Agency Name: City of LosAngeles

Project City: Los Angeles

Key Dates: 2017-2021 (Phase I) / 2021 – 2023 (Phase II) 

Project Description:

The City, DPW, LASAN will use the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contracting method to deliver the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant (HWRP) Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) – Phase 1 project (Project), and is utilizing a two-step procurement process for selecting the entity that will serve as the Contractor for the Project. The Contractor’s scope of work for the Project will be performed in three distinct phases under a single Contract as follows:

1. Engineering Phase services performed under the Contract include: (a) design development; (b) pre-construction services; (c) Site Preparation Work and site investigations; and (d) preparing, submitting and negotiating a commercial proposal for Construction Phase services and Performance Validation Phase services, including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Construction Phase services and Performance Validation Phase services. Engineering Phase services may also include procurement and/or development of shop-drawings for long lead equipment. Without limiting the requirements of the Contract, as condition precedent to the commencement of the Construction Phase, the City and Contractor must have entered into an amendment to the Contract for Construction Phase services and Performance Validation Phase services.
2. Construction Phase services performed under the Contract include: (a) completing the entirety of the Project’s design and construction; (b) performing post-construction tasks, such as commissioning and initial performance testing to achieve Partial Final; and (c) performing warranty and other work required to achieve Partial Final Acceptance.
3. Performance Validation Phase services performed under the Contract includes further testing and operations of the Project’s facilities to demonstrate that the facility meets Contract requirements, in compliance with a performance guarantee. Performance Validation Phase services will consist of full and complete operation of the facility during the agreed upon Performance Validation Phase 2-year period. The Performance Validation Phase will conclude with Final Acceptance of the Project by the City.

Service Provided – Roles and Responsibilities on the Project:

O2EPCM, Inc., is providing Project Controls (Scheduling), COVID-19 Health and Safety Training and Quality Control Management Services.

Project Challenges:

O2EPCM updates the project schedule during the design development and pre-construction phase of the project. O2EPCM is ensuring that the project meets the schedule and is delivered on time and within budget. O2EPCM is ensuring that the project meets the schedule and the project is delivered on time.