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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Engineering Contract for Water Utility Operations
Record date · September 12, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The City Council is considering a contract with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. to manage water field operations and the city's . The approval is contingent upon the finalization of the 2024 fiscal year budget.
This contract authorizes an outside firm to oversee water infrastructure maintenance, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance for the city's water system, pending the availability of funds in the 2024 budget.
Who It Affects
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Jacobs Engineering, Inc.
The firm stands to be awarded a contract for professional services if the task order is approved.
Water Utility Customers
Residents receive water services managed by the department that is outsourcing these specific operational and planning tasks.
Key Facts
- The City Council is reviewing Task Order No. 2024-34 for approval.
- The contract is with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. (Jacobs).
- The scope of work includes project and asset management for water field operations.
- The scope of work includes contractor coordination and documentation.
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- The scope of work includes data management and quality control.
- The scope of work includes strategic planning for the Cross-Connection Control Program.
- Approval of this contract is contingent upon the approval of the FY 2024 budget.
- The document was introduced on August 10, 2023.
- The document is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status.
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Outsourcing of Utility Management
The city is moving toward using an external engineering firm for core operational tasks like data management and strategic planning for water field operations.
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