Regional Solid Waste System
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Parkway Transfer Station Conversion to Top Load; Project No. 401-0447-16; Outsourced Inspection Services Agreement, and Authorize Internal Inspection Services
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Outsourced Inspection Services to Foster CM Group, Inc. in the amount of $868,400 and Internal Inspection Services in the amount of $18,000.
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PURPOSE
This project will improve the efficiency of the Parkway Transfer Station by reconfiguring the operational flow to utilize a top-load method, moving waste directly from the tipping floor into the transfer truck trailer as it waits in a lower-level tunnel.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to execute inspection services as follows:
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Consultant: |
Foster CM Group, Inc. |
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Outsourced and Internal Inspection Services |
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Project: |
No. 401-0447-16, Parkway Transfer Station Conversion to Top Load |
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Outsourced Inspection Services: $868,400 Internal Inspection Services: $18,000 |
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Committee: |
This was an item on the September 25, 2024, Solid Waste Committee meeting agenda |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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Strategic Objective: |
1.4 - Provide Reliable and Resilient Systems |
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☐ Regulatory Compliance |
☒ Asset Condition |
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☒ Capacity |
☐ Redundancy/Resiliency |
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☐ Relocation or External Requests |
☒ Operational Efficiency |
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☐ Safety |
☐ Administrative |
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☐ Policy |
☐ Other _____________ |
BACKGROUND
PROJECT PURPOSE
• Parkway Transfer Station (Parkway) currently utilizes compactor technology, which loads and compresses solid waste through the rear of the transfer trailer by means of a hydraulic ram compactor. A loading configuration that incorporates top load technology, in which the trailer is stationed in a tunnel under an opening in the tipping floor and loaded by pushing waste into the opening, is faster and more cost-efficient.
• Both the Custer Road and Lookout Drive transfer stations currently utilize top load technology. Once Parkway is complete, all transfer stations in the NTMWD Regional Solid Waste System will be top load facilities.
• In November 2016, the Board of Directors approved Administrative Memorandum No. 4777 authorizing an engineering services agreement for the permitting phase of this effort.
• In April 2022, the Board of Directors approved Consent Agenda Item No. 22-04-05 authorizing an engineering services agreement for the final design phase of this effort.
• In December 2024, the Board of Directors approved Administrative Memorandum No. 24-6094 authorizing a construction contract with Anchor Construction, LLC.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
• Demolition of existing scale house, scale, push pits, and compactor equipment at the transfer station.
• Construction of a new scale house and scale at the entrance to the facility.
• Construction of a loading tunnel with a multi-axle scale for more efficient top-load operations.
• Demolition and replacement of the tipping floor concrete.
• Expansion of paved areas to facilitate increased member city civilian and solid waste traffic to the facility.
OUTSOURCED INSPECTION SERVICES
• Act as the on-site Owner’s Representative, performing daily construction observations, quality assurance (QA) inspections, and ensuring contractor adherence to plans and specifications.
• Attend and facilitate project meetings, maintain communication with all stakeholders, and coordinate activities, including testing, connections, and facility interruptions.
• Document and review project records, such as daily reports, requests for information (RFIs), change orders, submittals, and as-built drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in substantial and final completion inspections, prepare and verify punch lists, and assist with equipment training, startup, and project closeout.
• Review contractor schedules, pay estimates, and project changes, providing feedback and ensuring proper documentation and testing coordination.
The initial term of these services is eighteen months. At that point the services and ongoing needs of the District will be reassessed for possible extension.
INTERNAL INSPECTION SERVICES
NTMWD will provide one Senior Inspector to supervise external inspection services. The cost to NTMWD related to this internal inspection coverage is estimated at $18,000.
FUNDING
The Regional Solid Waste System Capital Improvement Fund will provide funding of $868,400 to Foster CM Group, Inc. and $18,000 for NTMWD Internal Inspection Services.