Report Prepared by: Laura Ivancich, Management Analyst, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of Two Agreements for Professional Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., for the PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) Groundwater Project No. CP250057 in an Amount of $240,000 and a PCE Reporting in an Amount of $38,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving two separate Professional Services Agreements for environmental remediation services and required monitoring reports for the PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) Groundwater Project in an amount of $278,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services (cleanup contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $240,000 for PCE (Tetrachloroethylene) groundwater cleanup; and,
B. Approving the Agreement for Professional Services (reporting contract) with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $38,000 for report drafting; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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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, Section 200 et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $37,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
PCE Groundwater Cleanup - History and Past Actions:
On September 22, 2008, the City Council approved a settlement and cleanup agreement with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (Board) for the City's PCE (tetrachloroethylene) groundwater project. Under the agreement, the City agreed to commit...
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