101-2021 - Professional Consulting For Newton Force Main Red River Crossing Replacement

D5.1 The Services required under this Contract shall consist of preliminary engineering required to create and evaluate options for replacement of the dual 350 mm force main crossing the between Fraser’s Grove Park and Newton Avenue / Scotia Street as outlined in Section D5. General Requirements

D5.2 General Requirements

D5.2.1 The Consultant shall record minutes in all meetings in which they attend. Minutes are to be forwarded to the Project Manager within three (3) business days.

D5.2.2 All project meetings to be held at the Water & Waste offices at 1199 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg. If required, meetings can be held virtually.

D5.3 Scope Review Meeting

D5.3.1 The Consultant shall have all key personnel attend a start-up meeting with City stakeholder groups to review the project scope and general expectations.

D5.4 Preliminary Design

D5.4.1 The Consultant shall conduct an assessment of available pipe replacement strategies. A minimum of four (4) different pipe alignments should be considered. A minimum of two (2) different construction methods should be considered. All assumptions shall be documented and provided to the Project Manager in the form of a technical memo at least five (5) business days prior to the Meeting outlined in D5.5. The following shall be investigated for each option;
(a) Material, alignment, approach, geotechnical considerations if applicable;
(b) Constructability; any specialized contractors;
(c) Schedule;
(d) Maintenance & operations;
(e) Sustainability;
(f) Cost consistent with AACE Class 5; include breakdown for engineering costs as well as construction;
(g) Risks & opportunities;
(h) Infrastructure security;
(i) Regulations, permitting requirements and environmental considerations.

D5.5 Preliminary Design Meeting

D5.5.1 Evaluate and rank replacement strategies based on project stakeholder defined evaluation criteria. The consultant shall lead the meeting with all City stakeholders identified by the Project Manager.

D5.5.2 Consultant shall take detailed notes during the meeting and submit them for review within seven (7) business days.

D5.6 Preliminary Geotechnical Report