = $34,376.50 Pipe Services $0.37/LF = $36,445.00 Midwest Trenchless Technologies, Inc. $0.33/LF = $32,505.00 AL TERNA TIVES: 1. Accept the low quote from Midwest Trenchless Technologies, Inc. for $0.33 per linear foot to televise 98,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains. 2. Deny the request and do not accept the low quote. 3. Table for additional information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative No. 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Move to authorize staffto contract with Midwest Trenchless Technologies, Inc. for the television inspection of 98,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer main at a cost of $0.33 per linear foot with funding to be expended from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. Michael Hullander Public Works Superintendent