REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Kyle Groundwater, Inc. for Well Condition Assessment and Engineering Services During Rehabilitation
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Water and Sewer Utilities Department (Department) is responsible for providing dependable supply of safe, potable water for the residents and businesses in Santa Clara. Today, the City's water supply comes from 20 active groundwater wells and water purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).
Due to the current drought, wholesale water supplies from the Valley Water and SFPUC have been significantly reduced as water has become scarce throughout the region. In addition, the City has lost a number of wells from decommissioning of aging wells. To offset the shortfall, the Department is considering rehabilitating six of the 10 inactive wells.
The six inactive wells identified for potential reactivation are Well 5-02, 16-02, 21, 26, 32, and 34. To reactivate these wells, the Department requires the services of a consultant to perform well assessments, provide technical recommendations, develop technical specifications for rehabilitation, assist staff with bid advertisement, contractor selection, and provide engineering support services during rehabilitation.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.330 and State laws governing procurement of architectural and engineering services, the City followed a qualifications-based selection process whereby proposers are evaluated and the most qualified is selected, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation.
On March 3, 2022, the City published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for well condition assessment and engineering services during rehabilitation. Three proposals were received from the following firms:
* Bonkowski & Associates
* KYLE Groundwater, ...
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