ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
15.	CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH TJC AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Meeting Date:			June 17, 2024	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			Dave Stoldt	Program/	1-2-1
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	35-04-786004
Prepared By:			Maureen Hamilton	Cost Estimate:	$45,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Finance and Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 10, 2024, and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: The ASR sites were developed over 25 years. Multiple projects had overlapping design and construction schedules, projects have been implemented by both MPWMD and California American Water, and some projects are no longer required.

During the 2020 Santa Margarita Chemical Building design, MPWMD’s now-retired Electrical Designer said MPWMD would need a new PG&E power drop if additional power consuming infrastructure was installed. MPWMD staff is requesting authorization to contract with a licensed Electrical Engineer to review our electrical system, understand our remaining electrical system capacity, and to provide overall electrical system support.

Staff requested qualifications from 4 firms recommended by other local public water agencies. Of the 3 firms that responded, TJC and Associates (TJC) was ranked the highest. TJC has been in business since 1996, has 3 offices in Northern California, has 6 licensed electrical engineers on staff, is working in the Monterey area, and has impressive experience in water-industry power. The detailed TJC Summary of Qualifications is provided in the June 10, 2024 Finance and Administration Committee meeting packet; a link is provided under Exhibits.

Work will be conducted on a time and materials basis. Staff is requesting funding for approximately 4 weeks of consultant time to perform investigative work. If investigative work takes less time than the budgeted, remaining budget would be available for use over a total contract time of 3 years.

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager or his designee to enter into a contract with TJC and Associates, Inc. to provide electrical engineering support services to MPWMD for an amount not to exceed $45,000.

EXHIBITS

15-A Draft Contract

15-B Item-14-Exh-14-B.pdf (mpwmd.net)

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