Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND D-MAX ENGINEERING, I NC. FOR
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATON
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 Discha rge 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 Services 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 drainag e 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.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Matthew Little, PE Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/ Director of Engineering City Attorney and Capital Projects