REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award a Contract to HydroScience Engineers, Inc. in the Amount of $1,116,869 for the Mary-Carson Water Plant Upgrade Project (F25-052)
Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
- Award a Consultant Services Agreement in substantially the same form as Attachment 1 to the report in an amount not to exceed $1,116,869 to HydroScience Engineers, Inc. of San Jose;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract when all necessary conditions have been met; and
- Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $111,687.
Report
BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION
An RFP was posted on DemandStar on August 28, 2024, and distributed to multiple California firms for design and construction support services for the Mary-Carson Water Plant Upgrade Project. A sole proposal was received from HydroScience Engineers, Inc. on September 25, 2024. The proposal was reviewed by an evaluation team consisting of Public Works and Environmental Services staff on demonstrated qualifications, experience, understanding, and project approach. An interview was conducted with HydroScience, which was unanimously selected and recommended for award of the contract. HydroScience demonstrated great depth of experience and knowledge with similar projects. A detailed scope of work is included in Attachment 1 to this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This award is for the design phase and construction support services; therefore, the action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget is available in Project 825251 - Mary-Carson Water Plant Upgrade. A project budget financial summary is included as Attachment 2 to this report.
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