Agenda 05/14/2019 Item #11A (Collier Blvd Utility Relocation)05/14/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize budget amendments in the amount of $9,003,200 to fund the I-75 /
Collier Boulevard Utility Relocation Project, Project Number 70229.
OBJECTIVE: To transfer funding from the Wastewater User Fee Capital Project Fund (414) to the
Water User Fee Capital Project Fund (412) to align with critical priorities needed to maintain reliability,
meet demand, and remain in compliance.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) informed the Collier County
Water-Sewer District (CCWSD) of their I-75 & 951 Interchange Improvements project that could
commence design as early as October 2020. The FDOT project utilizes a design -build delivery which
includes constructing additional ramps at the I-75/951 interchange to allow traffic departing Interstate 75
(I-75) to proceed directly south on Collier Boulevard or traffic traveling north on Collier Boulevard to I -
75 to bypass the Davis Boulevard/Collier Boulevard intersection. The FDOT project limits as shown in
Attachment 1 start just north of the northerly I-75 ramps and end at Business Circle South. FDOT's most
recent schedule shows an August 2023 design-build contract award, although the schedule can always be
accelerated depending on state funding.
Within the FDOT project limits, the CCWSD has extensive existing water and wastewater utility lines.
The existing water mains include a 48-inch pipe, a 36-inch pipe and two 20-inch pipes. The existing
wastewater force main is a 12-inch pipe. These large pipes underneath a major FDOT interchange
represent a significant risk to both sets of assets. A worst-case scenario would be a 48-inch water main
break causing a long-term shut down of I-75 and 951.
In November 2017 two repairs were completed to the 48-inch Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP)
water main; one at the Collier Boulevard/City Gate Drive intersection and the other on the Collier
Boulevard median (just south of the Interstate 75 overpass). PCCP pipe is a proprietary material that can
only be installed and repaired by Thompson Pipe Group. Repairs are costly ($418,336 for the two repairs
mentioned above) and subject to the availability of Thompson Pipe Group. The existing 48 -inch PCCP
pipe is: located in a high-risk area, prone to failure, expensive to repair and is 31 years old. For these
reasons, this water main is being abandoned and relocated outside of the FDOT project area proactively
before the start of the FDOT Interchange Improvement project. For similar reasons, the other thre e water
mains are also being abandoned and relocated outside of the FDOT project area (see Attachment 2 for the
Project Map). The wastewater force main will be replaced by a new force main under a separate project;
however, it will remain in place, inactive, for emergency uses only. The condition of these assets is
defined as “Red: Level 3 - Risked Compliance,” as reported to the Board at the October 1, 2013, Asset
Assessment and Management Workshop.
The proposed scope of work for Project 70229, “I-75 / Collier Blvd Utility Relocation Project” includes
constructing a large transmission water main in the existing Florida Power and Light (FPL) easement
from the South County Regional Water Treatment Plant (SCRWTP) to the south end of the Forest Glen
Golf and Country Club. The FPL easement is located just east of Collier Boulevard. The new
transmission water main will need to be installed and placed into service prior to the start of the FDOT
Interchange Improvement project.
The project also includes the installation of a new water main on White Lake Boulevard which will
connect to the large transmission water main in the FPL easement; the replacement of the SCRWTP
reverse osmosis raw water line located within the FPL easement and within the Forest Gle n Golf and
Country Club; and a new 20-inch water main from Davis Boulevard to Business Circle South. After the
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completion of this project, a new 20-inch water main starting from Davis Boulevard and traveling south
down Collier Boulevard will remain in the Collier Boulevard right of way to provide potable water to the
existing developments along Collier Boulevard. All utility relocations will be performed in advance of
the FDOT interchange project to minimize conflict. The preliminary cost estimate to complete the utility
relocation improvements is estimated between fifteen to seventeen million dollars. For comparison, the
total Capital Improvement Program budget adopted for Water User Fee Fund (412) in Fiscal Year 2019
was $16,940,400; hence the need for supplemental funding.
After the completion of this new transmission water main, the existing 48-inch PCCP water main,
existing 36-inch water main (Davis Boulevard to south side of Forest Glen subdivision), existing 20 -inch
water main (just north of I-75 to Davis Boulevard) and the existing 20-inch water main (Davis Boulevard
to Business Circle South) will be abandoned. The abandonment/removal of the existing water mains will
be completed as part of the FDOT Interchange Improvement Design-Build project. The CCWSD will
enter into a Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with
FDOT to have their design-build contractor complete the water main abandonment/removal.
Funding for this project is identified below. No encumbrance will result directly from the approval of this
item. Request for Professional Services (RPS) No. 19-7540 “Design Build I-75 and Collier Boulevard
Utility Relocation Project” is an active solicitation that will be funded by this budget amendment ($9 M),
FEMA reimbursement ($4M) and FY20 funding as needed depending on actual cost.
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget amendments to change the FY19 budgeted transfers between the Water-
Sewer Operating Fund (408) and the Water and Wastewater User Fee Capital Funds (412 and 414) are
required to fund the unanticipated water main relocation Project Number 70229. The budgeted FY19
transfer to the Wastewater User Fee Capital Fund (414) will be reduced by $9,003,200 with a
corresponding reduction in Fund (414) reserves. The budgeted FY19 transfer to the Water User Fee
Capital Fund (412) will be increased by $9,003,200 with a corresponding increase in Fund (412) Project
Number 70229.
Staff analyzed current and future needs to ensure that the budget amendments will not ne gatively affect
current and future financial commitments.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan
standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the necessary budget amendments to transfer $9,003,200 from
the Wastewater User Fee Capital Project Fund (414) to the Water User Fee Capital Project Fund (412) to
align with critical priorities needed to maintain reliability, meet demand and remain in compliance.
Prepared By: Benjamin N. Bullert, P.E., Principal Project Manager, Engineering and Project
Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment No. 1 - I-75 & Collier Blvd Interchange Improvements (PDF)
2. Attachment No. 2 - I-75 & Collier Blvd - Project Map (PDF)
3. I75-951 Presentation (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.A
Doc ID: 8611
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize budget amendments in the amount of $9,003,200
to fund the I-75 / Collier Boulevard Utility Relocation Project, Project Number 70229. (Tom Chmelik,
Engineering and Project Management Division Director, Public Utilities Department)
Meeting Date: 05/14/2019
Prepared by:
Title: – Public Utilities Planning and Project Management
Name: Benjamin Bullert
04/10/2019 4:09 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Public Utilities Eng – Public Utilities Planning and Project Management
Name: Tom Chmelik
04/10/2019 4:09 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Utilities Operations Support Joseph Bellone Additional Reviewer Completed 04/11/2019 7:58 AM
Public Utilities Operations Support Tara Castillo Additional Reviewer Completed 04/11/2019 8:32 AM
Wastewater Beth Johnssen Additional Reviewer Completed 04/12/2019 1:38 PM
Public Utilities Planning and Project Management Tom Chmelik Additional Reviewer Completed 04/12/2019 4:15 PM
Water Steve Messner Additional Reviewer Completed 04/14/2019 10:40 AM
Public Utilities Operations Support Tom Chmelik Additional Reviewer Skipped 04/17/2019 3:59 PM
Public Utilities Department Sarah Hamilton Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 04/22/2019 9:56 AM
Public Utilities Department George Yilmaz Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 04/22/2019 12:59 PM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 04/23/2019 8:58 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/23/2019 10:57 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/24/2019 11:30 AM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 05/02/2019 3:54 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/06/2019 9:17 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/06/2019 11:17 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/14/2019 9:00 AM
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Budget Amendments for the
I-75 / Collier Boulevard
Utility Relocation Project
Public Utilities Department
May 14, 2019
Collier County | Florida
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Objective
u To transfer funding from the
Wastewater User Fee Capital Project
Fund (414) to the Water User Fee
Capital Project Fund (412) to align
with critical priorities needed to
maintain reliability, meet demand,
and remain in compliance.
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FDOT
Study
Area
Public Utilities Department
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FDOT
Preferred
Alternative
Public Utilities Department
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Utility Relocations
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Davis Blvd.
South Water Plant
Collier
Blvd.
I -75
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Considerations
u FDOT informed the County of their I-75 & 951 Interchange
Improvements project that will be commencing design as
early as October 2020.
u Within the FDOT project limits, the CCWSD has extensive
existing water utility lines.
u Project includes constructing a large water main in the
existing Florida Power and Light (FPL) easement from the
South County Regional Water Treatment Plant (SCRWTP) to
the south end of the Forest Glen Golf and Country Club.
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Considerations
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u After the new water mains are complete, the existing water
mains in the Collier Boulevard right of way will be
abandoned.
u The abandonment/removal of the existing water mains will
be completed as part of the FDOT Interchange
Improvement Design-Build project.
u The CCWSD will enter into a Utility Work by Highway
Contractor Agreement and MOU with FDOT to have their
design-build contractor complete the water main
abandonment/removal.
Public Utilities Department
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Fiscal Impact
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u RPS No. 19-7540 “Design Build I-75 and Collier
Boulevard Utility Relocation Project” is an active
solicitation that will be funded by:
–this budget amendment ($9M),
–FEMA reimbursement ($4M) to repay the loan to the
Irma debris mission from the Water User Fee Capital
Fund (412) approved in today’s regular agenda,
–FY20 funding as needed, depending on actual cost.
Public Utilities Department
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Combined Schedule
Description FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 –Q4 Q1 –Q4
CCWSD Permitting
CCWSD Design/Build Solicitation
CCWSD Design Phase
CCWSD Construction Phase
FDOT Design-Build (Current Sched)>>>
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Results
u CCWSD’s transmission water mains will be
relocated prior to FDOT’s Interchange
Improvements.
u Improvements will increase system reliability by
eliminating failure-prone PCCP pipe.
u Water quality will be improved through right-
sizing of replacement pipes.
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Recommendation
u To authorize the necessary budget
amendments to transfer $9,003,200
from the Wastewater User Fee Capital
Project Fund (414) to the Water User
Fee Capital Project Fund (412) to align
with critical priorities needed to
maintain reliability, meet demand and
remain in compliance.
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