To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving an Agreement for Engineering Services with Westwood Professional Services, of Fort Worth, Texas; for the purpose of providing design of the 2026 Annual Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project for the Public Works Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Approve an Agreement for Engineering Services with Westwood Professional Services, of Fort Worth, Texas for the purpose of providing design of the 2026 Annual Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project for the Public Works Department, in the amount of $127,905.00.
Background:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulate and provide guidelines for the installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems. Public Works has a preventative maintenance program to minimize overflows and replace high maintenance sewer mains. The City’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) contains an annual project to replace these sewer mains. Each year, existing sewer lines are identified for inclusion in a project based on their maintenance history. Replacement methods are varied depending upon existing conditions and the selected consultant will determine the most cost-effective solution for each location.
In June of 2025 city staff received statements of qualifications from interested engineering firms for various infrastructure improvements in response to the city’s general Request for Qualifications (RFQ). After extensive review of each RFQ, city staff determined that Westwood Professional Services was the most qualified for this project. Staff then negotiated a proposal for design and construction services.
The location to be designed will build on the work recently completed near the Municipal Service Center and is shown on the attached map. The existing Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCT) will be replaced with a more durable material.
Financial Impact:
Funding is available in the Water/Wastewater Capital Improvements Project Fund with funding provided by the Water & Wastewater Utility Fund.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Not applicable
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed this item.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented