Report Prepared by: Leah Brown, Water Conservation Coordinator, Public Works - Water
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SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement Through December 31, 2021, with AARC Consultants, LLC, to Conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment and Prepare an Emergency Response Plan for Merced's Drinking Water System in an Amount not to Exceed $109,775.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a professional services agreement with AARC Consultants, LLC, for a Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan in compliance with Section 2013 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a professional services agreement with AARC Consultants, LLC, in the amount of $109,775, to conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment and prepare an Emergency Response Plan; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the agreement, as recommended by staff; or
2. Deny; or
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq. and Section 3.04.120 of the Merced Municipal Code.
Services with an estimated value greater than $32,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
42 United States Code 300i-2, Community water system risk and resilience.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2019-2020 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced Public Works Department, Water Division, is seeking a consultant to provide engineering services to conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and prepare an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in compliance with Section 2013 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA). The purpose of AWIA is to review existing infrastructure systems and operational practices and then recommend actions to minimize impacts on public health,...
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