Description
Title: Actions pertaining to the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for arsenic and manganese monitoring and compliance support for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Waste Discharge Requirements Order (Council District 3): 1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, at no additional cost to the City; 2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Sixth Amendment on behalf of
Summary
The document outlines a series of amendments to a consulting agreement between the City of Fresno and Carollo Engineers, Inc. concerning the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The amendments primarily address the compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) and focus on groundwater monitoring and assessment of arsenic and manganese levels. The amendments expand the scope of work, which includes evaluations of domestic and agricultural wells, development of work plans, and the completion of a Groundwater Compliance Assessment Report due by June 7, 2021. The ongoing services will influence local groundwater quality, affecting residents and agricultural users, emphasizing the importance of effective monitoring and compliance to ensure public health and environmental protection.