ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreement TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: March 10, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-046 with BSK Associates Inc (to extend the term by one year and to increase compensation by $80,064; revised not to exceed $218,000) to provide laboratory services for the Wastewater Division.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of amendment.
BACKGROUND:
The Wastewater Division requires laboratory services and certifications to support operations at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2, Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 , the Pretreatment Program, Groundwater Monitoring activities, and other Wastewater Division related projects.
On March 26, 2025, the City entered into Agreement No. 2025 -046 with BSK Associates Inc. to provide laboratory services for the Wastewater Division. Since execution of the agreement, BSK Associates Inc. has played a critical role in supporting monitoring e fforts and providing certified analytical reporting across local and state programs.
Due to the continued need for reliable laboratory services and certifications, staff recommends exercising the one-year renewal option under the agreement and increasing compensation by $80,064, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $218,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are budgeted in the Sewer Enterprise Fund for this amendment, therefore, there is no impact to the City General Fund associated with this amendment.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Amendment No. 1
2. Exhibit B