ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
19.	CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE LABORATORY SUPPORT FOR WATERMASTER WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Meeting Date:		June 14, 2021	Budgeted:	Yes
From:		David J. Stoldt	Program/	Water Supply Projects
		General Manager	Line Item:	N/A
Prepared By:		Jonathan Lear	Cost Estimate:	$10,000
General Counsel Review:  N/A
Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 14, 2021 and recommended _______________.
CEQA Compliance:   This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378.

SUMMARY:  Staff proposes to use Monterey Bay Analytical Services (MBAS) to complete water quality analysis in support of the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster.   The District currently has a business relationship with MBAS and is billed on a net 30 following completion of laboratory analysis.

RECOMMENDATION:  The Administrative Committee should recommend that the Board authorize the General Manager to spend up to $10,000 to complete laboratory analysis related to the Watermaster in FY 2021-2022. 

BACKGROUND:  The District has provided water quality monitoring and data management support to the Seaside Watermaster to meet the requirements outlined in the Seaside Groundwater Basin Monitoring and Management Plan.  The Plan is a requirement outlined in the 2007 Adjudication Decision.  The Monitoring and Management plan was adopted by the Monterey County Superior Court in 2008 and outlines a series of monitor and production wells to be sampled each water year.  In the past the District has a contracted with the Watermaster to carry out this work on their behalf.   Should the Watermaster choose to contract with the District again, District staff will use MBAS to complete the laboratory analysis for the sampling required in the Plan.

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