REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Sarah Whitecotton, Management Analyst
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Approve Amendment No. 3 to the City's Professional Services Contract for On-Call Water and Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. to extend the contract term for an additional two years
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Statement of Issue:
The City previously entered into an On-Call Engineering Services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide third-party technical support related to the Ascon Landfill site. Staff is requesting City Council approval of a contract amendment to extend the contract term for two additional years in order to continue providing these services to the community and to City staff.
Financial Impact:
No additional compensation is being sought for this contract term extension. Sufficient funds are available in the City's operating budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Contract for On-Call Water and Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve amendment, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Residents have expressed a need for more information regarding the ongoing cleanup efforts at the closed Ascon Landfill site at the corner of Magnolia and Hamilton. Though the clean-up effort is led by Ascon, the City - in an effort to help local residents understand the environmental clean-up process being conducted by Ascon at the landfill site, previously hired HDR Engineering, Inc. to act as an independent, third-party technical advisor to the community and staff. In addition to providing regular reports to City staff regarding on-going work, HDR Engineering, Inc. also performs site visits, attends meetings with stakeholders and the Department of Toxic Substance Control, and responds to resident's quest...
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