Title
Consulting Services with Operations and Analysis at Tres Rios Wetlands - Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-43301)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Wass Consulting, LLC, to provide engineering and biogeochemistry services at Tres Rios Wetlands for the Water Services Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The consultant will evaluate and provide recommendations on the operational characteristics of the Tres Rios Wetlands facilities. Efforts will include examination of water quality treatment, review research solicitation for relevance to the Tres Rios Wetlands, assistance in refinement of the hydraulic control strategies of the wetland basin in regards to mass balance and water consumption rates, and assistance with habitat development, preservation, internal programs, engineering and the chemical aspects of the Tres Rios Wetlands.
Procurement Information
Request for Proposal 84-16-042-RFP-8426 was conducted in accordance with Administration Regulation 3.10. There were two offers received by Water Services Internal Business Support on Aug. 26, 2016. The proposals were scored by a three-member evaluation committee based on the following criteria: Qualifications of the Firm, Years of Experience, Certification/Education, References and Payment Schedule. The proposers and their scores are as follows:
Wass Consulting, LLC: 230
Allan Plummer Associates, Inc.: 205
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term shall begin on or about March 15, 2017, and end on March 14, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $250,000 (including applicable taxes). Funds are available in the Water Services Department budget.
Location
Tres Rios Wetlands is located at 5615 S. 91st Ave.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.