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CONSENT
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AUTHORIZE
EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY WATERWISE INC., TO
CONDUCT WATER AUDITS OF SCHOOLS
SUPPLIED BY CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER |
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Meeting
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June 20, 2011 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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Program/ |
Conservation Programs |
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General
Manager |
Line Item No.: |
4-2-2-J |
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Prepared
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Stephanie
Pintar |
Cost Estimate: |
$90,000 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The
Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 13, 2011 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA
Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: Staff is seeking Board authorization to contract
with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000 to conduct
indoor and outdoor water audits at schools supplied water by California
American Water (CAW). During 2010, MPWMD
contracted with WaterWise Consulting to conduct similar audits for schools
supplied by non-CAW water distribution systems.
MPWMD also had a previous contract with WaterWise Consulting to conduct
Landscape Water Audits and prepare Landscape Water Budgets for properties in
the CAW service area. The work contemplated
for this contract is similar to that undertaken in the previous contracts.
Funding for this
contract is available until December 31, 2011, and is reimburseable through
California American Water through the Conservation Budget approved by the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in 2009. This funding is not subject to the District’s
spending freeze. The CPUC-approved budget
includes $225,000 for school retrofits.
Conducting audits of the school facilities is the first step in the
school retrofit process, as the audit identifies indoor and outdoor retrofits
and potential water savings. Upon
completion of the audits, the School District is provided with a comprehensive
report that includes recommendations and payback and savings estimates. MPWMD is anticipating approval of an
additional $200,000 by the CPUC in January 2012. Having the audits completed before January
2012 would allow immediate implementation of water saving measures when funding
becomes available.
WaterWise has
extensive experience performing Non-Residential water audits on large
institutional sites. The water audits
contemplated for this contract will be completed at a cost of approximately $5,000
each (depending on size of the property).
There are roughly eighteen school Sites that would be eligible for
audits if this contract is authorized.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee should recommend the Board authorize the General Manager to contract for professional services with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. to conduct water audits and prepare retrofit recommendations for schools located within the California American Water service area in a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this project were approved in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget and are proposed in the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget.
EXHIBITS
None
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