HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-258RESOLUTION NO. 2020-258
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND D-MAX ENGINEERING,
INC. FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM DRY WEATHER MS4 OUTFALL
AND TRASH MONITORING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) adopted
Order No. R9-2013-0001, as amended by Order Nos. R9-2015-0001 and R9-2015-0100 National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Waste Discharge Requirement for
Discharges from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Draining the Watersheds
within the San Diego Region (Municipal Permit); and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Permit requires the City to perform dry weather MS4 outfall
and trash monitoring to identify non-storm water and illicit discharges within its jurisdiction
pursuant to Provision E.2.c, and to prioritize the dry weather MS4 discharges that will be
investigated and eliminated pursuant to Provision E.2.d; and
WHEREAS, due to the expertise and specialized equipment necessary to perform dry
weather MS4 outfall discharge monitoring services, staff considered it necessary to retain an outside
consultant and requested proposals from qualified engineering and environmental consulting firms;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.110, on August
14, 2020, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects advertised a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for consultant services to conduct MS4 Outfall and Trash Monitoring Services for Fiscal
Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, the following three consultants submitted proposals: D-Max Engineering,
Inc. (D-Max), NV5, and Wood; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration of consultant qualifications and experience, and
based on a scoring system developed for this purpose, the Selection Committee, appointed by the
Director of Engineering and Capital Projects determined that D-Max was the most qualified
firm; and
WHEREAS, D-Max has significant experience in conducting municipal dry weather
MS4 outfall monitoring programs; has adequate resources to complete the work; is familiar with
the City’s drainage system from previous years as the City’s MS4 Outfall Monitoring
Consultant; has provided storm water services to the City in an efficient and timely manner, and
has helped the City maintain compliance with Municipal Permit requirements; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is for a period covering two (2) Fiscal Years
whereby D-Max is to perform MS4 outfall and trash monitoring services on an hourly rate/unit
cost basis for an amount not-to-exceed $93,811 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and an amount not-to-
exceed $93,811 in Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and
WHEREAS, if services are adequately performed, the proposed agreement may be
extended at the City’s sole discretion, can exercise an option to extend the agreement for up to
three (3) additional one-year terms and may increase the rates, costs, and amounts specified in
the agreement by 2% for each extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it approves the City of Chula Vista Consultant Services Agreement with D-Max
Engineering, Inc. to Provide MS4 Outfall and Trash Monitoring Services, in the form presented,
with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of
which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor
to execute same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chul a Vista that it
authorizes the City Manager to approve up to three (3) one-year extensions in accordance with
said agreement.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of November 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-258 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of November 2020.
Executed this 17th day of November 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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