The 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the Southbridge Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, SEWER-23-002. As part of the project, a feasibility study was prepared by Bolton and Menk that evaluated rehabilitating the city's primary sanitary sewer lift station that serves the east side of the community. Additionally, the feasibility study included evaluating improvements that would reduce clogging and grease build up. As a result, improvements have been further detailed and are proposed as part of the draft 2024-2028 CIP (see attached). These improvements will reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of the lift station. The Southbridge Lift Station Rehabilitation Project is planned for construction in 2024.

City staff needs assistance from a design consultant to complete the design and in-construction services. City staff have worked with Bolton and Menk, Inc., to develop a scope of work and Professional Services Agreement needed to deliver the plans and specifications. Bolton and Menk, Inc., have the experience, technical skill and capacity to provide the needed services and is part of the city's approved consultant pool. The attached Professional Services Agreement  identifies the scope of service and estimated cost to complete the final design and construction services.

The project is included in the approved 2023-2027 and draft 2024-2028 CIP. Bolton and Menk's Professional Services Agreement is based on a not to exceed fee estimate of $57,100 and will be paid for by the Sanitary Sewer Fund.