ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
6.	Consider Contract for Pure water monterey PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES with Thomas Brand Consulting for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Meeting Date:			July 18, 2016	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Pure Water Monterey
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	35-03-786010
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$100,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on July 11, 2016 and recommended approval on a vote of 2-1.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY:  Attached as Exhibit 6-A is a proposed Scope of Work for Public Outreach & Communication Services submitted by Thomas Brand Consulting (TBC). The contract is for work related to Pure Water Monterey (groundwater replenishment project) outreach and communications.

TBC has proposed a six-month budget of $100,000, after which the costs would be covered by proceeds from the State Revolving Fund loan. Details of the project budget are found in the Scope of Work. Funding for contractor assistance with project management, public outreach and communication services was included in the District’s recently adopted Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget.

RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee should recommend the Board approve a contract with TBC for project management, outreach and communication services for the current fiscal year.

EXHIBIT

6-A Proposed Scope of Work

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