Report Prepared by: Amber Minami, Engineering Project Manager
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SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HerSchy Environmental, Inc., in the Amount of $44,555.47 to Conduct Additional Laboratory Analysis of Groundwater Samples for Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Substances During the First Quarter 2023 at the Airport Hazardous Waste Site and Perform an Updated Sensitive Receptor Survey
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with HerSchy Environmental, Inc., to perform groundwater analysis and an updated Sensitive Receptor Survey in support of the Airport Hazardous Waste Site investigation. The amendment is necessary to ensure that the City of Merced remain in compliance with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with HerSchy Environmental, Inc. for additional groundwater sampling, laboratory analysis, and updated Sensitive Receptor Survey and the additional compensation in the amount of $44,555.47, for a total contract amount of $74,527.47; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article II Section 200 - Powers.
Merced Municipal Code, Title 3, Article III, Section 3.04.120 - Written Contract.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The site includes two areas, in close proximity, on the eastern edge of the Merced Airport near West Avenue. One area is a taxiway that was used as an engine warm-up area for crop dusters prior to take off. The soil alongside the taxiway is contaminated wit...
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