On August 31, 2018, the Engineering Department prepared and released a request for proposals (RFP) to rehabilitate Water Tower No. 3.

On September 14, 2018, the Engineering Department received two proposals from consultants for design and construction services to prepare a reconditioning project for Water Tower No. 3.

On September 24, 2018, the City Council awarded a professional services contract to Badger State Inspection for design and construction services for reconditioning Water Tower No. 3.

Water Tower No. 3 is located at 2999 Water Tower Place.  It is a steel hydropillar tower which was constructed in 1995.  The storage capacity of the water tower is 1,500,000 gallons.  The interior and exterior coatings on the tower are original.  The coatings are presently 20 years old and have exceeded their design life.  The water storage compartment of the tower is exhibiting flash rusting and the column has many rust spots.  The Utility and Engineering departments commissioned an inspection of the water tower by a specialty consultant including preparation of a report to identify the current condition and make a recommendation for improvements.  A copy of the report is available in the Engineering department.  Minor structural improvements are recommended to be made to the structure in addition to a complete re-coating of the interior and exterior steel surfaces.

The Consultant has prepared the contract documents, including the Advertisement for Bids.  Staff has reviewed the documents and find them to be acceptable.  

Project Funding

This maintenance project has been planned for through the Capital Improvement Program.  The project is budgeted to be funded through the water utility fund.

Schedule

Advertise for Bids                                    January 24 & 31, 2019

Bid Opening                                             February 14, 2019

Award Construction Contract                   February 25, 2019

Antenna Removal and Relocation            April/May 2019

Construction Start                                    June 3, 2019

Construction Substantial Completion      October 5, 2019

Construction Final Completion                October 31, 2019