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ITEM: |
CONSENT CALENDAR |
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CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH PUEBLO WATER RESOURCES, INC. TO PROVIDE
HYDROGEOLOGIC REVIEW FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PERMITS |
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Meeting
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June 20,
2022 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
Program/ |
WDS
Permitting |
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General Manager |
Line Item
No.: |
2-8-2 |
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Prepared
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Gabriela Bravo |
Cost
Estimate: |
$2,000 |
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General
Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee
Recommendation: The Administrative
Committee reviewed this item on June 13, 2022 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance: This
action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378. |
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SUMMARY: Staff is requesting Board authorization to contract with Pueblo Water Resources, Inc. (Pueblo) for technical assistance for the review and evaluation of Well Source and Pumping Impact Assessments for compliance with District technical procedures related to Water Distribution System (WDS) applications near the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer and the Seaside Groundwater Basin. The assessment goal is to determine whether the proposed Well or other facility: (1) can provide reliable water quality and quantity to meet the proposed uses; and (2) would not adversely affect Sensitive Environmental Receptors, as defined in Rule 11. The contract would be for anamount not-to-exceed$2,000 which is reimbursable from WDS applicants. The is an annual renewal of the contract for services on an as-needed basis.
Exhibit 11-A is the proposed scope of work and cost estimate from Pueblo for FY 2022-2023. The proposed $2,000 total maximum is identical to last year’s budget.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee recommends that the Board consider authorizing the General Manager to renew a professional services contract with Pueblo Water Resources, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $2,000 for FY 2022-2023, which is included in FY 2022-2023 budget. If this item is adopted along with the Consent Calendar, staff will execute a contract with Pueblo.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Pueblo has been retained since June 2006 to assist staff with WDS Permit processing on an as-needed basis. All amounts are maximums; only actual hours of service are billed. Invoiced hours submitted by consultants for review of each application are reimbursed by the applicant before the applicant receives the signed WDS Permit.
Pueblo’s rates are competitive with other consulting firms with experienced, registered hydrogeologists. Pueblo is very knowledgeable about local hydrogeology and MPWMD procedures and is considered to be cost-efficient for this work. Pueblo also has contracts with the District for Aquifer Storage and Recovery tasks in the Seaside Groundwater Basin.
Continued WDS applications are expected due to restrictions on the availability of California American Water supply for new construction and remodels. Consultant assistance is essential to adequately process permit applications in compliance with the State Permit Streamlining Act and to help the Water Resources Division address technical questions relating to the WDS process.
IMPACT TO DISTRICT RESOURCES: Pueblo’s technical work is directed by the Water Demand Division staff. Pueblo’s work product is used as evidence in preparing WDS Permit documents, including the required Findings of Approval.
EXHIBITS
11-A Pueblo Water Resources Scope of Work and Fee Schedule for FY 2022-2023
11-B Draft Contract Amendment
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