HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-177 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-177
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND D-MAX ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM DRY WEATHER MS4 OUTFALL, TRASH, AND AS-
NEEDED 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, it was necessary to retain an outside consultant
and request proposals from qualified engineering and environmental consulting firms; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.110, on August
22, 2025, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects advertised a Request for Proposals
RFP) for consultant services to conduct MS4 Outfall and Trash Monitoring Serv ices for Fiscal
Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28; and
WHEREAS, one consultant submitted a proposal: D-Max Engineering, Inc. (D-Max); and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration of consultant qualifications and experience, staff
determined that D-Max was a qualified firm; and
WHEREAS, D-Max has extensive experience completing MS4 outfall monitoring
programs for various jurisdictions in the San Diego Region, has adequate resources to complete
the work, and is familiar with the City’s drainage system through prior service as the City’s Dry
Weather Monitoring Consultant. D-Max Engineering, Inc. has consistently provided storm water
services in an efficient and timely manner and supported the City in maintaining compliance with
Municipal Permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is for a period covering three (3) Fiscal Years, during
which D-Max will perform MS4 outfall, trash, and as-needed monitoring services on an hourly
rate/unit cost basis for an amount not to exceed $117,232 annually for Fiscal Years 2025-26, 2026-
27, and 2027-28; and
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WHEREAS, provisions of the agreement allow the City, at its sole discretion, to extend
the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year periods, with unit rates for all tasks increasing
by 3.5% annually for each additional year.
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, Trash, and As-Needed Monitoring Services between the City and D-
Max Engineering, Inc., 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 Chula Vista, that it
authorizes the City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer to exercise the optional extensions,
allowing for up to two (2) additional one-year terms in accordance with the terms and conditions
of said agreement.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Matthew Little, P.E. Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/ Director of Engineering City Attorney
and Capital Projects
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 4th day of November 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, 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. 2025-177 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 4th day of November 2025.
Executed this 4th day of November 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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