Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B20
ACTION: Award a professional services contract to Dibble & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for 
Project No. 3221025 - Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract amount is $223,910. Funds to cover this contract, related costs and 
any future addenda are appropriated in Fiscal Year 2025/26 and future years, contingent upon City 
Council approval of the City’s annual budget, in Capital Improvement Project No. 3221099 (Wastewater 
Collection System Upgrades and Improvements).
RECOMMENDATION:  Award contract
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Tempe Wastewater Collection system includes 
approximately 500 miles of gravity sewer mains and more than 10,000 manholes. 
The Public Works Department - Water Utilities Division’s asset management program involves 
inspections and assessments of at least 60 miles of pipeline and 1,000 manholes each year. Maintaining 
the structural and operational condition of this system is critical to public health. As part of this effort, a 
consultant supplements in-house inspection capabilities and generates an annual summary report that 
prioritizes needed pipeline and manhole rehabilitation projects.
This contract is to provide post design and construction management services during the construction 
of this project.
Scope of Work: 
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Conduct pre-construction conference and facilitate weekly construction progress meetings
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Perform site visits, construction inspections, oversee construction progress and quality 
assurance services
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Coordinate with project stakeholders
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Review submittals, requests for information and project test results
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Review project schedule and updates
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Review pay requests and change orders
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Complete project document close out package and record drawing production
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. 3221025-CON-DIBBLE-WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITAITON-2025 (1).PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  
Jodie Inman, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering, (480) 350-
2972; Craig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director - Water Utilities, (480) 858-2160
Department Director:  Tara Ford, Public Works Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Decima Sever, Administrative Manager