REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 22, 2018
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
BY: MATTHEW BULLIS, Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $499,871 and a contingency of $25,000 for preparation of a Biosolids Master Plan for the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for an amount of $499,871 and a contingency of $25,000 for the preparation of a Biosolids Master Plan; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is seeking to approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Fresno, California to prepare a Biosolids Master Plan (Plan) for the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF). The RWRF is currently operating on a Plan that is 27 years old. The updated Plan will be based on current Federal, State and industry Bio-solids re-use, disposal practices and best operating procedures. Staff have completed the consultant services selection process in accordance with City policies and selected Carollo Engineers, Inc., to update the Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Federal Government provides for the regulation of municipal sewage sludge (Biosolids) and vest authority in the State of California to impose regulations upon waste dischargers. Various agencies are involved in the regulation of wastewater treatment including the State Water Resources Control Board, Water Quality Control Board, Department of H...
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