1 Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
July 08, 2025, 6:30 PM
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2 City Council Regular Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
www.folsom.ca.us
Tuesday, July 08, 2025 6:30 PM
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Mike Kozlowski, Councilmember Barbara Leary, Councilmember Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers: Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Aquino The City Council has adopted a policy that no new item will begin after 10:30 p.m. Therefore, if you are here for an item that has not been heard by 10:30 p.m., you may leave, as the item wi ll be continued to a future Council meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA UPDATE
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the Folsom City Council's subject matter jurisdiction. Public comments are generally limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 20-26, 2025 As "National Zookeeper Week" in the City of Folsom
2. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 2025 as "Parks Make Life Better" Month
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3 Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.
Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
3. Approval of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Appointment of Environmental and Water Resources Utility Manager Fred Mayo as a City of Folsom Alternate Representative to the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) Governing Board
5. City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) - Ordinance No. 1352- An Uncodified Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Following Fiscal Years Solely Within and Relating to the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (Second Reading and Adoption)
6. Resolution No. 11414 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for $137,828 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Professional Services for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
7. Resolution No. 11417 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement with the County of Sacramento for $177,646.98 to Provide Emergency Hazardous Materials Response Team Services from the General Fund (Fund 010)
8. Resolution N. 11418 - A Resolution of the City Council Approving Submittal of Response to the Findings and Recommendations of the Sacramento County Grand Jury Regarding Elder Financial Crimes
9. Resolution No. 11419 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 11377 – A Resolution Adopting a List of Projects For Fiscal Year 2025-26 to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act to Include Additional Project Details
10. Resolution No. 11420 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 23-017) with Water Works Engineers, LLC for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for $125,172 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530), for the Basin 4 Phase 2 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (WW2302) and the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 4 (WA2403)
11. Resolution No. 11421 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design Consulting Services for $242,580 from the Light Rail Impact Fee Fund (Fund 451) for the Traffic Signal Timing and Logic Statements for Light Rail Preemption Project, Project No. 8084, and Appropriation of Funds
12. Resolution No. 11422 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Works Engineers, LLC for Pre-Design Services for $161,160 from the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530) for the Oak Avenue Lift Station and Force Main Project (WW2601)
13. Resolution No. 11426 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Change Order No. 1 with Consolidated Engineering, Inc. (Contract 174-21 25-010) for the Pavement Repair and Resurfacing Project FY 24-25, Project No. 8017, in the amount of $588,232 from the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 235)
14. Resolution No. 11429- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Train Concession Agreement Between the City of Folsom and Truson V. Buegel and Stephanie Bea Roy to Extend the Agreement for an Additional Five Years
4 15. Mangini Ranch Trails Project
a. Resolution No. 11430– A Resolution Denying the Bid Protest from Dutch Contracting Inc
b. Resolution No. 11432 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Consolidated Engineering Inc. for the Mangini Ranch Trails Project, to be Funded by Fund 472 – Folsom Plan Area Capital Fund, Including: (1) a Construction Agreement with Consolidated Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $2,774,608; (2) a 10% Construction Contingency in the Amount of $277,461; and (3) Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $289,035 to Cover Additional Costs not Allocated
c. Resolution No. 11433 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the Amount of $29,640 for Construction Engineering Support Services, to be Funded by Fund 472 – Folsom Plan Area Capital Fund
d. Resolution No. 11434 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pinnacle Project Management in the Amount of $99,000 for Construction Management Services, to be Funded by Fund 472 – Folsom Plan Area Capital Fund
PUBLIC HEARING:
16. Resolution No. 11425 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent Utilities Charges and Requesting Sacramento County to Collect Such Charges on the Tax Roll
17. Resolution No. 11431 - A Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagrams and Assessments, and Ordering the Continued Levying of Assessments for Maintenance and Servicing of Improvements Within the City of Folsom Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for American River Canyon North, American River Canyon North No. 2, American River Canyon North No. 3, Blue Ravine Oaks, Blue Ravine Oaks No. 2, Briggs Ranch, Broadstone, Broadstone No. 4, Broadstone Unit No. 3, Cobble Ridge, Cobble Hills Ridge II/Reflections II, Folsom Heights, Folsom Heights No. 2, Hannaford Cross, Lake Natoma Shores, Los Cerros, Natoma Station, Natoma Valley, Prairie Oaks Ranch, Prairie Oaks Ranch No. 2, Prospect Ridge, Sierra Estates, Silverbrook, Steeplechase, The Residences at American River Canyon, The Residences at American River Canyon II, Willow Creek Estates East, Willow Creek Estates East No. 2, Willow Creek Estates South, and Willow Springs OLD BUSINESS:
18. Resolution No. 11387 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 8792 with the Adoption of an Updated Community Facility Rental Fee Schedule with the Implementation of a Rental Fee Schedule on October 1, 2025, and Authorizing Staff to Increase Fees up to a Maximum of 10% Annually Until Equal to the Comparable Rates in the Region and as the Market Allows (Continued from May 27, 2025)
NEW BUSINESS:
19. Resolution No. 11416 – A Resolution Approving the Updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
20. Resolution No. 11423 - A Resolution Approving the Submittal of the Folsom Boulevard Pavement Resurfacing Project for SB-1 Local Partnership Program (LPP) Funding Allocation from the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
21. Resolution No. 11427 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving the Affordable Housing Loan Program Guidelines to Establish a Clear Framework for Providing
5 Financial Assistance to Affordable Housing Projects, Funded by Folsom Housing Fund (Fund 238) and Housing Trust Fund (Fund 221)
22. Resolution No. 11428 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Folsom Historic District Association for Operation and Management of Public Spaces in the Folsom Historic District
23. Resolution No. 11435 – A Resolution Approving Deferral of Hiring Ten (10) Firefighters Due to Over $3 Million Dollars in Projected FY 2025/2026 Operational Deficit
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
** NEW RECESS SCHEDULE**
The City Council will be in recess for the second half of July.
The next regular meeting will be held on August 12.
NOTICE: Members of the p ublic are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address Council on an issue, which is on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker request card, and deliver it to a staff member at the table on the left side of the Council Chambers prior to discussion of the item. When your name is called, stand to be recognized by the Mayor and then proceed to the podium. If you wish to address the City Council on any other item of interest to the public, when the Mayor asks if there is any “Business from the Floor,” follow the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.
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6 Clerk’s Office at (916) 461-6035, (916) 355-7328 (fax) or [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang reported no changes to the agenda.
Mayor Aquino noted that Scheduled Presentations would be taken next, out of order.
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Resolution of Commendation Honoring Police Chief Rick Hillman for his Outstanding Service to the City of Folsom
Mayor Aquino presented the Resolution of Commendation.
2. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming July 3-5, 2025 as Western Rodeo Days in the City of Folsom
Mayor Aquino presented the Proclamation
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BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
Sherrie Richter
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Approval of June 10, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Resolution No. 11404 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 8 to the Memorandum of Agreement (Contract No. 174-21 18-087) Regarding Sharing of Costs for Legislative Advocacy Services Between San Juan Water District and the City of Folsom for a Three-Year Period for $115,290 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520)
5. pulled for discussion
6. Resolution No. 11413 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for $136,029.20 for Construction Inspection and Materials Testing for the Pavement Repair and Resurfacing Project FY 2024-25 from the Measure A Fund (Fund 276)
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski, to approve the Consent Calendar items 3, 4, and 6. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
5. Resolution No. 11406 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Mesa Energy Services Inc. for $372,516 from the General Fund (Fund 010) for the Folsom Community Center and Rotary Clubhouse Commercial Kitchen Equipment Replacement Recreation and Community Services Manager Tom Hellmann made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Specifically, he noted the modified contract price from Mesa Energy Services of $339,739 with a 5% contingency amount of $16,987, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $356,726. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional information and clarification.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11406, with amendment to reflect the modified contract price from Mesa Energy Services of $339,739 with a 5% contingency amount of $16,987, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $356,726. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
7. City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) i. Resolution No. 11408 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Forming a Community Facilities District and Levying Special Taxes Therein ii. Resolution No. 11409 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Deeming it Necessary to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in and for City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2)
iii. Resolution No. 11410 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2)
iv. Resolution No. 11411 – Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Declaring Election Results in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1(Russell Ranch 2)
v. Ordinance No. 1352 – An Uncodified Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Following Fiscal Years Solely Within and Relating to the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (Introduction and First Reading)
Finance Director Stacey Tamagni made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Aquino opened the public hearing. Receiving no speakers, the public hearing was closed. City Clerk Christa Freemantle confirmed that a majority protest to the proposed district formation did not exist.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to approve Resolution No. 11408. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski, to approve Resolution No. 11409. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough, to approve Resolution No. 11410. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Christa Freemantle announced the results of the ballot tally, confirming that 13 votes were cast in support of the measure, 0 votes were cast in opposition to the measure, and therefore, the measure was approved with a 100% vote in favor.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Kozlowski, to approve Resolution No. 11411. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Mayor Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to introduce Ordinance No. 1352.
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
8. Resolution No. 11403 - A Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District to be known as the Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District No. 2025-2
Senior Management Analyst Jamison Larson made a presentation, describing the history of the district and the process for formation of the new district, and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Sandra Lunceford
Bill Barcellona
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski, to approve Resolution No. 11403. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Resolution No. 11407 – A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 7193, Removing Site Supervision of the Cummings Family Skate and Bike Park, and Denying Petition to Modify Safety Requirements
Recreation and Community Services Manager Tom Hellmann made a presentation, providing an overview of the park’s history and its supervision, and responded to questions from the City Council.
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and City Attorney Steven Wang provided additional information.
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Rohrbough, to approve Resolution No. 11407. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS:
10. Resolution No. 11412 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment to the Agreement with Western Truck Parts and Equipment Company, LLC (Contract No. 046-21 23-002) for the Purchase of Two Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles to Update the Specifications and Modify the Delivery Schedule
General Services Manager Marie McKeeth made a presentation, providing an overview of the purchase agreement and vehicle issues, and responded to questions from the City Council.
The following speaker addressed the City Council:
Rob Allen
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and City Attorney Steven Wang provided additional information. The City Council discussed continuing the matter to allow for additional analysis and information gathering.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Vice Mayor Raithel, to continue the matter to a future meeting. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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11. Resolution No. 11401 - A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets for the City of Folsom, the Successor Agency, the Folsom Public Financing Authority, and the Folsom Ranch Public Financing Authority (Continued from June 10, 2025)
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer and Finance Director Stacey Tamagni made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. The City Manager outlined the budget process going forward, noting that from July to September, departments will develop cost-cutting proposals for review during a final budget session in September or October. This will allow for additional public input and a clearer picture of FY 2024–25 actuals. Mid-year budget review is planned for February or March 2026 to assess revenue trends and consider adjustments for FY 2026–27.
The following speakers addressed the City Council:
Jag Nagendra
Bill Barcellona
Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the enhanced transparency and communication in this year’s budget process, particularly regarding the presentation of various fund balances. They acknowledged the value of ongoing community engagement and emphasized the importance of continued public input in setting spending priorities.
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary, to approve Resolution No. 11401. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced upcoming community workshops for the redesign of Castle Park. He also provided updates on water infrastructure improvements on East Bidwell, noting expected traffic impacts and work hours from late June through the summer. The City’s 2024 Water Quality Report is now available, confirming compliance with all drinking water standards. Lastly, he reminded the public to celebrate safely during fireworks season and noted enforcement of the City’s social host ordinance for illegal fireworks.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Kozlowski invited the community to attend the Hometown Parade on Saturday and the upcoming Folsom Rodeo.
Vice Mayor Raithel had no comments.
Councilmember Rohrbough acknowledged and thanked Chief Hillman for his service to the City and noted the Chief’s retirement gauntlet event on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
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Councilmember Leary thanked staff for their work on the budget and expressed appreciation in presenting the material in a more accessible format for Council and the public.
Mayor Aquino requested a future discussion regarding the City’s ordinance on residential chicken limits.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 pm.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor
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Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE:
07/08/2025
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Appointment of Environmental and Water Resources Utility Manager Fred Mayo as a City of Folsom Alternate
Representative to the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) Governing Board
FROM: City Clerk's Department
RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint Environmental and Water Resources Utility Manager Fred Mayo as a City of Folsom alternate representative to the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) Governing Board to fill the remainder of the current term ending in August 2026.
BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) is a Joint Powers Authority formed in 1998 to manage and coordinate the sustainable use of groundwater resources in the North American Subbasin of Sacramento County. The SGA works collaboratively with local water providers, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure the long-term viability of groundwater as a reliable water source. Its responsibilities include developing groundwater management plans, monitoring groundwater conditions, implementing the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and promoting conjunctive use strategies.
The City of Folsom has historically played an active role in regional water resource planning and management through its representation on the SGA Governing Board. The City is allotted one primary and two alternate representatives. Currently, Environmental and Water Resources Department Director Marcus Yasutake serves as the City’s primary representative,
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2 and Councilmember Barbara Leary serves as one of the alternates. Both will continue in their respective roles.
With the recent retirement of Todd Eising, who served as one of the alternate representatives, it is necessary to appoint a new alternate to ensure uninterrupted City representation and participation in the governance of regional groundwater resources. The appointment of Fred Mayo will help maintain Folsom’s engagement in critical groundwater policy discussions and support efforts to protect and sustainably manage local groundwater supplies.
POLICY / RULE
Pursuant to the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Joint Powers Agreement Bylaws, representatives to the Governing Board are appointed by the governing body of each member agency. Representatives serve a four-year term and are responsible for participating in board meetings and decision-making processes related to the planning and management of groundwater resources in the region.
Submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk
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1 MEETING DATE:
7/8/2025
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2)
i. Ordinance No. 1352– An Uncodified Ordinance Levying
Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Following Fiscal Years Solely within and Relating to the City of
Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell
Ranch 2) (Second Reading and Adoption)
FROM: Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the second reading and move to adopt the following ordinance:
i. Ordinance No. 1352– An Uncodified Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Following Fiscal Years Solely within and Relating to the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (Second Reading and Adoption)
BACKGROUND / ISSUE
Community Facilities District No. 20 (Russell Ranch) (CFD No. 20) was established by the City Council of Folsom under the Mello-Roos Act to support the construction and acquisition of public improvements for properties within the district. CFD No. 20 spans approximately 437.6 acres located in the City of Folsom, east of Plac erville Road between Highway 50 and White Rock Road. The district was formally created on November 14, 2017, through Resolution No. 10035.
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2 Planned development within CFD No. 20 includes a total of 1,025 residential units: 175 single- family units, 618 high-density single-family units, and 232 low-density multi-family units. The property development within CFD No. 20 is progressing in three main phases, with properties at various stages, including completed homes, homes under construction, finished lots, and partially improved lots. Each phase includes multiple villages. Phase 1 consists of lots owned by TNHC Northern California and Anthem United, while Phases 2 and 3 comprise lots owned by Lennar Homes of California, LLC (the Developer), AG Essential Housing CA 4, L.P., and TPG AG EHC III (LEN) CA 5, L.P. (the Landbank).
CFD No. 20 has issued two series of special tax revenue bonds. The first, Series 2018, was issued on June 5, 2018, for $13,255,000 to fund improvements acquired from TNHC Russell Ranch, LLC, as outlined in the Acquisition and Shortfall Agreement with the City of Folsom.
The second, Series 2022, issued on December 8, 2022, for $11,225,000, supports improvements acquired from Lennar Homes of California, LLC, per the First Amendment to the Acquisition and Shortfall Agreement.
The estimated cost for constructing all required facilities for CFD No. 20 is approximately $108,153,600, covering backbone infrastructure, soft costs, and subdivision infrastructure.
Backbone infrastructure improvements in clude upgrades to transportation, water systems, recycled water systems, drainage, wastewater, parks, parkways, and open spaces. Subdivision infrastructure encompasses underground utilities, roadways, street lighting, sound walls, and landscaping.
The Dev eloper has requested the City’s approval for an overlay district, City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (CFD No. 20-1) within a portion of CFD No. 20. This overlay CFD No. 20 -1 would be comprised of the parcel within Phase 2, Village 5, Assessor’s Parcel Number 072-3510-005-0000. Village 5, projected to contain 118 multi-family low -density units, had not yet seen any building permits or Certificates of Occupancy issued as of April 30, 2025. The Developer proposed including all 118 units in the overlay district.
On May 13, 2025, this City Council appointed consultants; approved a proposed boundary map; declared the intention to form CFD No. 20 -1; and authorized the City to levy special taxes within CFD No. 20-1 by passage of Resolution No. 11374. On that same date, this City Council declared the necessity for incurring bonded indebtedness in and for CFD No. 20-1 by passage of Resolution No. 11375.
A Public Hearing and landowner election was conducted June 24, 2025 . At that time, the following resolutions were approved by the Council:
Resolution No. 11408 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Forming a Community Facilities District and Levying Special Taxes Therein Resolution No. 11409 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Deeming it Necessary to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in and for City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2)
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3 Resolution No. 11410 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2)
Resolution No. 11411 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Declaring Election Results in the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20- 1 (Russell Ranch 2)
The results of the landowner elections were as follows: 13 votes in favor of the ballot measure and zero opposed.
POLICY / RULE
Chapter 5 of the Folsom Plan Area Public Facilities Financing Plan authorizes the for mation of CFDs to finance the construction, acquisition, and servicing of Folsom Plan Area backbone infrastructure and public facilities.
Section 2.5.3 of the First Amended and Restated Tier 1 Development Agreement authorizes the formation of infrastructure CFDs.
Resolution No. 9282 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Approving Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts, provides guidance and minimum credit criteria for the issuance of CFDs.
ANALYSIS
CFD No. 20-1 would be structured as a standard -term CFD and would provide the necessary funding to help fund a portion of the CFD No. 20 subdivision infrastructure. These subdivision infrastructure costs will be financed using both bond proceeds and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) special tax revenues. PAYGO may only be levied against developed property, and after the issuance of the first series of Bonds, PAYGO costs will no longer be levied and will not be included in determining the annual special tax requirement. The subdivision costs to be funded via CFD No. 20-1 were originally anticipated to be funded by CFD No. 20 and include items listed in the First Amendment to the Acquisition and Shortfall Agreement dated August 25, 2023, between the City and the Developer.
The special tax revenue generated from taxable parcels within CFD No. 20-1 will be comprised solely of a special tax to fund facilities. The CFD No. 20-1 special tax will not provide funding for Russell Ranch specific services . The 2025/26 maximum special tax rates, set forth in the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes for each residential floor plan, are provided in the table below:
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4 Land Use Category
Residential
Floor Area
2025-2026
Maximum
Special Tax Rate Taxed Per
Developed Property:
Multi Family Low Density Property ≥ 2,000 $1,534 Residential Unit Multi Family Low Density Property 1,800 – 1,999 1,336 Residential Unit Multi Family Low Density Property < 1,800 1,280 Residential Unit Other Taxable Property Not Applicable 13,400 Acre
Small Lot Final Map Property:
Multi Family Low Density Property Not Applicable $1,280 Residential Lot
Large Lot Property: Not Applicable $13,400 Acre
The CFD No. 20-1 special tax can be levied and collected through Fiscal Year 2064/65. Each fiscal year, commencing with 2026/27, the maximum special tax rate will be increased by 2% annually.
Excluding the overlay CFD No. 20-1, the estimated effective tax rate for developed residential property within Village 5 is approximately 1.60%. Upon inclusion of CFD No. 20-1, the total projected effective tax rate for developed residential property within CFD 20-1 is 1.80% and shall not exceed 2.00% of the estimated sales price of the respective homes to be constructed in CFD 20-1.
Ordinance No. 1352 authorizes the special tax to be levied on CFD No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) for the FY 2025-26 and all subsequent years. This ordinance was introduced for first reading June 24, 2025. No changes have been made to the ordinance since the first reading.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The CFD No. 20-1 formation, bonded indebtedness, and expenses are solely the responsibility of CFD No. 20-1. There is no direct General Fund impact on the City of Folsom.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2014062018) was previously certified for the Russell Ranch project on May 15, 2015 by the City Council in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. Staff has determined that no new impacts will result from this proposal that were not already considered with the previous approval. No further environmental review is required.
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5 ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1352– An Uncodified Ordinance Levying Special Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Following Fiscal Years Solely within and Relating to the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (Second Reading and Adoption)
Submitted,
Stacey Tamagni
Finance Director
Treasurer of the Folsom Ranch Financing Authority
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Ordinance No. 1352
ORDINANCE NO. 1352
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND FOLLOWING FISCAL YEARS
SOLELY WITHIN AND RELATING TO THE CITY OF FOLSOM
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 20-1
(RUSSELL RANCH 2)
The City Council of the City of Folsom hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1 PURPOSE
The City Council of the City of Folsom hereby finds, determines and declares based on the record before it that:
1. The City is authorized to establish a community facilities district pursuant to the terms of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, Chapter 2.5 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 53311 (the “Act”); and
2. On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted its Resolution No. 11408 (the “Resolution of Formation”) establishing the City of Folsom Community Facilities District No. 20-1 (Russell Ranch 2) (the “District”), pursuant to the Act; and
3. In accordance with the Rate and Method of Apportionment, the Resolution of Formation approved the annual levy, subject to voter approval, of a special tax in connection with the District (the “Special Tax”); and
4. The Resolution of Formation proposed the establishment of an appropriations limit for the District (the “Appropriations Limit”); and
5. On June 24 , 20 25, the City Clerk, as elections official, conducted an election of the landowners of the District (the “Election”); and
6. On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted its Resolution No. 11411 certifying that, at the Election, the landowners of the District approved the Special Tax and the Appropriations Limit; and
7. The City Council desires to levy and impose the Special Tax and to take other related actions.
SECTION 2
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF FOLSOM RESOLVES:
1. The recitals set forth in Section 1 are true and correct.
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Ordinance No. 1352
2. A special tax is hereby levied on all Taxable Property (as defined in the Rate and Method of Apportionment) within the District, for the 20 25-26 fiscal year and for all subsequent fiscal years in the amount of the maximum authorized tax, provided that this amount may be adjusted annually, subject to the maximum authorized special tax limit, by resolution of the City Council.
3. The Finance Director of the City of Folsom or designee thereof (the “CFD Administrator”) is authorized and directed, to determine each year, without further action of the City Council, the Special Tax, to prepare the annual Special Tax roll in the amount of the Special Tax in accordance with the related exhibit and, without further action of the City Council, to provide all necessary and appropriate information to the Sacramento County Auditor- Controller’s Office (the “County”) in proper form, and in proper time, necessary to effect the correct and timely billing and collection of the Special Tax on the secured property tax roll of the County; provided, that as provided in the Resolution of Formation and Section 53340 of the California Government Code, the City has reserved the right to utilize any method of collecting the Special Tax which it shall, from time to time, determine to be in the best interests of the City of Folsom (the “City”), including bu t not limited to, direct billing by the City to the property owners and supplemental billing.
4. The appropriate officers and agents of the City are authorized to make adjustments to the Special Tax roll prior to the final posting of the Special Tax to the Co unty tax roll each fiscal year, as may be necessary to achieve a correct match of the Special Tax levy with the assessor’s parcel numbers finally utilized by the County in sending out property tax bills.
5. The City agrees that, in the event the Special Tax is collected on the secured tax roll of the County, the County may deduct its reasonable and agreed charges for collecting the Special Tax from the amounts collected, prior to remitting the Special Tax collections to the City.
6. Taxpayers who have requested c hanges or corrections of the Special Tax pursuant to Section G of the Rate and Method of Apportionment and who are not satisfied with the decision of the CFD Administrator (whether the CFD Administrator disagrees with the taxpayer or concludes that the Cit y is not authorized to consider the change requested), may appeal to the City Council. The appeal must be in writing and fully explain the grounds of appeal, and must be based solely on the correction of mistakes in the levy based upon the status of the p roperty, and no other appeals will be allowed. The CFD Administrator shall schedule the appeal for consideration within a reasonable time at a City Council meeting.
SECTION 3 SEVERABILITY
If for any cause any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid, or if the Special Tax is found inapplicable to any particular parcel by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this ordinance, and the application of the Special Tax to the remaining parcels, shall not be affected.
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Ordinance No. 1352
SECTION 4 EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force as a tax measure thirty (30) days following its second reading and adoption at a meeting of the City Council ; and before the expiration of twenty (20) days after its passage the same shall be published, with the names of the mem bers voting for and against the same, at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the District.
This ordinance was introduced and the title thereof read at the regular meeting of the City Council on June 24, 2025, and the second reading occurred at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 8, 2025.
On a motion by __________, seconded by __________, the foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Folsom, State of California, this 8th day of July 2025 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NOES: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE:
7/8/2025
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No . 11414 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Systems
Consulting, Inc. for $13 7,828 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Professional Services for the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
FROM: Environmental and Water Resources Department
RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Environmental and Water Resources Department recommends the City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 11414 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for $137,828 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Professional Services for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The Environmental and Water Resources (EWR) Department identifies projects that are critical to ensuring the delivery of adequate and high-quality water supply to all residents.
Specifically, EWR is seeking to develop the City’s 202 5 Urban Water Managemen t Plan (UWMP).
The California Water Code (CWC) Section 10620(a) requires an urban water supplier to prepare and adopt an UWMP consistent with CWC Section 10640. All urban water suppliers, either publicly or privately owned, serving municipal water to 3 ,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet annually, are required to prepare an UWMP. The UWMP is required for an urban water supplier to be eligible for California Department of Water Resources (DWR) state grants, loans, and drought assistance. The UWMP must be adopted by City Council and submitted to DWR by July 1, 2026. Included in the adoption of the 202 5 UWMP shall be a
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2 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) consistent with the requirements of Senate Bill 606.
The City issued a Request for Proposals for professional services for the 202 5 UWMP and WSCP. Because of their knowledge and experience with UWMPs and WSCPs, Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) has the experience, qualifications and expertise to complete the City’s 2025 UWMP and WSCP. City staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with WSC for professional services for the 2025 UWMP and WSCP.
This resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WSC for professional service s for the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan for a not-to-exceed amount of $137,828.
POLICY / RULE
In accordance with Chapter 2.36 of the Folsom Municipal Code, supplies, equipment, services, and construction with a value of $75,049 or greater shall be awarded by City Council.
California Water Code, Section 10620(a):
“Every urban water supplier shall prepare and adopt an urban water management plan in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640).”
California Water Code, Section 10621(a):
“Each urban water supplier shall update its plan at least once every five years on or before July 1, in years ending in six and one, incorporating updated and new information from the five years preceding each update.”
ANALYSIS
On January 24, 2025, the City requested proposals for consulting services to complete the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). On April 29, 2025, EWR received proposals from Blackwater Consulting Engineers, Verdantas, and Water Systems Consulting, Inc.
The three proposals were evaluated by four EWR staff members for technical evaluation prior to reviewing project costs. The proposals were reviewed and scored for project understanding, qualifications, experience, understanding of the scope of work, and project team staffing. The technical evaluations were scored as shown in Table 1.
Consultant EWR 1 EWR 2 EWR 3 EWR 4 Average
Blackwater 37 35 42 39 38.3
Verdantas 41 46 61 49 49.3
WSC 69 70 62 69 67.5
Table 1: Consultant Technical Scores without Costs
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3 After reviewing each proposal for project understanding, qualifications, experience, understanding of the scope of work, and project team staffing, the proposals were reviewed for project costs. The fee schedules for the scope of work outlined in the request for proposals from each consultant are shown in Table 2.
Consultant Cost Hours Cost/Hour
Blackwater $63,496 298 $213.07
Verdantas $105,237 479 $219.70
WSC $137,828 629 $219.12
Table 2: Consultant Project Costs
The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan cost $91,265 for 453 total hours. As part of the 2025 UWMP, EWR requested several scope of work items not included in the 2020 UWMP. This included a detail ed analysis of water use unit demand factor by account type and by area within the City, establishing a consistent and defensible methodology for estimating the City’s water service area population and projections that can be used in the new Urban Water Us e Efficiency Standards, developing a demand dashboard that incorporates growth and water use unit demand factors, included four additional public meetings, and updating the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance for consideration by the City Council.
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) was determined to provide the best value to the City based on the scope of work provided in their proposal, the project team, their expertise for these types of plans, and the fee amount. WSC included a detailed and thorough p roject understanding as well as past relevant experience developing Urban Water Management Plans and Water Shortage Contingency Plans. WSC completed 46 UWMPs in 2020 while the other two firms listed less than five (5) UWMPs completed in 2020. EWR staff att ached the three proposals submitted to show the distinct difference in the responses to the City’s RFP. WSC also offered several recommendations to improve data analysis, improve on the information presented in the public workshops, improved water use and population forecasting, and how to leverage other planning documents to improve the required drought risk assessment. Table 3 shows the overall total scores including project costs based on a maximum score of 100.
Consultant Technical
Score (Avg.)
Cost Score Total Score
Blackwater 38.3 30.0 68.3
Verdantas 49.3 23.6 72.9
WSC 67.5 21.6 89.1
Table 3: Consultant Overall Scoring Including Project Costs
In addition to being the highest technical and overall ranking, WSC will provide the following analysis not included in the other proposals that the City will use in other annual reports and in tracking its Urban Water Use Objective on an annual basis. This information will be used by the City in the future without having to seek additional consultant work to develop water use tracking tools on an annual basis.
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4 Using Excel and GIS, spatially allocate customer water use data based on billing information using available meter coordinates, other available coordinates, APN, or address
Cross-reference and verify appropriate meter and account locations and water use information using the City’s WaterView and Waterfluence platform subscriptions Adjust customer and location data as necessary and provide recommended information updates for WaterView and Waterfluence accounts alignment Spatially join usage and parcel data with underlying land use, dwellings units, acreage, and other relevant geographic (service and study areas from updated General Plan) and sociodemographic information (household density)
Analyze combined water use, geographic, and sociodemographic data to derive insights about geographic water use type patterns as well as differences between subcategories of land uses and newer and older development in various areas of the City Recommend “baseline” demand factors for existing and new customers in specific areas that ramp down over time in alignment with UWUO standards
The Environmental and Water R esources Department recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $137,828 to prepare the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds have been budgeted and are available in the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for this agreement in the FY 202 5-26 budget. The FY 2025-26 budget included $250,000 for this plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 11414 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Water Systems Consu lting, Inc. for $13 7,828 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for Professional Services for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
2. City of Folsom 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Request for Proposal
3. Proposal from Blackwater Consulting Engineers
4. Proposal from Verdantas
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5 5. Proposal from Water Systems Consulting, Inc.
Submitted,
Marcus Yasutake, Director
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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Attachment 1
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Resolution No. 11414
RESOLUTION NO. 11414
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WATER SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC. FOR $137,828 FROM THE WATER OPERATING FUND (FUND 520) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom has identified the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan to evaluate the City’s water supplies and demands in accordance with Senate Bill 606 and Assembly Bill 1668; and
WHEREAS, the California Water Code (CWC) Section 10620(a) requires an urban water supplier to adopt an Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan consistent with CWC 10640; and
WHEREAS, Water Syst ems Consulting, Inc. by reason of their past experience and abilities for performing these types of services, are qualified to perform the required professional services for the project; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are budgeted and available in the FY 202 5-26 Water Operating Fund (Fund 520); and
WHEREAS, the agreement will be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc. for $137,828 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) for professional services for the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2025, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Councilmember(s):
NOES: Councilmember(s):
ABSENT: Councilmember(s):
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
___________________________________
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK
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Attachment 2
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Request for Proposals
Consulting Services for the
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
March 2025
City of Folsom
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1 II. BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................... 1 III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE ................................................................. 1 IV. RFP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ...................................................................................... 2 V. CONTACT.................................................................................................................... 2 VI. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS .................................................................................. 2 VII. GENERAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................ 4 VIII. CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT .............................. 6 IX. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 6 X. SCOPE OF WORK AND TASKS .................................................................................. 7 XI. PROPOSAL CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................ 11 XII. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA ......................................... 14
Attachment A – Sample Consultant Agreement
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I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Folsom (City) is interest ed in engaging consultants or a consultant team to develop the City’s 20 25 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Services for the 20 25 UWMP would generally include data review and analysis, updating the City’s unit demand factors, development of demand projections, analysis and quantification of demand management measures, population and demographic analysis, system supplies, water supply reliability, water shortage continge ncy planning, climate change, other factors as identified by the Urban Water Management Planning Act , and prepar ation of the draft and final reports.
II. BACKGROUND
The City of Folsom (City) is located in Sacramento County, approximately 25 miles east of the City of Sacramento. The City is approximately 30 square miles in area. As of January 2024, the City’s population is approximately 80,600 (excluding the Folsom Prison residents). The City expects continued growth, with build out population expected to reach approximately 111,000 residents.
The California Water Code (CWC) Section 10620(a) requires an urban water supplier to prepare and adopt a n UWMP consistent with CWC Section 10640. All urban water suppliers, either publicly or privately owned, serving municipal water to 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre -feet annually , are required to prepare an UWMP. The UWMP is required for an urban water supplier to be eligible for DWR state grants, loans, and drought assistance. The UWMP must be adopted by C ity Council and submitted to DWR by July 1, 2026. Included in the adoption of the 2025 UWMP shall be a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan . The selected firm will need to stay updated on the 2025 UWMP Guidebook produced by DWR, and any other new requirements during this project so that they are all addressed in the final UWMP and WSCP. 2025 UWMPs and WSCPs are due for submission to DWR no later than July 1, 2026. Adequate time must be built into the schedule to ensure that the 2025 UWMP and WSCP provides for public review and City Council adoption in a timely manner to meet the submission deadline.
The UWMP is intended to provide DWR, City stakeholders, and the public , information on the City’s water supplies, water use, water conservation programs, water shortage contingency planning, and water supply reliability under different planning scenarios. The selected Consultant shall provide the full range of services for UWMP development
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including but not limited to water supply and demand data gathering, review and analysis (current and forecast), water supply reliability assessment, water shortage contingency planning (WSCP) updates, population and water shortage analysis, and climate change impact review. The Consultant shall also assist the City with making the required notifications to other local agencies and public hearing notifications as specified by the Act.
IV. RFP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Milestone Anticipated Date*
Request for Proposals Issued March 14, 2025
Written Questions from Consultants Due April 4, 2025 by 2:00 p.m.
Responses from City Due April 11, 2025
Proposal Due (Date & Time) April 29, 2025 by 2:00 p.m.
Potential Interview with Consultants May 22, 2025
RFP Evaluation Completed May 27, 2025
Consultant Selection May 30, 2025
City Council Approval June 24 or July 8, 2025
Contract Issued July 2025
*Subject to change at the City’s discretion
V. CONTACT
The primary contact person for this selection process is Marcus Yasutake . H is contact information is as follows:
Marcus Yasutake
City of Folsom – Environmental and Water Resources
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 461-6161
E-mail: [email protected]
The City will issue the RFP and any addendums to www.virtual-bid.com and www.publicpurchase.com. It is the Consultant’s responsibility to have access to either of these online platforms to ensure any addendums are received and to download the RFP.
VI. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
A. Date and Time
All proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. If mail delivery is used, the Consultant should mail the
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proposal early enough to provide for arrival by this deadline. Consultants that choose to use mail or a courier service do so at their own risk. Proposals received after the Proposal Due Date and Time will be rejected by the City as non-responsive.
The City will not accept any proposals after the deadline date and time, regardless of the circumstances.
B. Identification of Proposals
1. The Consultant shall submit five (5) hard copies of the proposal to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor.
2. The proposal package shall be addressed:
2025 Urban Water Management Plan RFP
City of Folsom
Attention: Marcus Yasutake
Environmental and Water Resources Department
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
3. In a separate sealed envelope, the Consultant shall submit one (1) hard copy of the proposal costs to the City Clerk’s Office, 2 nd Floor. The cost proposal shall include the various tasks outlined in the scope of work, the number of hours required under each task and/or sub -task, the hourly rate for the various staff, the hours and fee for any sub -consultants, and any other costs associated with the proposal.
4. The proposal cost envelope shall be addressed:
2025 Urban Water Management Plan Proposal Fee
City of Folsom
Attention: Marcus Yasutake
Environmental and Water Resources Department
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
5. The consultant shall also provide one (1) electronic copy of the proposal and fee estimate by email to [email protected].
Note: By submitting a proposal, the Consultant certifies that his or her name, as well as any subcontractors, does not appear on the Co ntroller General’s list of ineligible contractors for federally assisted projects.
Until award of the contract, the City will hold all proposals in confidence and unavailable
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for public review. Upon award of a contract to the successful team, the City will consider all proposals as public records. No proposal will be returned after the date and time set for opening thereof.
VII. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Examination of Proposal Documents
By submitting a proposal, Consultants represent that they have thoroughly examined and become familiar with the requirements of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and that they are capable of meeting the proposal.
B. Limitations
This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the contract in response to this request, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to waive any irregularity or information in any proposal or in the RFP procedure and to be the sole judge of the responsibility of any proposer and of the suitability of the materials and/or services to be rendered. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice. Further, the City reserves the right to modify the RFP Tentative S chedule described above and/or postpone proposal opening for its own convenience.
C. Award
The City may ask RFP finalists to present oral briefings of their proposals. All finalists may be required to participate in negotiations and submit such price, technical, or other revisions of their RFPs as may result from negotiations. The City also reserves the right to award the contract without discussion, based upon the initial proposals.
D. RFP Addendum
Any changes to the RFP requirements will be made by written addenda by the City and shall be considered part of the RFP. Upon issuance, such addenda shall be incorporated in the agreement documents, and shall prevail over inconsistent provisions of earlier issued documentation. Should a Consultant have questions about this RFP, the Consultant shall notify the City in writing in accordance with Section F.2 below.
E. Verbal Agreement or Conversation
No prior, current, or post award verbal conversations or agreement(s) with any
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officer, agent, or employee of the City shall affect or modify any terms or obligations of the RFP, or any contract resulting from this RFP.
F. Clarification
1. Examination of Documents
Should a Consultant require clarification on this RFP, the Consultant shall notify the City in writing in accordance with Section F.2 below. Should it be found that the point in question is not clearly and fully set forth in the RFP, the City may issue a written addendum clarifying the matter which shall be sent to all known recipients of this RFP and will be posted on the City of Folsom website.
2. Submitting Requests
a. All Consultant questions, clarifications, or comments shall be submitted in writing and must be received by the City no later than April 4, 2025 by 2:00 p.m., and be emailed to Marcus Yasutake at
[email protected] with the subject line: “ 2025 UWMP RFP – Question”.
b. The City will only accept questions sent by email . A ll questions must be received by the City no later than the date and time specified above.
3. City Responses
a. Response from the City will be communicated to all known recipients of this RFP, by way of Addendum, no later than 72 hours prior to the Proposal Due Date and Time.
b. It is the responsibility of the Consultants to make sure they have received all addenda prior to submitting their proposal. The RFP Tentative Schedule may change at any time. Any and all changes to the RFP Tentative Schedule will be made by way of addendum. If an Addendum is issued less than 72 hours before the Proposal Due Date and Time, the Proposal Due Date will be extended.
G. Pre-contractual Expense
In any event, the City shall not be liable for any pre -contractual expenses incurred by any proposer or selected Consultant. Pre-contractual expenses are expenses incurred by proposers and selected contractors such as, but not limited to:
1. Preparing proposals in response to this RFP
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2. Submitting proposals to the City
3. Negotiations with the City on any matter related to proposals
4. Other expenses incurred by a contractor or proposer prior to the date of award of any agreement
Proposers shall not include any such expenses as part of the price proposed in response to this RFP. The City shall be held harmless and free from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whatsoever incurred by, or on behalf of, any person or organization responding to this RFP.
H. Signature
The proposal will need to provide the following information: name, title, address , email address, telephone number, and signature of the individual with authority to bind the company. The person who may be contacted during the period of proposal evaluation must also sign the proposal and provide their contact information.
VIII. CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The selected Consultant will be required to enter into a Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with the City. A sample of the City’s standard Consultant and Professional Services Agreement is included in Attachment A. Unless stated otherwise; submission of a proposal indicates that the proposer accepts the terms of the City’s standard Consultant and Professional Services Agreement without changes.
IX. SPECIFICATIONS
A. Contract Period
The initial term shall be for one year. In order to promote efficiency and economy, the City reserves the right to extend the contract period. Such extension(s) will be at the City’s option, subject to the same specifications, terms, conditions, favorable process, and agreement between the Consultant and the City.
B. Contract Award
The City plans to award a contract to the most responsible, responsive Consultant using the Proposal Evaluation and Selection Criteria section shown in this document.
C. Labor
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All workmanship shall be first class throughout and only experienced qualified staff shall be employed under proper capable supervision.
D. Notice of Termination
The City reserves the right to terminate the Contract as identified in the attached sample Agreement (see Attachment A).
E. Subcontracting
The Consultant m ay subcontract portion(s) of the work, as long as the Consultant retains the bulk of the work. Any subcontracting will be solely between the Consultant and its subcontractor(s). The Consultant will remain responsible for all work performed under the contract, as though the Consultant performed all the work. Additionally, the Consultant shall remain the sole agent dealing with the City.
Subcontracting is subject to prior approval from the City. Failure to provide the requested information may result in disqualification of your proposal.
F. Dismissal of Unsatisfactory Employees
If any person employed by the Consultant or any subcontractor fails or refuses to carry out the directions of a City representative, or is, in the opinion of a City representative, incompetent, unfaithful, intemperate, disorderly, or uses threatening or abusive language to any person, or is otherwise unsatisfactory, he/she shall be removed from the work immediately, and shall not again be employed on the work except upon consent of the City.
G. Fees and Costs Not Expressly Paid for by the City of Folsom
Bid prices shall include everything necessary for the completion of the work and fulfillment of the Contract . Bid prices shall include all Federal, State, and local taxes, and all other fees and costs. No fees or costs shall be paid for by the City.
X. SCOPE OF WORK AND TASKS
The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan scope of work and tasks should include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Information and data collection
2. 2020 UWMP and WSCP review – both documents located on the City’s website
3. Unit demand analysis
a. Review existing unit demand factors
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b. Update unit demand factors based on the evaluation of water use trends by customer account for the previous ten years – provide an explanation in the proposal as to the level of effort the Consultant expects to do for this work c. Consumption by customer class
d. Indoor and outdoor water use analysis to support unit demand factors e. Review and analyze water use data for the Folsom Plan Area to develop un it demand factors for future unit demand calculation in the FPA f. Compare the future unit demand factors developed in 3e to unit demand factors that incorporate the urban water use efficiency standards and recommend the appropriate unit demand factors to use for all land -use categories
g. Review unit demand factor land -use categories and develop recommendations for modifying the land -use categories or keeping the same land-use categories (i.e. should the City consider expanding the land - use categories in the 2020 UWMP into sub -categories like low, medium or high density for SFR and MFR)
h. Identify industrial water users that could potentially classify as using “process water” as defined Water Code Section 10608.12 and using water meter data develop an estimate of the volume of water used by each industrial water user under this category that would qualify as “ process water”
4. System description
a. Service area description
i. General description
ii. Service area boundary and water service zones
iii. Service area climate
iv. Service area population, demographics, and socioeconomics v. Land uses within the service area
b. Per capita calculation for S ingle Family Residential and Multi Family Residential within the City water service area and within the retail area of San Juan Water District (American River Canyon north and south) . Provide population calculations based on the following and recommend which model (including a narrative of the selected model) the City should use in this plan and in annual water service area population accounting:
i. Census data tracks
ii. Department of Water Resources Population tool
iii. Other state agency population projections
iv. Some combination of above
c. Provide the service area population by City water service zones based on the per capita tool utilized in 4b for 2025 and in 5 -year increments to 2050 with the breakdown by land-use category
d. Calculate the City’s build -out population by City water service zone based on the current 2035 General Plan (amended August 27, 2024) with the breakdown by land-use category
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5. Water use characterization
a. Existing potable and non-potable demands
b. Past (five years), current (2025), and f uture potable and non -potable demands to 2050 by land-use category
c. Calculate potable and non -potable build -out demands based on the updated 2035 General Plan by land-use category
d. Distribution system losses – provide data and necessary analysis pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.34 related to water loss
e. Low-income (as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code) household demands water use demands to 2050
f. Demands by water service zone – for the Ashland service zone, the Consultant should communicate with and incorporate data from San Juan Water District for their 202 5 UWMP and if this data is not available, use existing data from their 2020 UWMP
g. Climate change considerations – develop and provide a description of how the City is incorporating climate change into the water use projections
6. Water supply characterization
a. Include a description of the City’s w ater sources and include how these supplies are managed in relation to each other
b. Include a description of the City’s w ater rights and contracts including the total volume of water
c. Include a description of groundwater basins within the City – the City is a member of the Sacramento Groundwater Authority and the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority but has not pumped any groundwater in the last 20 years
d. Recycled water and desalinated water opportunities – provide information pursuant to Water Code Section 10633
e. Description of the wastewater collection and treatment for the City pursuant to Water Code Section 10633
f. Water exchanges and t ransfer opportunities – describe any existing, planned, or potential future water exchange or transfer opportunities pursuant to Water Code Section 10631
g. Future water projects – consultant shall review the City’s Water Vision project to learn more about potential water supply portfolios discussed with the public and Stakeholder group and how these projects are included in the 2025 UWMP - Planning a Resilient & Reliable Water Future | Folsom, CA h. Energy use – include energy related information pursuant to Water Code Section 10631
7. Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment a. Assess the reliability of potable and non -potable water supplies compared to demands for normal, single dry -year, and multiple dry -year scenarios (drought lasting at least 5 consecutive years) to 2050 – the consultant shall review historical inflow data into Folsom Reservoir to determine and recommend the appropriate dry -year scenarios (single and multiple) and
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develop a drought risk assessment pursuant to Water Code Section 10635 including all narrative descriptions required for the assessment b. Describe any constraints on the City’s water supplies and include a description of the management strategies that have been, or will be, employed to address these constraints
8. Water Shortage Contingency Plan
a. Develop a WSCP pursuant to Water Code Section 10632 – review the City’s current WSCP and recommend any changes or updates needed and complete the work necessary to update the WSCP
b. Develop a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.5
c. Update the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance (Folsom Municipal Code Section 13.26) to align with the Water Shortage Contingency Plan – this should include a draft and final version (track changes file and clean file)
9. Demand Management Measures (DMM)
a. Provide a narrative description of the DMMs implemented over the last five (5) years to include at a minimum:
i. Water waste prevention ordinance
ii. Metering
iii. Conservation pricing
iv. Public education and outreach
v. Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss vi. Water conservation program coordination and staffing support vii. Other DMMs
b. Describe the DMMs the City will implement to achieve its water use target pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.20
10. Draft report – include the 10 chapters as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook a. Hard copies sent to regional agencies for comments
b. Five hard copies submitted to the City
c. Electronic PDF copy
11. Final report – include the 10 chapters as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook a. Two hard copies submitted to the City
b. Electronic Word copy
c. Electronic PDF copy
d. Final submittal to DWR and fill out all required DWR tables to be submitted e. Include a completed UWMP checklist as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook
12. Supporting documentation to provide to the City:
a. GIS files used
b. Word files used
c. Excel files used
d. Documentation detailing any assumptions
e. Documentation showing how calculations were derived
f. Methodology for unit demand analysis
g. Methodology for service area population
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h. Methodology for residential and non-residential growth
13. Project Management and Meetings
a. Project kick-off meeting
b. Monthly review meetings (assume at least 10 and can be virtual) c. Two public workshops (in-person for two hours)
d. Two presentations to the Utility Commission (in-person for two hours) e. Two presentations to City Council (in-person for two hours) f. Coordination with other agencies (minimum of what is included in the 2020 UWMP)
g. Public Hearing for adoption of 2025 UWMP and WSCP (in-person for two hours)
Other Items:
• The tasks listed above are not an exhaustive list and the Consultant should include other areas required to develop a complete 202 5 UWMP compliant with the Urban Water Management Planning Act.
• The Consultant shall develop a tool that allows the City to input data (housing growth, business growth, population changes, unit demand factor changes, and related items) to update the water demands, population figures, and development type for the Urban Water Management Plan on an annual basis.
• The Consultant shall review and understand recent legislative changes for the new criteria that are required to be included in the Urban Water Management Plan or Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
• Upon selection of the Consultant team, the City will provide an electronic Word copy of the 20 20 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
• The City can make available water use data by customer class.
XI. PROPOSAL CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION
Proposals should be limited to specific discussion of the elements outlined in this RFP.
The intent of this RFP is to encourage responses which allow the City to understand a firm’s experience and qualifications regarding long -term water supply planning and strategy development . Consultants who wish to submit proposals as a team, are recommended to do so and submit while maintaining the same page limit as described below.
Mandatory Submittal Layout
The organization of the proposal shall follow the general outline below:
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A. Transmittal Letter
B. Introduction
C. Scope of Work
D. Consultant and Sub-Consultant Staff
E. Consultant Qualifications and References
F. Team Resumes
G. Consultant Rate Schedule
A. Transmittal Letter (1 Page)
The transmittal letter should include the name, title, address, phone number, and original signature of an individual with authority to negotiate on behalf of and to contractually bind the consulting firm, and who may be contacted during the period of Proposal evaluation. The Consultant shall also acknowledge receipt of any addendums for this proposal to be considered responsive.
B. Introduction (Up to 2 Pages)
The proposer should demonstrate an overview of their firms, or the project team firms’ adequate experience of the variety of potential types of work that may be performed and an understanding of the role and relationships of your staff in the development of these planning documents.
C. Scope of Work (Up to 15 Pages)
Include a summary indicating, for each task, the amount of time projected for each type of personnel utilized on the project. Summarize the tasks and any sub -tasks in a table for the completion of the project. The table(s) will not be counted against the page count.
a. Overview and Summary
This section should clearly convey the Consultant’s understanding of the work and project approach. Consultants should address the following:
i. Understanding of the City’s objective and the purpose of the project ii. Understanding of the project challenges
b. Project Approach
This section should include a full description of the work elements and the
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proposed methodology the Consultant proposes to satisfy the City’s objectives.
The scope of work and task provided offers a framework for performing this project. However, the Consultant is allowed to identify and describe other activities to implement. In addition, the Consultant is also allowed to discuss the reason for modifying or eliminating any task as outlined in the scope of work and tasks section.
c. Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan using July 2025 as the kick -off meeting date. The project schedule will not count against the page count.
d. Project Team
This section should describe the Consultant’s approach to managing the work.
If the project is a team effort, the allocation of the work to the team members should be identified.
D. Consultant and Sub-Consultant Staff (Up to 4 Pages)
This section should describe the qualifications and experience of each professional who will participate in the project. An overall project manager must be designated, but the City understands that key staff will vary depending upon the services provided.
Separate project managers for the various types of work are acceptable. Additionally, provide an organizational chart(s) showing the project manager and project staff. If separate teams/staff are utilized for the different work categories, please include an organizational chart for each Category. If a sub -consultant is used, the organizational chart should indicate their role.
E. Consultant Qualifications and References (Up to 5 Pages)
This section should describe the nature and outcome of projects previously conducted by the consultant related to the work described within the RFP. Descriptions should include client contact names, address, phone numbers, descriptions of the type of work performed, approximate dates on which the work was completed, and proposed team members who performed the work.
F. Team Resumes
Include a 1-page (maximum) resume for each of the key project team members.
G. Consultant Rate Schedule (Up to 2 Pages)
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Include a typical 20 25 billing rate schedule for the project team and any changes that will likely occur in 2026. The proposed fee should include any likely changes in 2026.
XII. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
A technical review committee made up of City Staff will evaluate the proposals. Proposers may be telephoned and asked for further information, if necessary, and may be expected to appear for oral interviews. Previous clients may also be called. The panel will make recommendations to the City Project Manager based on the proposal, optional oral interview, and reference check. The City reserves the right to select a consultant based solely on written proposals and not convene oral interviews.
Upon receipt of the proposals, the City will perform the technical evaluation and scoring of each proposal. The criteria to help evaluate the proposals will include the following considerations:
1. Understanding of the background and requirements of the UWMP and overall implementation (20%)
2. Qualifications and experience of the project team that will be assigned to the City (20%)
3. Scope of work (20%)
4. References (10%)
5. Proposal Fee (30%)
In the event the City determines multiple proposals to be of equal value, interviews may be performed to further assess the proposals. The City may also request services based on the unique qualifications of a firm for projects requiring such qualifications.
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ATTACHMENT A
Sample Contract – Consultant and Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF FOLSOM
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into as of ________________202_ (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Folsom, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" and _________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City desires to hire a consultant to provide __________________________ services at various locations throughout the City and on an on-call basis; and, WHEREAS, Consultant, by reason of its qualifications, experience, and facilities for performing the type of services contemplated herein, has proposed to provide the requested services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, City and Consultant agree as follows: 1. Scope of Service The scope of service covered by this Agreement includes all consulting services described and contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated into this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions in this Agreement and the terms and conditions in Exhibit A, the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. 2. Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until all services provided for in this Agreement have been performed or for one year, whichever is sooner, unless otherwise terminated as set forth in Paragraph 17 of this Agreement. 3. Schedule for Performance City and Consultant agree that time is of the essence in the performance of this work, and Consultant agrees to produce documents in the times stated in the Proposal. Deviations from the time schedule stated in the Proposal may be made with the approval of the ________________ Director, or his/her authorized representative.
I CITY OF IF«OILS OMI
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4. Compensation
Compensation for the services shall be paid on a time-and-materials, not-to-exceed basis. The maximum compensation for the services specified in Exhibit A, including any and all costs or expenses, is___________. In the event the cost for services exceeds _________, Consultant agrees to complete all services enumerated in Exhibit A at no additional expense to City. The City shall have the right to review all books and records kept by the Consultant and any subcontractors in connection with the operation and services performed under this Agreement. The City shall withhold payment for any expenditure not substantiated by Consultant's or subcontractor's books and records. In the event the City has made payment for expenditures that are not allowed, as determined by the City's audit, the Consultant shall reimburse the City for the amount of the disallowed expenditures. City shall make no payment for any services not specified in Exhibit A of this Agreement unless such additional services and the price thereof are agreed to in writing and approved by the City prior to the time that such additional services are rendered. 5. Invoicing, Payment, Notices A. Consultant shall submit periodic invoices, not more frequently than monthly, for the services rendered during the preceding period. Invoices shall describe the services performed and costs incurred, the person(s) rendering performed services, the amount of time spent by such person(s), and the applicable hourly rate. Invoices that include charges for services rendered during the month of June shall not include any charges incurred after June 30th. A separate invoice shall be submitted for all services rendered after June 30th. B. Consultant shall transmit invoices and any notices required by this Agreement, to City as follows: Project Manager’s Name _______________________ Department City of Folsom 50 Natoma Street Folsom, California 95630 C. City shall transmit payments on invoiced amounts, and any notices required by this Agreement to Consultant as follows: _____________________ _____________________ _____________________
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6. Professional Services
Consultant agrees that services shall be performed and completed in the manner and according to the professional standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant and its subcontractors or agents are engaged. Consultant shall not, either during or after the term of this Agreement, make public any reports or articles, or disclose to any third party any confidential information relative to the work of City or the operations or procedures of the City without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees that it shall not, during the term of this Agreement, take any action that would affect the appearance of impartiality or professionalism. 7. Independent Contractor A. It is understood and agreed that Consultant (including Consultant's employees) is an independent contractor and that no relationship of employer-employee exists between the parties hereto. Consultant shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes, workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance. Should Consultant desire any insurance protection, Consultant is to acquire same at its sole expense. B. Consultant's assigned personnel shall not be entitled to any benefits payable to employees of City. C. City is not required to make any deductions or withholdings from the compensation payable to Consultant under the provisions of the Agreement, and is not required to issue W-2 Forms for income and employment tax purposes for any of Consultant's assigned personnel. D. Consultant, in the performance of its obligation hereunder, is only subject to the control or direction of City as to the designation of tasks to be performed and the results to be accomplished. E. Any third persons employed by Consultant shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of Consultant. F. Consultant hereby indemnifies and holds City harmless from any and all claims that may be made against City based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this Agreement. In the event Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall further indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
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8. Authority of Consultant
Consultant enters into this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or representative of the City. Accordingly, Consultant shall provide information, recommendation, and advice to City, but shall possess no authority with respect to any City decision and no right to act on behalf of City in any capacity as agent, or to bind City to any obligations whatsoever. 9. Conflict of Interest Consultant certifies that it has disclosed to City any actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant agrees to advise City of any actual, apparent or potential conflicts of interest that may develop subsequent to the date of execution of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to complete any statements of economic interest required by either City ordinance or State law. Neither this Agreement, any duties or obligations under this Agreement, nor the intention or expectations of the City will cause the Consultant to be a “public official” as that term is used in California Government Code section 87100. The City and Consultant agree that the Consultant is not a “public official” or “participating in governmental decisions” as those terms are used in section 87100. The City and Consultant also agree that no actions and opinions necessary for the performance of duties under this Agreement will cause the Consultant to be a “public official” or “participating in a governmental decision” as those terms are used in section 87100. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to be inconsistent with the Consultant’s status as an independent contractor. 10. Assignment and Subcontracting Consultant's rights, duties and obligations under this Agreement are not assignable or transferable, and Consultant shall not subcontract any work, without the prior written approval of the City. 11. Ownership of Work Product All technical data, evaluations, reports, plans and other work products of Consultant provided hereunder shall become the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon completion of the services authorized hereunder. Consultant may retain copies thereof for its files and internal use. City representatives shall have access to work products for the purpose of inspecting same and determining that the services are being performed in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Publication of the information derived from work performed or data obtained in connection with services rendered under this Agreement must be approved in writing by City. Both parties recognize that the City is a public entity subject to the requirements of the California Public Records Act (“PRA”). Consultant understands that the release of any written, printed, graphic, or electronically recorded information and document delivered by Consultant to the City will be governed by the PRA and agrees that the release of such material pursuant to the PRA shall not require Consultant’s prior consent or approval.
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12. Indemnification
Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold City, its officers, employees, and agents, harmless from any and all claims or causes of action for death or injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from intentional or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of Consultant or Consultant’s officers, employees, volunteers, and agents during performance of this Agreement, or from any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct, negligent acts, or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, or by the quality or character of Consultant’s work. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply, and shall further survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. By execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration. 13. Insurance During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and provide evidence of insurance coverage as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, at its own cost and expense. 14. Employment Practices Consultant, by execution of this Agreement, certifies that it does not discriminate against any person upon the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status in its employment practices. 15. Licenses, Permits, Etc. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature legally required for Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, obtain and/or keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for Consultant to practice its profession at the time the services are performed. 16. Records Consultant shall maintain records, books, documents and other evidence directly pertinent to the performance of work under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
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17. Termination
A. City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days written notice prior to the effective termination date. B. In the event of such termination, City shall pay Consultant for all services actually rendered up to and including the date of termination. C. Consultant shall deliver to City copies of all drawings, reports, analyses, and investigations whether completed or not, prepared or in the process of being prepared under the provisions of this Agreement. 18. Amendments Any modification or amendment of any provision of this agreement shall be in writing and must be executed by both parties hereto. 19. Incidental Beneficiaries It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of these terms and conditions shall be reserved to City and Consultant. Nothing contained in the Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any third person. It is the express intent of the City and Consultant that any such person or entity, other than City and Consultant, receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary. 20. Miscellaneous Provisions A. Attorneys’ Fees: In the event an action or proceeding is instituted by either party for the breach or enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees according to law. B. Venue: This Agreement shall be deemed to be made in, and the rights and liabilities of the parties, and the interpretation and construction of the Agreement governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action arising out of this Agreement shall be filed in and adjudicated by a state court in the County of Sacramento, State of California. C. Enforceability: If any term or provision of this Agreement is found to be void, voidable, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction under the laws of the State of California, any and all of the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain binding. D. Time: All times stated herein or in any other contract documents are of the essence. E. Binding: This Agreement shall bind and inure to the heirs, devisees, assignees and successors in interest of Consultant and to the successors in interest of City in the same manner as if such parties had been expressly named herein.
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F. Survivorship: Any responsibility of Consultant for warranties, insurance, indemnity, record keeping or compliance with laws with respect to this Agreement shall not be invalidated due to the expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
G. Waiver: In the event that either City or Consultant shall at any time or times waive any breach of this Agreement by the other, such waiver shall not constitute a waiver of any other or succeeding breach of this Agreement, whether of the same or any other covenant, condition or obligation. Waiver shall not be deemed effective until and unless signed by the waiving party.
21. Fleet Compliance Disclosure
Vehicles with a GVWR greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets webpage at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets. 22. Entire Agreement This instrument and any attachments hereto constitute the entire Agreement between the City and Consultant concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior oral and written communications between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. 23. Authority to Execute The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrants and represents that he/she/they has/have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of their entity and has/have the authority to bind their party to the performance of its obligations hereunder. 24. Counterparts This agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and will become effective and binding upon the parties at such time as all of the signatories hereto have signed a counterpart of this Agreement. All counterparts so executed shall constitute one Agreement binding on all of the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatory to the same counterpart. END OF TEXT - SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed.
CONSULTANT:
(If a corporation, must be signed by two
officers of the corporation per Corporations
Code section 313.)
Date Tax I.D. Number Signature Signature Print Name Print Name Title Title CITY OF FOLSOM, A Municipal Corporation: Date Elaine Andersen, City Manager ATTEST: Christa Freemantle, City Clerk Date FUNDING AVAILABLE: Stacey Tamagni, Finance Director Date ORIGINAL APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: _____________ Director Date ORIGINAL APPROVED AS TO FORM: Steven Wang, City Attorney Date NOTICE: SIGNATURE(S) ON BEHALF OF CONSULTANT MUST BE NOTARIZED. A certificate of acknowledgment in accordance with the provisions of California Civil Code section 1189 must be attached for each person executing this agreement on behalf of consultant. This section provides, at part (b): "Any certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place shall be sufficient in this state if it is taken in accordance with the laws of the place where the acknowledgment is made."
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EXHIBIT A
(Scope of Work)
See following pages.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE
NOTE: The word “Consultant” in this Exhibit refers to either “Consultant” or “Contractor” as the term is used in the Agreement/Contract to which this Exhibit is attached.
A. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the term of the contract, at its sole cost and expense, policies of insurance as set forth herein:
1. General Liability:
a. General liability insurance including, but not limited to, protection for claims of bodily injury and property damage liability, personal and advertising injury liability and product and completed operations liability. b. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage form CG 0001 (occurrence). c. Claims-made coverage is not acceptable. d. The limits of liability shall not be less than: Each occurrence: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Products & Completed Operations: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Personal & Advertising Injury: One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) e. If a general aggregate limit of liability is used, the minimum general aggregate shall be twice the ‘each occurrence’ limit or the policy shall contain an endorsement stating that the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the project that is the subject of the contract. f. If a products and completed operations aggregate limit of liability is used, the minimum products and completed operation aggregate shall be twice the ‘each occurrence’ limit or the policy shall contain an endorsement stating that the products and completed operations aggregate limit shall apply separately to the project which is the subject of the contract. g. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. 2. Automobile Liability: a. Automobile liability insurance providing protection against claims of bodily injury and property damage arising out of ownership, operation, maintenance, or use of owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles. b. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability coverage form CA 0001, symbol 1 (any auto). c. The limits of liability per accident shall not be less than:
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Combined Single Limit One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) d. If Automobile Liability coverage, as required above, is provided by the Commercial General Liability form, the General Liability policy shall include an endorsement providing automobile liability as required above.
3. Workers’ Compensation
a. Workers’ Compensation Insurance, with coverage as required by the State of California (unless the Consultant is a qualified self-insurer with the State of California), and Employer’s Liability coverage.
b. Employer’s Liability Coverage with a limit not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease.
c. Consultant shall sign and file with the City department responsible for this Agreement/Contract the Worker’s Compensation Certificate contained in the Project Manual.
4. Insurance Required in the Supplementary Conditions: Consultant shall be required to comply with all conditions as stipulated in the Standard Construction Specifications, any supplementary conditions and any special provisions as applicable. 5. Professional Liability Insurance If required, errors and omissions, malpractice or professional liability insurance with coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. 6. Other Insurance Provisions: a. The Consultant’s General Liability and Automobile Liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: i. The City, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered and specifically named as additional insureds on a separate endorsement as respects liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, products and completed operations of the Consultant, premises owned, occupied, or used by the Consultant, or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. ii. The Endorsement requirement may be satisfied with express provisions in the insurance policy(ies) which identifies any person or entity required to be included as an insured under the policy. A copy of the declarations page identifying the policy number, and pertinent provisions in the policy providing additional insured coverage shall be provided to the City. iii. The policy shall contain no special limitations on the scope of coverage afforded to the City, its officials, employees, agents or volunteers. b. For any claims related to the project, the Consultant’s General Liability and Automobile insurance coverage shall be primary insurance in their coverage of the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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c. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies on the part of the Consultant, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
d. The Consultant’s Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability policies shall contain an endorsement that waives any rights of subrogation against the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. e. Each insurance policy shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed, or materially changed except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail has been given to the City. Ten days prior written notice by certified mail shall be given to the City in the event of cancellation due to nonpayment of premium.
7. Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII. 8. The Consultant shall furnish the City with Certificates of Insurance and endorsements or insurance binders, signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, evidencing the coverage required by this section, the Standard Specifications, Special Provisions and/or any Supplementary Conditions. The Consultant shall furnish complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including original endorsements specifically required hereunder if requested. 9. The Consultant shall report, by telephone to the Project Manager within 24 hours, and also report in writing to the City within 48 hours, after Consultant or any Subcontractors or agents have knowledge of, any accident or occurrence involving death of or serious injury to any person or persons, or damage in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to property of the City or others, arising out of any work done by or on behalf of the Consultant as part of the contract. 10. Such report shall contain: a. the date and time of the occurrence, b. the names and addresses of all persons involved, and c. a description of the accident or occurrence and the nature and extent of the injury or damage. 11. The City, at its discretion, may increase the amounts and types of insurance coverage required hereunder at any time during the term of the contract by giving 30 days written notice. 12. If the Consultant fails to procure or maintain insurance as required by this section, the Standard Specifications, and any Supplementary Conditions, or fails to furnish the City with proof of such insurance, the City, at its discretion, may procure any or all such insurance. Premiums for such insurance procured by the City shall be deducted and retained from any sums due the Consultant under the contract. 13. Failure of the City to obtain such insurance shall in no way relieve the Consultant from any of its responsibilities under the contract. 14. The making of progress payments to the Consultant shall not be construed as relieving the Consultant or its Subcontractors of responsibility for loss or direct
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physical loss, damage, or destruction occurring prior to final acceptance by the City.
15. The failure of the City to enforce in a timely manner any of the provisions of this section shall not act as a waiver to enforcement of any of these provisions at any time during the term of the contract.
16. In the event Consultant carries Excess Liability Coverage, the Excess Liability Coverage shall apply to any and all claims related to the project on a primary and non-contributory basis, and the City’s insurance or self-insurance coverage shall be excess to the Consultant’s Excess Liability Coverage.
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Attachment 3
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CITY OF FOLSOM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2025
Urban Water
Management
Plan
APRIL 29, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:
Black Water Consulting Engineers
602 Lyell Drive, Modesto, CA 95356
209.322.1820 | www.blackwater-eng.com
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MODESTO | 602 Lyell Drive, Modesto, CA 95356 | 209.322.1820 | blackwater-eng.com April 29, 2025
Marcus Yasutake
City of Folsom - Environmental and Water Resources Department 50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Subject: Proposal Submission for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Dear Mr. Yasutake,
Black Water Consulting Engineers (Black Water) is pleased to submit our proposal for the preparation of the City of Folsom’s (City) 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). We recognize the critical importance of this effort in supporting the City’s long-term water supply reliability, regulatory compliance, and eligibility for State funding.
Our team brings extensive experience in urban water planning, demand forecasting, and drought contingency planning, having prepared and submitted UWMPs and WSCPs for agencies similar to the City of Folsom. We understand the evolving requirements of the Urban Water Management Planning Act and the forthcoming 2025 DWR Guidebook, and are prepared to deliver a thorough, timely, and DWR-compliant UWMP that aligns with the City’s growth and water resource strategy.
Under the leadership of Aja Verburg, P.E., and Assistant Project Manager Bao Cha, E.I.T., our team will provide clear project coordination, technical expertise, and responsive communication throughout the assignment.
We have carefully allocated staff hours by task to ensure an efficient and balanced approach, as outlined in our enclosed proposal.
We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with City staff, engage stakeholders, and support the City of Folsom’s commitment to sustainable water management. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Aja Verburg, P.E.
Vice President
(209) 753-0078 | [email protected]
Bao Cha, E.I.T.
Assistant Project Manager
(209) 694-4766 | [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................1 Scope of Work ...............................................................................................................2 Consultant Staff ..........................................................................................................6 Qualifications and References ............................................................................7 Appendix A - Resumes .............................................................................................A Appendix B - Rate Schedule..................................................................................B
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INTRODUCTION
Black Water Consulting Engineers (Black Water) is a S-Corporation, incorporated in California, with offices in Central California. We provide professional engineering services in water, wastewater, drainage, and construction management. Black Water was formed in 2012 and is comprised of talented professionals who endeavor to maintain an outstanding reputation for delivering responsive service, technical expertise, and value to our clients.
Our firm is staffed with experts in the fields of planning and design of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems; wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment works; storm water analysis and drainage facilities and construction management. We continually participate in the evaluation, design, and review of water and wastewater infrastructure projects and technologies in order to maintain a sound knowledge base of current design standards and construction methods. We have a solid track record in identifying and securing project financing, regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting requirements for the water and wastewater industries.
OUR FIRM’S CAPABILITIES & SERVICES
• Urban Water Management Plans
• Water Master Planning
• Demand Analysis
• Hydraulic Modeling of Distribution
Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Pumping & Booster Station Design
• Pipeline Design
• Well Design
• Water Treatment Design
• Water Rate Studies
• Technical Report Preparation
• System Permitting
• Storage Tank Design
• Financing Evaluations
• Construction Management
• Sewer Master Planning & Asset
Management
• Sanitary Sewer Management Plans
• Regulatory Compliance &
Permitting
• Compliance Reporting
• Pump Station & Force Main Design
• Corrosion & Odor Control
• Pipeline Rehabilitation
• Inverted Siphon Design
• Collection System Modeling
• Sewer & Storm System Rate Studies
• Collection System Evaluation &
Design
• Wastewater Treatment & Process
Design
• Trenchless Construction
• Wastewater Recycling & Reuse
• Financing Alternatives
• Construction Management
• Storm Drainage Analysis & Master
Planning
• Pump Station Design
• Hydrologic Modeling
• Capital Project Planning
• Condition Assessment
• Detention & Retention Facilities
• Open Channel & Culvert Design
• NPDES Compliance
• Rate Studies
• Low Impact Development (LID)
WATER WASTEWATER STORMWATER
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SCOPE OF WORK
OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY
In accordance with California Water Code (CWC) Section 10620(a), the City of Folsom (City) is required to prepare and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) that complies with the provisions of CWC Section 10640. The UWMP must be updated and submitted to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five (5) years. The City’s 2025 UWMP must be developed in alignment with the forthcoming 2025 UWMP Guidebook and submitted to DWR no later than July 1, 2026.
The primary objective of the City’s 2025 UWMP is to ensure long-term water supply reliability and sustainability through a comprehensive planning process that aligns with the requirements of the California Urban Water Management Planning Act. The UWMP is not only a foundational planning document, but also a critical compliance tool that enables the City to qualify for State funding, including grants, loans, and drought assistance programs administered by the California DWR. The UWMP will provide DWR, City stakeholders, and the public with essential information related to:
• Current and projected water supply and demand
• Implementation and effectiveness of water conservation programs • Water shortage contingency planning and drought response strategies • Water supply reliability under various scenarios and planning horizons The Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) will be updated and incorporated into the UWMP. The WSCP will outline the City’s formalized response and preparedness framework for managing water shortages.
Black Water recognizes that the development of the 2025 UWMP presents several key challenges, each of which requires careful planning, coordination, and technical expertise. Our team is committed to ensuring that all data used in the plan is accurate, thoroughly documented, and consistent across all relevant planning documents. We will facilitate clear and transparent communication with City staff, the City Council, the Utility Commission, the public, and regional partner agencies. Most importantly, Black Water will adhere to a disciplined project schedule, ensuring that all deliverables are completed efficiently and that the final UWMP is adopted and submitted to DWR by the July 1, 2026 deadline.
PROJECT APPROACH
Black Water understands the critical role of the UWMP in supporting sustainable water resource planning and compliance with the California Urban Water Management Planning Act. Our approach to completing the 2025 UWMP is centered on accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery.
Black Water will prepare the UWMP in full alignment with the forthcoming 2025 Guidebook issued by the California DWR. Our team is committed to ongoing coordination with the City to ensure all relevant data is integrated, public engagement is supported, and the final document meets DWR submittal requirements through the WUEdata portal by July 1, 2026.
The scope of work and tasks outlined in Section X of the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP) will be fully addressed as part of our scope of services. In addition to the RFP-defined tasks, the following provides a summary of supplemental tasks that Black Water will implement to support the successful completion of the City’s 2025 UWMP.
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CITY OF FOLSOM | 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN | 3 Task 1 – Progress Meetings and Project Management
Black Water will actively participate in meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the project is completed on time. The following will be addressed:
• Meetings
٥Conduct one (1) kick-off meeting. Our team will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the City and Black Water team members, the process for preparing for the 2025 UWMP, project schedule, and data requirements.
٥Includes ten (10) additional meetings with the City. All meetings will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. • Project Management and Administration
٥Internal management of the project including staff scheduling, monthly project updates to City, budget oversight, project correspondence, document production, review of work, and other general overhead items.
Task 2 – Prepare 2025 UWMP
Black Water will review the 2025 Guidebook and prepare the 2025 UWMP to meet all requirements.
Additionally, Black Water will respond to any questions or comments from the DWR. The following will be addressed:
• Data Collection and Analysis
٥Black Water will coordinate with the City staff to obtain and review existing data and previous reports to update the existing UWMP and WSCP.
٥Review the 2025 UWMP Guidebook when published.
٥Black Water will coordinate with other agencies and DWR as needed. • Prepare the 2025 UWMP
٥Prepare the draft 2025 UWMP in accordance with the 2025 UWMP Guidebook. The 2025 UWMP will address the following items:
• Unit demand analysis
• System description
• Water use characterization
• Water supply characterization
• Water reliability and drought risk assessment
• Water shortage contingency plan
• Demand management measures
٥Prepare the final 2025 UWMP, incorporating comments from City Council. ٥Submit to DWR.
• Respond to Questions/Comments from DWR
٥Provide support for responding to DWR’s questions and comments after submittal of the 2025 UWMP.
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CITY OF FOLSOM | 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN | 4 Task 3 - Public Hearing, Adoption, and Submission
Black Water will attend and participate in presentations at publicly scheduled meetings for the 2025 UWMP. • Attend two (2) public workshops (in-person for two hours) • Prepare two (2) presentations to the Utility Commission (in-person for two hours) • Prepare two (2) presentations to the City Council (in-person for two hours) • Public Hearing and adoption of 2025 UWMP and WSCP (in-person for two hours) Deliverable(s):
• Draft UWMP
٥Hard copies sent to regional agencies for comments
٥Five (5) hard copies submitted to the City
٥Electronic PDF copy
• Final UWMP
٥Two (2) hard copies submitted to the City
٥Electronic Word copy
٥Electronic PDF copy
٥DWR tables and UWMP checklist
• Electronic PDF, GIS, database, and other data management files, supporting documentation/ methodology for analyses/calculations, and all other data/information used to develop the UWMP for City distribution and use.
PROJECT TEAM
Our team is organized to efficiently deliver the 2025 UWMP and WSCP through clear leadership, specialized technical expertise, and structured collaboration. Each task outlined in the Scope of Work is assigned to key personnel based on their technical strengths and past experience preparing UWMPs for similar agencies. The accompanying Staff Hours by Task Table details the projected effort by individual and role across all tasks, providing a transparent view of our resource allocation.
Task Activity Principal Asst. PM Asst. Eng. Design/
Drafting
QAQC/
Admin
Total
Hours
1. Progress Mtgs and PM 17 21 11 0 17 66
2. Prepare 2025 UWMP 18 50 84 10 12 174
3. Public Hearing, Adoption, and
Submission
6 32 8 0 12 58
Total 41 103 103 10 41 298
Percent Contribution 14% 35% 35% 3% 14% 100%
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Black Water will prepare the 2025 UWMP to ensure timely submission to the State. Work will commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and after the 2025 DWR Guidebook is released. The Guidebook is anticipated to be released in June 2025. The table below outlines a schedule for completing the project.
Project Schedule
Task Description Date
DWR Guidebook Release Anticipated June 2025
Notice to Proceed July 8, 2025
1 Progress Meetings and Project Management
Kickoff Meetings July 22, 2025
Progress Meetings - Monthly (Assume 10) August 2025 - June 2026 Project Management and Administration July 8, 2025 – August 31, 2026 2 Prepare 2025 UWMP
Collect and Review Data July 8, 2025 – August 11, 2025
Prepare the Draft 2025 UWMP August 11, 2025 – January 26, 2026 Draft UWMP City Review Period January 26, 2026 – February 23, 2026 Prepare the Final 2025 UWMP February 23, 2026 – April 13, 2026 Final UWMP City Review Period April 13, 2026 – May 11, 2026 Submit Final 2025 UWMP June 22, 2026
Submit Final Adopted 2025 UWMP June 24, 2026
2025 UWMP due July 1, 2026
Respond to Questions/Comments from DWR July 1, 2026 – August 1, 2026 3 Public Hearing, Adoption, and Submission Assistance
Public Workshop 1 January 28, 2026
Presentation to the Utility Commission 1 February 4, 2026 Presentation to the City Council 1 February 11, 2026
Public Workshop 2 April 15, 2026
Presentation to the Utility Commission 2 April 22, 2026 Presentation to the City Council 2 April 29, 2026
Public Hearing and Adoption June 23, 2026
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CONSULTANT STAFF
The strength of our project team lies in its expertise, extensive experience, and collaborative approach, which make us the ideal choice for delivering the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Led by Aja Verburg, P.E., with 22 years of experience managing public infrastructure projects, and Bao Cha, E.I.T., with over 8 years of expertise in water and wastewater systems, our team has a proven track record of executing similar projects successfully. Our team’s expertise, supported by years of working with municipalities and public agencies across California, enables us to address project-specific challenges effectively. With a commitment to precision, regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable insights, we are confident in our ability to exceed expectations and contribute significantly to the City of Folsom’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Resumes can be found in Appendix A.
Principal-In-Charge/Quality Control
Aja Verburg, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
Bao Cha, E.I.T.
Assistant Engineer
Ernesto Meza, E.I.T.
Assistant Engineer
Andrew Ruiz, E.I.T.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
2020 Urban Water Management Plans
Black Water recently assisted several agency owners with the preparation of their 2020 UWMPs by updating the 2015 UWMP to satisfy the requirements of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMPA) and all amendments since 2015. Preparation for the 2020 UWMPs follows the California DWR Guidebook, ensuring full compliance with UWMPA requirements and specific agency policies. Each UWMP was developed in collaboration with DWR and agency staff, distributed for public review and adoption, and then electronically submitted to DWR. The UWMPs are due every five years, with the next major submission deadline being July 1, 2025.
Black Water has successfully assisted several urban water suppliers in developing their Water Shortage Contingency Plans (WSCP) as part of the 2020 UWMP. The WSCPs detail strategies for responding to varying levels of water shortages, incorporating input from agency staff to ensure practicality and effectiveness. By proactively addressing potential water shortages, these contingency plans support each agency’s commitment to water sustainability and resilience. The WSCP is required to be updated and submitted alongside the UWMP every five years.
Team Members: Aja Verburg, Bao Cha
Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments
Black Water has conducted several Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments (Annual Assessment) and Annual Water Shortage Assessment Reports (AWSAR) in compliance with the California Water Code (CWC).
The purpose of the Annual Assessment and AWSAR is to forecast near-term water supply conditions (for the current year) and ensure appropriate shortage response actions are triggered in a timely manner. The California DWR requires each urban water supplier to prepare the annual assessment and submit the AWSAR to the DWR online WUEdata portal on or before July 1 of each year.
Team Members: Aja Verburg, Bao Cha, Ernesto Meza, Andrew Ruiz REFERENCE:
City of Ceres
Samir Royal, Director of Public Works
P: 209.538.5732
2220 Hackett Road, Ceres, CA 95307
Dates: Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
REFERENCE:
City of Merced
Ken Elwin, P.E., Public Works Director
P: 209.385.6803
1776 Grogan Avenue, Merced, CA 95341
Dates: Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
REFERENCE:
City of Oakdale
Jeff Gravel, Public Services Director
P: 209.845.3600
455 South Fifth Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361
Dates: Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
REFERENCE:
City of Atwater
Justin Vinson, P.E., Public Works Superintendent
P: 209.777.0273
750 Bellevure Rd, Atwater, CA 95301
Dates: May 2021 - Aug 2021
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CITY OF FOLSOM | 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN | 8 Escalon Water System Evaluation | City of Escalon
REFERENCE: Juston Collins, Public Works Superintendent | P: 209.691.7400 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320
The water system evaluation included a review of the City’s water system and operations to address the requirements of a State citation to provide a plan and schedule for a Well No. 1 to address water quality and supply issues. The evaluation also prioritized supply and capacity improvements to comply with SWRCB Permit requirements, made recommendations to improve operations and increase efficiency of the system, provided budget cost for recommended improvements and identified potential funding sources. (Dates: Oct 2015 - Mar 2016)
Team Members: Aja Verburg, Bao Cha
Oakdale Water Master Plan Update | City of Oakdale
REFERENCE: Jeff Gravel, Public Services Director | P: 209.845.3600 455 South Fifth Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361
Black Water prepared the Oakdale Water Master Plan to evaluate the existing water supply, treatment, distribution, and storage systems, and to ensure that the City has adequate facilities to support future growth, goals, and policies, as defined in the Oakdale 2030 General Plan. The Water Master Plan included an analysis of existing water demands and development of future demand projections, and development of a GIS-based hydraulic model to evaluate the water supply and distribution system. A capital improvement plan recommending improvements to the existing and future potable water system was included in the document and will be used by the City for establishing budgets and implementing future projects. (Dates: Jul 2020 - Sep 2022) Team Members: Bao Cha
Santa Nella Water Master Plan | Santa Nella County Water District
REFERENCE: Amy Montgomery, General Manager | P: 209.826.0920 12931 S Hwy 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322
Black Water prepared a Water Master Plan document to evaluate the existing water supply, treatment, distribution and storage systems to ensure that the District has adequate facilities to support future growth, goals, and policies. The planning document provides design guidelines for water infrastructure to serve future developments and guidelines for future policy documents. Black Water collected and reviewed previous reports, studies, GIS data, record drawings, and other pertinent planning documents to develop a detailed description of the District’s existing water facilities. A hydraulic model was developed to analyze the capacity of the systems and to identify current and future system deficiencies. (Dates: Jan 2017 - Feb 2019) Team Members: Aja Verburg, Bao Cha
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APPENDIX A
RESUMES
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CITY OF FOLSOM | 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN | A-1 Aja J. Verburg, P.E.
VICE PRESIDENT
education
years with Black Water
years with others
registrations
affiliations
B.S., Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
11 11
Professional Engineer:
Arizona #72561
California #73020
Nevada #028296
Modesto Engineers Club,
Past President
Aja Verburg has 22 years of experience in public infrastructure and water/wastewater project management and design. Ms. Verburg has a strong understanding of delivering projects from a public agency’s perspective. She is experienced with of all aspects of project management, which includes application for funding, public outreach, preliminary engineering, environmental approval, right-of- way acquisition, utility coordination, permitting, project approval and design, and project advertisement, for federal, state, and locally-funded projects. This broad range of experience is a benefit to clients, as her approach for each project is to act as an extension of the agency staff and deliver the most cost efficient and innovative design, on schedule, from the planning stage through construction, to serve the client and public. Throughout her career she has served as a project manager and engineering designer for various public and private water and wastewater projects. Ms. Verburg also has extensive experience using Geographical Information System (GIS) software and Innovyze InfoWater and InfoSewer hydraulic network modeling software.
Project Experience
2020 Urban Water Management Plan, City of Merced - CA.
Project Manager. Black Water is currently updating the urban water management plan since its last preparation in 2015 to update the understanding of past, current, and future water conditions and management.
2020 Urban Water Management Plan, City of Ceres - CA. Project Manager. The Ceres water service area encompasses about 9.4 square miles and serves a population of about 48,430 people through 13 active wells. Black Water is currently updating their urban water management plan since its last preparation in 2015 to update the understanding of past, current, and future water conditions and management.
Water System Evaluation and Recommendations - DWSRF, City of Escalon - CA. Project Manager. Evaluated the performance of the City’s water system, specifically at the Well #1 site, and provided recommendations for supply and capacity improvements.
Water Master Plan, Santa Nella County Water District - Santa Nella, CA. Project Manager. Managed the preparation of a water master plan to evaluate the existing water supply, treatment distribution and storage systems to ensure that SNCWD has adequate facilities to support future growth, goals, and policies. The water master plan will provide design guidelines for water infrastructure to serve future developments and guidelines for future policy documents.
Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments, Multiple Agencies - CA. Project Manager. Conducted Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments and Annual Water Shortage Assessment Reports in compliance with the California Water Code.
On-Call Water Analyses, City of Tracy - CA. Project Manager. Maintained and updated the City’s hydraulic water model, and conducted various analyses to verify the condition and capacity of the existing water system to serve planned development and connections to the water system.
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CITY OF FOLSOM | 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN | A-2 Bao Cha, E.I.T.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Bao Cha has over eight years of experience in civil engineering specializing on water and wastewater systems. Prior to joining Black Water Consulting Engineers, she completed an internship at a wastewater treatment plant. During her time at the wastewater agency, she worked on various projects which involved providing recycled water to the community and updating the recycled water system. At Black Water, Ms. Cha has been involved in a wide variety of water and wastewater projects assisting in analyses, report production, hydraulic models, and application processes for securing state revolving funds.
Project Experience
2020 Urban Water Management Plan, City of Oakdale - CA. Assistant Engineer. Updated the urban water management plan since its last preparation in 2015 to update the understanding of past, current, and future water conditions and management.
2020 Urban Water Management Plan, City of Atwater - CA. Assistant Engineer. Updated the urban water management plan since its last preparation in 2015 to update the understanding of past, current, and future water conditions and management.
Oakdale Water Master Plan, City of Oakdale - CA. Assistant Engineer.
Preparing the water master plan to evaluate the existing water supply, treatment, distribution, and storage systems to ensure that the City has adequate facilities to support future growth, goals, and policies.
Water Master Plan, Santa Nella County Water District - Santa Nella, CA. Assistant Engineer. Assisted with the preparation of a water master plan to evaluate the existing water supply, treatment distribution and storage systems to ensure that SNCWD has adequate facilities to support future growth, goals, and policies.
The water master plan will provide design guidelines for water infrastructure to serve future developments and guidelines for future policy documents.
Water System Evaluation and Recommendations - DWSRF, City of Escalon - CA. Assistant Engineer.
Evaluated the performance of the City’s water system, specifically at the Well #1 site, and provided recommendations for supply and capacity improvements.
On-Call Water Analyses, City of Tracy - CA. Assistant Engineer. Conducted various analyses to verify the condition and capacity of the existing water system to serve planned development and connections to the water system. Responsibilities included developing hydraulic models and preparing the technical memoranda.
Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments, Multiple Agencies - CA. Assistant Engineer. Conducted Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessments and Annual Water Shortage Assessment Reports in compliance with the California Water Code.
Well 1A Improvements - DWSRF, City of Escalon - CA. Assistant Engineer. Funding assistance and the design for the new Well 1A, site improvements to connect the new well to the existing site infrastructure, and demolition of on-site inactive granular activated carbon treatment filters and existing well. Assisted with the construction funding application.
education
M.S., Civil Engineering,
University of the Pacific
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of the Pacific
years with Black Water
8 years with others
0 registrations
Engineer-in-Training:
California #157507
affiliations
Order of the Engineer
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ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Ernesto Meza is a recent civil engineer graduate with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis. Over the course of his career, he has gained extensive experience in both technical and field-based aspects of civil engineering. His expertise includes reviewing and analyzing construction documents, conducting thorough project inspections, and performing detailed plan reviews. Mr. Meza is also proficient in utilizing GIS applications for project planning and management, enhancing his ability to contribute to complex infrastructure projects. Additionally, Mr. Meza has a strong background in working on capital improvement projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and within regulatory standards. His well-rounded experience enables him to navigate both the design and implementation phases of civil engineering projects.
Project Experience
Water System Improvements - DWSRF, Sierra Park Water Company - Tuolumne County, CA. Assistant Engineer. Provided detailed design services for improvements to the Sierra Park Water System.
Improvements include construction of a water treatment plant, SCADA upgrades, replacement of existing groundwater well pump and well head discharge piping, installation of tank level monitoring and associated ancillary improvements for the purposes of treating groundwater to comply with water quality standards. Currently providing bidding assistance for the construction of the project.
Santa Nella/Volta Water Quality Improvement Project - DWSRF, Santa Nella County Water District - Merced County, CA. Assistant Engineer. The project involves improvements to the water supply facilities of SNCWD and Volta Community Services District and consolidation of the two systems. Improvements include a new well, trunk lines delivering water to the distribution systems, water storage, blending, and pumping facilities, and distribution improvements to the VCSD system. Responsibilities include assisting with the contract documents preparation.
2024 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report, City of Merced - CA. Assistant Engineer. Conducted the 2024 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment and prepared the Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report compliant with the California Water Code and as described in the 2021 City of Merced Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
CVMWC Water System Improvements, Cedar Valley Mutual Water Company - Oakhurst, CA. Assistant Engineer. This project consisted of the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate the existing water system and identify system deficiencies and evaluate improvements to provide the CVMWC community with safe and reliable drinking water. The study recommended construction of a new production well. Currently providing engineering services for the design and bidding assistance of the test well. Responsibilities included assisting with the preparation of the contract documents for bidding the construction of the test well.
Tracy Hindu Temple Water System, Schack & Company, Inc. - Tracy, CA. Assistant Engineer. Providing engineering services to evaluate the feasibility of consolidation with a nearby water system. Preparation of a preliminary technical report to submit to the SWRCB DDW for approval for the water system to apply for a permit to operate a small public water system.
education
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of California - Davis
years with Black Water
1 years with others
1 registrations
Engineer-in-Training:
California #179868
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ASSISTANT ENGINEER
education
years with Black Water
years with others
registrations
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Environmental, and Sustainable
Engineering, Santa Clara
University
Joined in 2024
0 Engineer-in-Training:
California #181498
Andrew Ruiz is a recent graduate of Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering.
His academic foundation includes coursework in structural analysis, wastewater treatment, reinforced concrete design, and land surveying.
Prior to joining Black Water, Mr. Ruiz gained experience in construction project management at a general contracting and design-build firm, where he worked as a Field Engineer. His work included project scheduling, cost estimation, contract management, and site logistics planning, providing him with valuable insight into large-scale civil projects.
At Black Water, Mr. Ruiz has contributed to various water and wastewater projects, including hydraulic modeling, infrastructure assessments, and technical feasibility studies. He has assisted with preparing engineering reports, system improvement plans, and cost estimates to support municipal and private-sector projects. His work includes pipeline evaluations, stormwater management planning, and regulatory compliance support, ensuring projects meet state and federal requirements. Additionally, Mr. Ruiz has played a key role in drafting technical memoranda, reviewing project specifications, and assisting with contract document development.
Project Experience
2024 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report, City of Atwater, CA. Assistant Engineer. Development and preparation of the 2024 Annual Water Shortage Assessment Report, evaluating water supply conditions and assessing system vulnerabilities. Assisted in data analysis, demand projections, and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements to support informed water resource planning.
ABF Freight Treatment System Engineering Technical Report, Calaveras Water Quality & Compliance – San Joaquin County, CA. Assistant Engineer. Reviewed and formatted the engineering technical report for an arsenic treatment system to ensure compliance with San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department regulations. The project included technical review, documentation refinement, and professional engineering certification to support regulatory approval.
Water System Improvements - DWSRF, Sierra Park Water Company - Tuolumne County, CA. Assistant Engineer. This project involved funding application services and detailed design services for improvements to the Sierra Park Water System. Improvements include construction of a water treatment plant, SCADA upgrades, replacement of existing groundwater well pump and well head discharge piping, installation of tank level monitoring and associated ancillary improvements for the purposes of treating groundwater to comply with water quality standards. Currently providing bidding assistance for the construction of the project. Responsibilities include assisting with preparation of cost estimates and addenda and reviewing RFIs during the bidding process.
Sanitary Sewer Management Plan Update and Audit, City of Pittsburg - CA. Assistant Engineer. Assisted in the audit and currently updating the City’s SSMP to ensure compliance with SWRCB Order No. 2022-0103- DWQ. The project involves reviewing existing policies, evaluating sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) data, updating regulatory compliance measures, and preparing the final SSMP report to support the City’s wastewater management program.
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APPENDIX B
RATE SCHEDULE
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MODESTO | 602 Lyell Drive, Modesto, CA 95356 | 209.322.1820 FRESNO | 155 E. Shaw, Suite 206, Fresno, CA 93710 | 559.375.1522 www.blackwater-eng.com
2025 Rate Schedule
ENGINEERING: Hourly Rate
ENGINEERING INTERN $118.00
ENGINEER TECHNICIAN $181.00
ASSISTANT ENGINEER $193.00
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER/ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER $239.00
PROJECT MANAGER $275.00
PRINCIPAL $302.00
TECHNICAL STAFF:
CAD TECHNICIAN $155.00
SENIOR CAD TECHNICIAN $178.00
SENIOR CAD DESIGNER $213.00
FIELD SERVICES:
CONSTRUCTION INTERN $118.00
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR $222.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER $275.00
ADMINISTRATION:
ADMINISTRATION $118.00
EXPERT WITNESS: $392.00
DIRECT COSTS: COST PLUS 10 PERCENT
SUBCONSULTANTS: COST PLUS 10 PERCENT
MILEAGE: IRS RATE
The above rate schedule is subject to adjustment on January 1, 2026.
The above rate schedule is valid for the duration of the contract.
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Table of Contents
A. Transmittal Letter 3
B. Introduction 4
a. History of Repeat Business 4
b. Understanding 5
c. City of Folsom Growth and Development 5
C. Scope of Work 6
a. Overview and Summary 6
b. Project Approach and Detailed Scope of Work 8
c. Project Schedule 13
d. Project Team 16
D. Consultant Staff 17
E. Verdantas Qualifications and References 19
a. Previous Experience with Similar Projects 19
F. Verdantas Team Resumes 23
G. Verdantas Rate Schedule 24
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+1 916-608-2212.
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A. Transmittal Letter
City of Folsom
Attention: Marcus Yasutake
Environmental and Water Resources Director
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Subject: 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
Verdantas Inc. (Verdantas) is pleased to provide the City of Folsom with our proposal to prepare the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Verdantas (formerly PBI) has been supporting City of Folsom (City) projects since legacy PBI’s inception in 2005 and has extensive experience working with the City. We understand that the 2025 UWMP will update the prior 2020 UWMP to meet the new criteria identified by the Department of Water Resources. We are excited about the opportunity to continue working with the City on this project. We are confident that Verdantas will make an exceptional partner for the City of Folsom for the following reasons. Experienced, highly qualified professionals specialized in the water industry are committed to your project. Karl Brustad, P.E., will provide overall quality control for the project. Karl has a background that is specialized in water projects and he has a long history of supporting water planning studies for numerous clients, including water master plans and UWMP’s. We are proposing Ashley Smith as the project manager for this project. Ashley managed the development of prior UWMPs and has managed several recent planning studies for various clients: Fair Oaks Water District - 2020 and 2015 UWMP, City of Folsom – 2016 Water Master Plan, Calaveras Public Utility District – Water Master Plan, Calaveras County Water District – Copper Cove Water Master Plan, and Kirkwood Meadows Public Utilities District – Water Master Plan. Ashley’s extensive experience supporting water planning studies makes her a perfect fit for your project. Our resources and local presence. Our office is located within the City of Folsom. Our team will capitalize on local expertise and efficiencies we have gained from prior work experience. Having worked with the City successfully over the years on numerous projects, we know geographics will not affect the execution of this project and we will be as responsive as we have been in the past to assure that the project and City receive the attention they are owed.
FIRM CONTACT INFORMATION
Verdantas – Folsom Office
80 Blue Ravine Road | Suite 280
Folsom, CA 95630
Primary Contact:
Ashley Smith, PE
(530) 200-6309 | [email protected]
A proven approach gets the job done right. Successful approaches breed successful projects, and we bring proven techniques to every stage of project development. From project management techniques that optimize project performance to good relationships with regulators, we keep the project on -track at every stage, saving our clients time and money in the short term, and delivering lasting value in the long -term. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this upcoming project. If you have any questions or require additional informa tion, please do not hesitate to contact Karl Brustad at (916) 804-6671.
Respectfully submitted,
Karl Brustad, PE, MBA
Assistant Vice President | Verdantas Inc.
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B. Introduction
Verdantas Inc. (Verdantas) is a nation-wide
company specialized in engineering, planning,
and science services to support their clients’
sustainability, resiliency, and strategic
infrastructure objectives. Verdantas has grown
exponentially in the last four years, strategically
acquiring firms including Peterson Brustad LLP
(PBI). PBI was originally founded in September
2005 to provide engineering consulting services
for the water industry.
We are diversified within the water resources
realm and provide planning and design services
for distribution systems, drinking water
treatment, water storage and pump station
systems, well rehabilitation and new well
development, wastewater collection systems,
storm water management, integrated water
resources management, water system master
planning, and flood management support.
Karl Brustad, a founding principal of PBI and
now an Assistant Vice President for Verdantas
Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in the water industry, and is actively involved in project delivery. He ensures that his clients receive expert attention, high quality products, and outstanding client service. Our team has decades of experience delivering industry leading civil engineering design and consulting services that help our water clients move projects forward in
support of our local communities.
a. History of Repeat Business
The true measure of a firm’s quality of service comes
in the form of repeat business. More than 80% of
legacy PBI’s annual services over the last ten years
were from repeat clients, who now receive the same
level of specialized care and the additional benefits of the larger Verdantas team. In the last twenty years,
our team has amassed multiple projects with many of
our clients shown in the table above. These clients
have come to trust us with their water infrastructure
and water resource projects.
PBI is now part of a larger family of companies,
Verdantas, comprised of over 1,700 professionals.
For the last 20 years, PBI has been a fixture of the water industry in Northern California, focusing on providing
water resource services for public sector clients. As a part of the Verdantas family of companies, legacy PBI
clients can now benefit not only from the efficient and quality design services they have come to expect from
PBI, but also a wide variety of specialized resources in- house by Verdantas, as needed.
The local expertise, reputation, and well-established
relationships of legacy PBI staff, paired with the
strengths of a team of diverse professionals nationwide make us an ideal collaborator in the water industry.
is now
# of
projects
completed
Repeat Clients
75+ California American Water (Cal Am)
35+ Placer County Water Agency (PCWA)
30+ Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA)
30+ San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency
(SJAFCA)
30+ Calaveras County Water District (CCWD)
25+ City of Folsom
20+ Sacramento Suburban Water District
(SSWD)
20+ San Joaquin County (SJC)
10 City of Stockton
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b. Understanding
We understand that the City of Folsom is interested in beginning to develop the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) . Services for the 2025 UWMP generally include data review and analysis, updating the City’s unit demand factors, development of demand projections, analysis and quantification of demand management measures, population and demographic analysis, system supplies, water supply reliability, water shortage contingency planning, climate change, other factors as identified by the Urban Water Management Planning Act, and preparation of the draft and final report.
We have proposed a team of professionals that are familiar with developing similar studies, including UWMP documents and are up to date on the latest requirements from DWR. 2025 UWMPs and WSCPs are due by July 1, 2026. DWR is currently developing guidance for this cycle of UWMPs which is anticipated to be released this summer. Based on our recent correspondence with DWR, 2025 guideline updates are anticipated to be minor in nature as no statutory changes are proposed . Our team is tracking updates from DWR and new guidance documents as they become available.
c. City of Folsom Growth and Development
The City of Folsom is located in Sacramento County, approximately 25 miles east of the City of Sacramento. The City is approximately 30 square miles in area. As of January 2024, the City’s population is approximately 80,600 (excluding the Folsom Prison residents). The City expects contin ued growth with on-going development south of Highway 50 as well as housing densification projects north of Highway 50. Our team has served as the City’s extension of staff for hydraulic modeling since 2014; therefore, our intimate understanding of on-going development and growth within the City is unmatched. Overall, the build-out population is expected to reach approximately 111,000 residents.
With an ultimate 30% increase in population, we understand that the continued monitoring and tracking of growth and demand is critical for the City’s planning efforts. As part of the UWMP and WSCP development, our team will develop a tool that allows the City to input data (housing growth, business growth, population changes, unit demand factor changes, and related items) to update the water demands, population figures, and development type for the Urban Water Management Plan on an annual basis.
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C. Scope of Work
We understand that the City is seeking a qualified candidate to develop a clear, comprehensive, and actionable UWMP and WSCP that integrates with the City's long-term planning efforts. a. Overview and Summary
We understand that the City of Folsom is interested in beginning to develop the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). We understand that the selected firm will need to stay updated on the 2025 UWMP Guidebook produced by DWR, and any other new requirements during this project so that they are all addressed in the final UWMP and WSCP. We have proposed a team of professionals that are familiar with developing similar studies, including UWMP documents and are up to date on the latest requirements from DWR. i. Understanding of City Objectives
We fully understand the requirements of the scope of work proposed by the City. We will rely on our prior experience and build upon the prior Urban Water Management Plans completed by the City to complete the scope of work identified herein. We understand that the City has the following objectives:
Comply with DWR’s latest guidance documents for UWMP and WSCP submittal requirements Develop an updated UWMP and WSCP that incorporates the City’s water portfolio from the City’s Water Vision efforts
The 2025 UWMPs and WSCPs are due for submission to DWR no later than July 1, 2026. Our teams prior experience with UWMP development and familiarity with City demands and hydraulic model allow us to streamline the project deliverables and allow adequate time to ensure that the 2025 UWMP and WSCP provides for public review and City Council adoption in a timely manner to meet the submission deadline.
ii. Understanding of Project Challenges
The City currently relies on Folsom Reservoir for 100 percent of its drinking water supply.
Groundwater is not readily available because the City sits mostly on granite rock. While the Folsom reservoir and the City’s historic water rights have provided a high degree of water reliability, warmer winters, more intense droughts, and evolving environmental regulations, amongst other factors, are driving the City to evaluate its water supplies and supply infrastructure. Therefore, we understand that the City of Folsom has unique water management challenges which include but are not limited to:
1. Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Growth – the buildout population of the City is expected to increase by nearly 30%.
2. City Water Vision and Portfolio – the City has hosted several public workshops in 2024 to help diversify the supply portfolio
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3. Whole Sale Water from SJWD - Ashland is currently served by SJWD with infrastructure maintained by the City
4. Non-potable Supply – Verdantas recently authored the non-potable water master plan and the City’s plans to utilize Aerojet’s groundwater extraction treatment wells for non-potable irrigation in the FPA
iii. Quality Control Plan
We will utilize our established and recently updated
quality control plan to ensure all deliverables are
reviewed by senior staff with relevant experience to
ensure the City receives quality deliverables. Karl
Brustad will review all deliverables in advance of submitting to the City. We exclusively utilize Blue Beam Studio software to perform quality control reviews. This software will document all comments from senior staff including response from staff on how the comments were addressed. This allows for seamless backcheck by our reviewers to ensure the highest quality deliverables are submitted.
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b. Project Approach and Detailed Scope of Work
Our approach to planning studies is to confirm the planning/design criteria and client expectations up front during the kick-off meeting to gain concurrence with all team members prior to initiating any effort to ensure the utmost efficiency in the performance of the study. This not only avoids possible rework but will help keep the project on schedule and on budget.
The following sections highlight the detailed scope of work.
Task 1. Information and data collection – This task includes the review of existing information and request for supplemental information from the City.
Task 2. 2020 UWMP and WSCP review – This task includes the review of both the 2020 UWMP and WSCP which are both available on the City’s website and DWR website.
Task 3. Unit demand analysis
Task 3.1 This task includes reviewing existing unit demand factors from the 2020 UWMP.
Task 3.2 This task includes updating unit demand factors based on the evaluation of water use trends by customer account for the previous ten years. The level of effort for this task is coupled with the development of land-use categories to further refine unit demands by user type.
Task 3.3 This task includes categorizing consumption data by customer class.
Task 3.4 This task includes conducting an indoor and outdoor water use analysis to support unit demand factors.
Task 3.5 This task includes reviewing and analyzing water use data for the Folsom Plan Area to develop unit demand factors for future unit demand calculations in the FPA.
Task 3.6 This task includes comparing the future unit demand factors developed in Task 3.5 to unit demand factors that incorporate the urban water use efficiency standards and recommending the appropriate unit demand factors to use for all land-use categories.
Task 3.7 This task includes reviewing unit demand factor land-use categories and developing recommendations for modifying the land-use categories. It is assumed that the City’s land use categories should be expanded into sub-categories (such as low, medium, and high-density residential) to maintain consistency with recent and ongoing developments.
Task 3.8 This task includes identifying industrial water users that could potentially classify as using “process water” as defined in Water Code Section 10608.12 and using water meter data to develop an estimate of the volume of water used by each industrial water user under this category that would qualify as “process water”.
Task 4. System description
Task 4.1: This task includes a service area description covering: general description, service area boundary and water service zones, service area climate, service area population, demographics, socioeconomics, and land uses within the service area.
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Task 4.2: This task includes the per capita calculation for Single Family Residential and Multi Family Residential within the City water service area and within the retail area of San Juan Water District (American River Canyon north and south). It includes providing population calculations based on the following and recommending which model (including a narrative of the selected model) the City should use in this plan and in annual water service area population accounting: Census data tracks, Department of Water Resources Population tool, other state agency population projections, or some combination of above.
Task 4.3: This task includes providing the service area population by City water service zones based on the per capita tool utilized in Task 4.2 for 2025 and in 5-year increments to 2050 with the breakdown by land-use category.
Task 4.4: This task includes calculating the City’s build-out population by City water service zone based on the current 2035 General Plan (amended August 27, 2024) with the breakdown by land-use category.
Task 5. Water use characterization- Similar to the existing UWMP, water use characterization will be based on current meter data for the City. The following tasks provide detailed sections that will impact water use characteristics.
Task 5.1: This task includes documenting existing potable and non-potable demands.
Task 5.2: This task includes providing data on past (five years), current (2025), and future potable and non-potable demands to 2050 by land-use category.
Task 5.3: This task includes calculating potable and non-potable build-out demands based on the updated 2035 General Plan by land-use category.
Task 5.4: This task includes providing data and necessary analysis related to distribution system losses pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.34.
Task 5.5: This task includes documenting low-income (as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code) household water use demands to 2050.
Task 5.6: This task includes documenting demands by water service zone for the Ashland service zone, incorporating data from San Juan Water District’s 2025 UWMP, or using existing data from their 2020 UWMP if the 2025 data is not available.
Task 5.7: This task includes developing and providing a description of how the City incorporates climate change into the water use projections.
Task 6. Water supply characterization
Task 6.1: This task includes providing a description of the City’s water sources and explaining how these supplies are managed in relation to each other.
Task 6.2: This task includes documenting the City’s water rights and contracts, including the total volume of water.
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Task 6.3: This task includes describing groundwater basins within the City. The City is a member of the Sacramento Groundwater Authority and the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority but has not pumped any groundwater in the last 20 years.
Task 6.4: This task includes exploring recycled water and desalinated water opportunities, providing information pursuant to Water Code Section 10633.
Task 6.5: This task includes describing the wastewater collection and treatment for the City pursuant to Water Code Section 10633 understanding that the City does not perform wastewater treatment.
Task 6.6: This task includes detailing any existing, planned, or potential future water exchange or transfer opportunities pursuant to Water Code Section 10631.
Task 6.7: This task includes reviewing the City’s Water Vision project to learn more about potential water supply portfolios discussed with the public and Stakeholder group, and how these projects are included in the 2025 UWMP - Planning a Resilient & Reliable Water Future | Folsom, CA.
Task 6.8: This task includes including energy-related information pursuant to Water Code Section 10631.
Task 7. Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment Task 7.1: This task includes assessing the reliability of potable and non-potable water supplies compared to demands for normal, single dry-year, and multiple dry-year scenarios (drought lasting at least 5 consecutive years) to 2050. It involves reviewing historical inflow data into Folsom Reservoir to determine and recommend the appropriate dry-year scenarios (single and multiple) and developing a drought risk assessment pursuant to Water Code Section 10635, including all narrative descriptions required for the assessment.
Task 7.2: This task includes describing any constraints on the City’s water supplies and providing a description of the management strategies that have been, or will be, employed to address these constraints.
Task 8. Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Task 8.1: This task includes developing a WSCP pursuant to Water Code Section 10632, reviewing the City’s current WSCP, recommending any changes or updates needed, and completing the work necessary to update the WSCP.
Task 8.2: This task includes developing a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.5.
Task 8.3: This task includes updating the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance (Folsom Municipal Code Section 13.26) to align with the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, including a draft and final version (track changes file and clean file).
Task 9. Demand Management Measures (DMM)
Task 9.1: This task includes providing a narrative description of the Demand Management Measures (DMMs) implemented over the last five years. At a minimum, this should include: water waste prevention ordinance, metering, conservation pricing, public education and outreach, programs to
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assess and manage distribution system real loss, water conservation program coordination and staffing support, and other DMMs.
Task 9.2: This task includes describing the DMMs the City will implement to achieve its water use target pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.20.
Task 10. Draft report – include the 10 chapters as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook - This task includes sending hard copies to regional agencies for comments, submitting five hard copies to the City, and providing an electronic PDF copy.
Task 11. Final report – include the 10 chapters as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook - This task includes submitting two hard copies to the City, providing an electronic Word copy, and submitting an electronic PDF copy. It also includes the final submittal to DWR and filling out all required DWR tables.
Additionally, it includes completing the UWMP checklist as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook.
Task 12. Supporting documentation to provide to the City - This task includes providing supporting documentation to the City. This includes GIS, Word, and Excel files used, as well as documentation detailing any assumptions and showing calculation derivations. The methodologies for unit demand analysis, service area population, and residential and non-residential growth are also included.
Task 13. Project Management and Meetings - This task includes managing the project and conducting meetings. It involves a project kick-off meeting, monthly review meetings (assumed to include 10 virtual meetings), two public workshops (in-person for two hours each), two presentations to the Utility Commission (in-person for two hours each), two presentations to City Council (in-person for two hours each), coordination with other agencies (including Sacramento County, USBR, San Juan Water District, Golden State Water Company, Placer County Water Agency, RWA, Sacramento County Water Agency, SCGA, EID, El Dorado Water Agency, City of Roseville, Fair Oaks Water District, Orangevale Water District, Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Sacramento Water Forum, ad the Environmental Council of Sacramento at minimum), and a public hearing for the adoption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP (in-person for two hours).
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c. Project Schedule
We believe that good project management is
essential to the success of a project. Our expertise
and abilities as project managers have allowed
Verdantas to provide specialized project
management services for several of our clients’
projects and programs.
We believe in keeping all team members
informed of the project status, which includes
City staff, Verdantas staff, and other project
stakeholders. To fulfill this need, we invite several
team members to project meetings and send
regular project updates to team members
periodically via e-mail. We also like to utilize
routine conference calls with the City’s project manager to provide status updates, address immediate needs, and ultimately keep the project on track and on schedule.
Constant oversight of the project budget and schedule is a proven method to avoiding surprises. We have implemented several project management tools to assist our project managers. Our accounting system provides up-to-date cost reports by task, which compares actual to budgeted costs. We have developed project scheduling templates using Microsoft Project, which track projects through completion. Our project schedules maintain a baseline schedule, so we can track the overall success of the schedule.
The project schedule for completion of the project is included on the following page. All major outputs and meetings are included in the schedule and 3 weeks have been allocated for City review.
Example Project Schedule with Baseline
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d. Project Team
All services identified in this proposal will be supported by our team located in PBI’s legacy office in Folsom, CA.
Verdantas has assembled a team that has the knowledge, experience and dedication to provide the City with the needed planning services to support the 2025 UWMP. Our team was hand-picked to meet the specific needs of your project.
Ashley Smith, P.E., who is currently providing similar planning support for several clients, will be the project manager for this project. She will be the City’s primary point of contact and will oversee all aspects of the project. We have selected Karl Brustad, P.E., MBA to provide QA/QC for this project who has extensive history working with the City.
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D. Consultant Staff
Karl Brustad, PE, MBA | Principal-in-Charge | AVP
EDUCATION: M.B.A., California State University, Sacramento | B.S., Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico
LICENSES: CA – Civil Engineer - # 57869 | Grade IV Water Treatment Operator - #22526
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES: Water Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Operation. Water/Wastewater Master Planning
Karl Brustad has more than 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of water supply, flood control systems, water distribution, wastewater collection, groundwater supply wells, water storage, water and wastewater pump stations, and water treatment systems. Karl spent several years working for a water utility prior to entering the consulting field 25 years ago, where it gave him an understanding of the client’s perspective and expectations of consultants. He is intimately familiar with a variety of water and wastewater modeling applications.
Ashley Smith, PE | Project Manager III
EDUCATION: B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering; Minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment,
University of California, Davis
LICENSES: CA – Civil Engineer - #86512 | Water Treatment Operator, Grade T2 - #42384
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES: Water Infrastructure Design and Planning, Water Master Planning, Hydraulic Modeling, Auto CAD/Civil 3D Design
Ashley has been the responsible lead engineer for numerous water infrastructure projects over the last decade. She has accrued valuable experience in water infrastructure and pipeline design, water treatment plant design, tank rehabilitation, as well as hydraulic modeling. Her design experience includes pump stations, water treatment plants, water storage tanks, and pipelines using AutoCAD Civil 3D. She also has planning experience in water system master plans, capital improvement plans, and cost estimating.
Years of
Industry
Experience: 30
Availability 20%
Years of Industry
Experience: 11
Availability: 30%
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Drew Azavedo, PE | Senior Engineer I
EDUCATION: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cal State - Sacramento LICENSES: CA – Civil Engineer - #95471
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES: Underground infrastructure with an emphasis on water pipeline design
Drew is an experienced and dedicated water resources engineer with eight years of comprehensive expertise in water pipeline design and project management. Proven track record in collaborating with diverse clients and districts, ensuring adherence to Division of Drinking Water (DDW) standards for multiple plan sets.. Proficient in creating detailed exhibits and correspondence for regulatory compliance. Hands-on experience in design-build projects, with a keen understanding of construction site dynamics. Drew holds a Professional Engineering license (PE) and Associate Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and industry best practices.
Laura Hernandez Uribe, EIT | Staff Engineer II
EDUCATION: MS in engineering sciences, University of the Pacific, CA. | B.S.
Sciences University of the Pacific, CA - Specialization: Civil Engineering LICENSES: CA - Engineer-In-Training, No. 172121
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES: Water treatment, water distribution, water storage, and pumping projects
Laura has worked on a variety of water infrastructure design projects including: water treatment, water distribution, water storage, and pumping projects. She has experience in planning, modeling, designing, and rehabilitating water resources including wells, pipelines, water storage and water treatment facilities. Laura is proficient in AutoCAD software.
Hayden Horan, EIT | Staff Engineer II
EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Sacramento, CA
LICENSES: CA - Engineer-In-Training, No. 178955
TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES: Water infrastructure, water treatment, and pump station projects
Hayden joined Verdantas in 2023 and specializes in water infrastructure, water treatment, and pump station projects. He has experience modeling, designing, cost estimating, and restoring water resources including wells pipelines, water treatment facilities, and levees. He is proficient in ArcGIS, InfoWater, and AutoCAD software.
Years of Industry
Experience: 8
Availability: 35%
Years of Industry
Experience: 9
Availability: 35%
Years of Industry
Experience: 2
Availability: 30%
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E. Verdantas Qualifications and References
a. Previous Experience with Similar Projects
Our team has developed numerous water master plans for our clients, which included condition assessments of existing facilities, development of hydraulic models for the evaluations of distribution systems, identification of deficiencies, alternatives analysis and identification of recommended improvements used to support the development of capital improvement programs. Our team has supported water master plans and hydraulic modeling for both large and small water Districts and municipalities including City of Stockton, City of Folsom, Calaveras County Water District, Fair Oaks Water District, El Dorado Irrigation District, Calaveras Public Utility District, Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District and Placer County Water Agency.
Below we have provided project examples and references for similar work. 2016 Water Master Plan Update & 2015 Urban Water Management Plan Client: City of Folsom
Contact: Marcus Yasutake, Director of Utilities, City of Folsom, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 | (916) 351-3528
Provided evaluation of the water system relative to current and future water demands consistent with 2015 Urban Water Management Plan.
Provided data review and analysis, development of updated demand projections, analysis of demand management measures, system supplies, water supply reliability, water shortage contingency planning, and climate change.
Updated hydraulic models for existing, intermediate, and build out scenarios. Identified system improvements and prepared cost estimates and a 10-year Capital Improvement Program.
2020 and 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
Client: Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD)
Contact: Paul Siebensohn, Technical Services Manager, Fair Oaks Water District, 10326 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA | (916) 844-3513
Recently completed the 2020 UWMP and WSCP.
Verdantas prepared in its entirety the 2015 UWMP per California Water Code. Evaluated all aspect of the UWMP sections including water supply and demand for existing and future buildout scenarios, water shortage contingency planning, system supplies, and other factors.
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2010 Urban Water Management Plan
Client: Georgetown Divide Public Utility District (GDPUD) Contact: Hank White, currently General Manager at Foresthill PUD, | (530) 367-2511 | [email protected]
Prepared in its entirety the 2010 UWMP per California Water Code. Work included: evaluating effectiveness of existing best management practice, developing baseline water use, population projections, target water use, and water supply contingency plans.
Benefit cost analyses were presented to the GDPUD Board of Directors for demand management measures that were not implemented by the District. Presented UWMP findings to the GDPUD Board of Directors Recycled Water Master Plan Update and Hydraulic Model (2023) Client: City of Folsom
Contact: Marcus Yasutake, Director of Utilities, City of Folsom, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 | (916) 351-3528
The City has recently expanded its service area to allow for future development projects in the areas south of Highway 50.
The City is preparing for significant growth, particularly in the areas south of Highway 50. The major planned developments south of Highway 50 include the Easton Project and the Folsom Plan Area (FPA).
Verdantas is updating the 2015 Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Non-Potable Water Analysis 2.0 (2015 Analysis) in conjunction with developing a hydraulic model for the non-potable water distribution system.
The Plan will include evaluation and sizing for existing infrastructure and planned backbone infrastructure.
Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Hydraulic Model Update (2022)
Client: City of Folsom
Contact: Marcus Yasutake, Director of Utilities, City of Folsom, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 | (916) 351-3528
Integrating planned FPA and existing developments into the City’s hydraulic model. Redistributed demand data to new development by land type. Model runs tested to confirm acceptable importation of new infrastructure.
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2025 Water Master Plan and Hydraulic Model Update
Client: Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District
Contact: Erik Christeson, General Manager, KMPUD, 33540 Loop Road Kirkwood, CA 95646 | (209) 258-4444 Verdantas is currently developing the original water master plan that includes a detailed 20+ year capital improvement plan (CIP) used to support financial planning and ensure adequate funding for future improvements.
A hydraulic model was developed using InfoWater Pro to analyze different water supply and demand scenarios throughout the distribution system.
The Master Plan included an evaluation of the water system’s water supply, water demands, water treatment facilities, transmission system, distribution system, and storage facilities. The updated WMP will evaluate the materials, ages, and conditions of the existing infrastructure and provide recommendations to assist the District with updates to the risk and resilience assessment and emergency response planning.
Includes the preparation of capital facilities improvements including estimated costs and implementation schedule for a 5-year CIP and a 20-year Asset Management Program. 2023 Water Master Plan Update and 2008 Water Master Plan Client: Calaveras Public Utility District (CPUD)
Contact: Mathew Roberts, Interim Gen. Manager, CPUD, 506 W. Saint Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249 | (209) 754-9442
Verdantas developed the original water master plan that included a detailed 20+ year capital improvement plan (CIP) used to support financial planning and ensure adequate funding for future improvements.
A hydraulic model was developed using InfoWater Pro to analyze different water supply and demand scenarios throughout the distribution system representing approximately 3,000 rural customers in mountainous terrain.
The Master Plan included an evaluation of the water system’s water supply, water demands, water treatment facilities, transmission system, distribution system, and storage facilities. Verdantas prepared an update to the WMP to evaluate the capacity of the existing water system to meet existing and future water demands including fire flow capabilities. The updated WMP evaluated the materials, ages, and conditions of the existing infrastructure and provided recommendations to assist the District with updates to the risk and resilience assessment and emergency response planning.
Included the preparation of capital facilities improvements including estimated costs and implementation schedule for a 5-year CIP and a 20-year Asset Management Program.
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Ebbetts Pass Reach Water Master Plan and Capacity Charges Client: Calaveras County Water District (CCWD)
Contact: Bill Perley, Charles Palmer, District Engineers, CCWD, 120 Toma Court, San Andreas, CA | (209) 642-3209
Evaluated historical water demands and growth rates for three different regions of the Ebbetts Pass water system.
Updated water master plan and provided capacity charge updates. Developed capital improvement projects including: storage tanks, treatment facilities, booster pump stations, and distribution system piping.
Evaluated existing capacity charges and made recommendations for new updated charges. Estimated costs for build-out conditions.
Jenny Lind Water System & Copper Cove Water System Master Plan & Capacity Charge Client: Calaveras County Water District (CCWD)
Contact: Charles Plamer, District Engineer, CCWD, 120 Toma Court, San Andreas, CA 95249 | (209)642-3209 Updated water master plan and provided capacity charge updates Evaluated historical water demands and growth rates for the Jenny Lind Water System. Developed existing and build-out conditions water system models utilizing Innovyze InfoWater to assess the systems in comparison to District design standards. Evaluated existing capacity charges and made recommendations for new updated charges.
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Verdantas
Office Location
Folsom, CA
Education
MBA, California State University,
Sacramento
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Chico
Licenses/Certifications
CA – Professional Engineer -
#57869
Grade 4 Water Treatment
Operator, CA No. 22526
Certificate of Advanced Business
Studies; CA State University,
Sacramento
Years of Experience
30 Years of Industry Experience
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Karl Brustad, PE, MBA
Principal-in-Charge | AVP
Karl Brustad has more than 30 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of water supply, water distribution, water storage, and water treatment systems. His experience includes groundwater and surface water treatment, storage tanks, pumping stations, pipeline distribution and conveyance, wells, master planning, flood control, telemetry, and SCADA. He is intimately familiar with a variety of water and wastewater modeling applications.
Project Experience
Recycled Water Master Plan Update and Hydraulic
Folsom, CA | 2020 – 2024
The city has recently expanded its service area to allow for future development projects in the areas south of Highway 50. The city is preparing for significant growth, particularly in the areas south of Highway 50. The major planned developments south of Highway 50 include the Easton Project and the Folsom Plan Area (FPA).
Verdantas updated the 2015 Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Non -Potable Water Analysis 2.0 (2015 Analysis) in conjunction with developing a hydraulic model for the non -potable water distribution system. The Plan included evaluation and sizing for existing infrastructure and planned backbone infrastructure.
Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Hydraulic Model Update
Folsom, CA | 2018-Ongoing
Integrating planned South of Highway 50 FPA and existing developments into the City’s hydraulic model and redistributing demand data to new development by land type. The model runs tests to confirm acceptable importation of new infrastructure. An intermediate model was developed to simulate temporary operation conditions prior to the planned improvements being constructed.
On-Call Fire Flow Testing – City of Folsom
Folsom, CA | 2016 – Ongoing
Verdantas is importing information from the Folsom Plan Area Developments, south of Highway 50, into the City’s existing model and modeling fire flow tests for both the north and south of Highway
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Verdantas
Office Location
Fo
lsom, CA
Education
B.S. Civil and Environmental
E
ngineering with Minor in
Sustainability in the Built
Environment, UC Davis
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Professional Civil
En
gineer California No. 86512
Water Treatment Operator,
Grade T2 No. 42384
Years of Experience
11 Y
ears of Industry Expe rience
10 Years at Verdantas
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Ashley Smith, PE
Project Manager III
Ashley has over 11 years of experience in water and water resources projects. She has accrued valuable experience in water infrastructure design as well as hydrologic modeling. Ashley’s design experience includes transmission mains and pipelines, water storage tanks and pump stations, , new wells design and well rehabilitation, flood control using AutoCAD Civil 3D. She also has planning experience in flood management, water system master plan, capital improvement plans, and cost estimating. She has been the responsible project manager and lead design engineer for dozens of water infrastructure projects since she joined Verdantas in 2014.
Project Experience
2020 and 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) – Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD)
Fair Oaks, CA | 2016 and 2021
Verdantas recently completed the 2020 UWMP update for the assessment of all water utilities in Fair Oaks. Previously PBI had prepared, in its entirety, the 2015 UWMP per California Water Code. Provided analysis for the current system and its efficiency and designed a master plan that could be capable to satisfy the demand from the system. Evaluated all aspect of the UWMP sections including water supply and demand for existing and future build- out scenarios, water shortage contingency planning, system supplies, and other factors. Designed a plan for the construction and maintenance needed to be done to get the system to this level of operation. Ashley assisted with the 2015 UWMP and was the project manager for the 2020 UWMP.
Recycled Water Master Plan Update and Hydraulic
Folsom, CA | 2020 – 2024
The City has recently expanded its service area to allow for future development projects in the areas south of Highway 50. The City is preparing for significant growth, particularly in the areas south of Highway
50. The major planned developments south of Highway 50 include the Easton Project and the Folsom Plan Area (FPA). Verdantas is updating the 2015 Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Non-Potable Water Analysis 2.0 (2015 Analysis) in conjunction with developing a hydraulic model for the non-potable water distribution system. The Plan will include evaluation and sizing for existing infrastructure and planned backbone infrastructure. Ashley was the project manager for this project.
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Verdantas
Office Location
Folsom, CA
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Cal State - Sacramento
Licenses/Certifications
CA – Civil Engineer - #95471
Technical Specialties
Underground infrastructure
with an emphasis on water
pipeline design
Years of Experience
8 Years of Industry Experience
<1 Year at Verdantas
Training & Software
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
design
Associate DBIA member
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Drew Azevedo, PE
Senior Engineer I
Drew is an experienced and dedicated water resources engineer with eight years of comprehensive expertise in water pipeline design and project management. Proven track record in collaborating with diverse clients and districts, ensuring adherence to Division of Drinking Water (DDW) standards for multiple plan sets. Skilled in overseeing engineering projects from conception to completion, adeptly managing schedules, budgets, and resources. Proficient in creating detailed exhibits and correspondence for regulatory compliance. Hands-on experience in design-build projects, with a keen understanding of construction site dynamics. Drew holds a Professional Engineering license (PE) and Associate Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence and industry best practices.
Project Experience
Engineering Project Manager – West Valley Construction Company Sacramento, CA | 2024
As a project manager, Drew managed design-build main replacement projects from planning through execution and completion. He was responsible for ensuring the quality of deliverables and maintaining client relationships. He provided oversight for budgeting and billing for multiple projects, including invoice creation and distribution. Additionally, Drew provided management support and mentorship to his staff.
Curry Court Pipeline Loop Project – Placer County Water Agency (PCWA)
Auburn, CA | 2024 – Ongoing
This project is to design approximately 600-ft of 8-in pipe to provide a loop to Shadow Rock Estates subdivision to improve fluctuations in pressure resulting from increased demands in the area. The project would connect to a 8-in ACP line on the north to a 8-in PVC line within Curry Court. This alignment being considered traverses through a private, undeveloped property. The project includes utility coordination, encroachment permit applications, and construction services. Drew is assisting with project design and permitting .
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Verdantas
Office Location
Folsom, CA
Education
Master’s in Engineering
Sciences, University of the
Pacific, CA.
B.S. Sciences University of the
Pacific, CA.
Specialization: Civil Engineering
Licenses/Certifications
CA - En
gineer-In-Training, No.
172121
Years of Experience
9 Years of Industry Experience
< 1 Years at Verdantas
Laura Hernandez Uribe, EIT
Staff Engineer II
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Laura joined Verdantas in October of 2023 and has worked on a variety of water infrastructure design projects including water treatment, water distribution, water storage, and pumping projects. She has experience in planning, modeling, designing, and rehabilitating water resources including wells, pipelines, water storage and water treatment facilities. Laura is proficient in AutoCAD software.
Project Experience
2023 Water Master Plan Update – Calaveras Public Utility District San Andreas, CA | 2023 – Ongoing
Verdantas created an original water master plan that includes a 20+ year capital improvement plan for financial planning and infrastructure development for approximately 3,000 rural customers. An update is being prepared to assess the capacity of the existing water system to meet current and future demands, including fire flow capabilities. This update will analyze the infrastructure's materials, ages, and conditions, and will provide recommendations for risk assessment and emergency planning, along with a 5-year capital facilities improvement schedule and a 20-year asset management program.
On-Call Modeling Support Services – City of Folsom
Folsom, CA | 2019 – Ongoing
The City of Folsom began development of the South of Highway 50 project and needed to prepare an analysis of anticipated water demand for the area. Verdantas was hired to assist with the analysis of the City’s fire hydrants in both the developed and undeveloped areas of the city. A minimum of 20 psi is required to be maintained within the public water distribution system during a fire flow event per the CA Department of Health Services regulations. Laura is the staff engineer responsible for modeling flows and utilizing the extrapolation method per NFPA 291 recommendations to calculate the resultant flow at 20 psi.
Recycled Water Master Plan Update and Hydraulic Model
Folsom, CA | 2020 – 2024
Verdantas updated the 2015 Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Non-Potable Water Analysis 2.0 (2015 Analysis) in conjunction with developing a hydraulic model for the non-potable water distribution system. The Plan included evaluation and sizing for existing infrastructure and planned backbone infrastructure.
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Verdantas
O
ffice Location
F
olsom, CA
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, California
State University, Sacramento,
CA
Licenses/Certifications
CA - Engineer-In-Training, No .
178955
Y
ears of Ex perience
2 Y
ears of Industry Expe rience
< 1 Year s at Ve r dantas
Hayden Horan, EIT
Staff Engineer II
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Hayden joined Verdantas in October of 2023 and specializes in water infrastructure, water treatment, and pump station projects. He has experience modeling, designing, cost estimating, and restoring water resources including wells pipelines, water treatment facilities, and levees.
He is proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and InfoWater software.
Project Experience
2023 Water Master Plan Update – Calaveras Public Utility District San Andreas, CA | 2023 – Ongoing
Verdantas developed a comprehensive water master plan (WMP) featuring a 20+-year capital improvement plan (CIP) for financial planning and infrastructure funding, incorporating a hydraulic model in InfoWater Pro to analyze supply-demand scenarios for a 3,000-customer rural mountainous system. The original WMP assessed supply, treatment, transmission, distribution, and storage, and its update now evaluates system capacity for current/future demands (including fire flows), infrastructure conditions, risk resilience, and emergency planning, while outlining a 5-year CIP and 20- year asset management program with cost estimates. Staff engineer Hayden is updating the InfoWater Pro model and conducting fire flow testing.
Dudley Main Replacement Project – Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD)
Sacramento, CA | 2024 – Ongoing
Verdantas is providing engineering design services for the Dudley Main Replacement Project which includes the design of approximately 1,300 ft of 16-in ductile iron (DI) water main to replace the existing 10-in asbestos cement water main. The design includes a cathodic protection system, site survey, utility coordination, a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) as well as final design documents, permitting, Right of Way support, a Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP), and bid assistance services. Hayden is currently providing design services for the project.
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CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
2025 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROPOSAL FOR CITY OF FOLSOM
APRIL 29, 2025
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A T ransmittal Letter 1
B I ntroduction 2
C Scope of Work 3
D C onsultant and Sub-Consultant Staff 15
E C onsultant Qualifications and References 17
F T eam Resumes 22
G C onsultant Rate Schedule (Separate Sealed Envelope) Table of Contents
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Marcus Yasutake
City of Folsom -
Environmental and Water
Resources
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
[email protected]
Water Systems
Consulting, Inc.
1150 Iron Point Road
Suite 125
Folsom, CA 95630
P: (916) 778-4288
F: (805) 888-2764
Stephanie Ard PE
Project Manager
1150 Iron Point Road
Suite 125
Folsom, CA 95630
P: (425) 829-6947
E: [email protected]
Rob Natoli PE
Principal in Charge
1150 Iron Point Road
Suite 125
Folsom, CA 95630
P: (916) 850-5821
E: [email protected]
Dear Marcus,
The City of Folsom (City) is seeking a consultant to prepare its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) as required by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) prepared the City’s 2020 UWMP (in addition to several other planning projects) and is well suited to efficiently deliver a high-quality and compliant 2025 UWMP.
By partnering with WSC, your organization will receive:
Expert guidance. WSC’s proposed key staff developed 46 UWMPs during the 2020 cycle. WSC has also completed more than 80 UWMPs as a firm.
Members of our team have participated in the UWMP Guidebook Committee since 2015.
Local Context and Knowledge. WSC prepared the City’s 2020 UWMP and is a partner to the City and other agencies in the region on recent water supply plans and projects. We will draw upon this deep local and regional knowledge to efficiently deliver the 2025 UWMP.
Added Value. WSC developed the baseline datasets for the 2020 UWMP that can be updated with data from the Water Conservation Needs Assessment (WCNA) and Folsom Water Vision (FWV). This, combined with our knowledge of your water supplies, will streamline the data collection and review process, saving the City’s staff time.
Our team is committed to the success of this project and supporting the City. We hope this proposal demonstrates our qualifications, interest, and commitment to this initiative. If you have questions about our proposal, please contact Project Manager Stephanie Ard or Principal in Charge Rob Natoli.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Water Systems Consulting
Stephanie Ard PE
Project Manager
Rob Natoli PE
Principal in Charge | Vice President
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B. INTRODUCTION
WSC Firm Background
Demonstrated Expertise, Proven UWMP Qualifications
WSC is an industry leader at preparing UWMPs and related regulatory reporting for agencies like the City. Our team of UWMP experts continues to support several of these agencies in updating their analytical toolsets as new information becomes available about changes in State regulations and supply and demand assumptions. The tools and lessons learned during previous UWMP cycles allow WSC to prepare an
efficient, cost-effective, and useful UWMP that integrates with, and builds off, existing and future water resources planning documents.
WSC has contributed to the State’s UWMP guidebooks and
reporting templates and has participated in development of the Making Conservation a California Way of Life Regulation (Conservation Regulation) and reporting templates. WSC’s participation in these initiatives gives us the insight to make sure the UWMP and other related efforts are consistent with requirements and positioned for future compliance.
WSC's UWMP experience includes:
Developing data gathering, data management, and data analysis tools to standardize and streamline UWMP development in alignment with State reporting templates. Developing standard calculations and language proven to comply with State requirements that is adaptable for unique supplier situations and contributes to efficient production of a compliant final UWMP. Integrating UWMPs with other related planning efforts. WSC has developed UWMPs alongside integrated regional water management plans, master plans, drought contingency plans, long-term water supply plans, conservation plans, and groundwater management tools to take advantage of the efficiencies created by shared data, analysis, and policies. 46 UWMPs
DURING THE
2020 CYCLE 28
UWMPs
COMPLETED IN
2015 CYCLE
DWR
UWMP
GUIDEBOOK
WORKGROUP
SINCE 2015
80+
UWMPs
SINCE THE
2005 CYCLE
WSC’s involvement in development of the State's regulations, guidance, and reporting templates for the UWMP and the Conservation Regulation framework gives us the ability to develop a UWMP that aligns with current regulations and is positioned for future compliance.
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Overview and Summary
C. SCOPE OF WORK
Project Purpose
Every five years, California’s urban water suppliers are required to update their UWMPs. The 2020 UWMP introduced new and expanded requirements from DWR, including planning for prolonged droughts, groundwater sustainability, regulatory changes, and climate variability. The 2025 UWMP is expected to follow a similar framework, making the update process more streamlined than in previous cycles.
The City is well-positioned for this update thanks to recent efforts such as FWV and the WCNA. These projects provide valuable insights, data, inputs, and tools to build on in the UWMP process to assess and describe the City’s water supply and demand conditions, projections, planning, implementation, and management, especially considering new land use and State regulations information.
The City’s 2035 General and Folsom Plan Area Specific plans amendments introduce new land uses, densities, and development areas, fundamentally altering water demand patterns from previous UWMP projections. Furthermore, compliance with the State’s Conservation Regulation encourages more detailed assessment of indoor and outdoor demands by customer category (aligned with land use) to plan for more efficient water use in the future. Therefore, this UWMP will assess the combined impacts of these new water demand drivers and demand factors to adaptively plan for long-term water resources planning.
Our approach will integrate and build upon these recent efforts and new information to produce a 2025 UWMP that not only meets all DWR requirements, but also presents a clear, forward-looking strategy for managing Folsom’s water resources in alignment with the General Plan over the next 25 years.
City Objectives
Based on our understanding of the City’s needs for this project, we have identified the following key objectives:
Meet all DWR’s requirements for the 2025 UWMP.
Meet internal schedule milestones and deliver a complete and high-quality plan to DWR by July 1, 2026. Provide an effective outreach and communication process that both meets DWR’s requirements and enhances customer relations.
Incorporate the most recent supply and demand data from FWV and the WCNA projects. Incorporate the most recent land-use data from the 2035 General and Folsom Plan Area Specific plans amendments and new development data since 2020.
Develop a tool that allows for easy adjustments to key assumptions on land use and growth, population, land and water-use type unit demand factors, and conservation regulations.
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Project Challenges
WSC’s experience gives us a unique understanding of the City’s challenges and opportunities related to this UWMP Update.
The following table summarizes our understanding of the key challenges and our strategies to address them:
Key Challenges WSC Solutions
Tracking and projecting water demand
in a rapidly changing development
landscape.
Develop a demand tool with an interactive dashboard that enables the City to update demand forecasts as land use and development patterns evolve. This approach aligns with the Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) methodology and provides long-term utility for annual reporting and adaptive planning.
Demonstrating the need for long-
term supply investments while facing
regulatory constraints and reduced per
capita use.
Build a demand forecasting framework that balances compliance with state efficiency standards (e.g., SB 606/AB 1668, AB 1572) and justifies future supply investments. Our approach includes scenario modeling to show how much of the City's water-use target may be achieved through passive savings from efficient development vs. what will require active conservation measures.
Integrating new regulatory requirements
and data into an already complex
planning framework.
Our team has completed over 80 UWMPs across the state and is up to date on the latest DWR guidance. We incorporate current and anticipated regulations into every element of the plan to ensure a fully compliant, forward-looking UWMP.
Responding to climate variability and
uncertainty in water supply reliability.
Leverage FWV tools that integrate American River Basin Study data to model the impacts of climate variability on reservoir reliability. We’ll use this work to inform supply reliability assessments, demand projections, and water shortage planning in the 2025 UWMP.
Maximizing effectiveness of
conservation programs under limited
budgets.
Build on findings from the WCNA to recommend demand management measures that provide the greatest return on investment. This means that the City’s conservation efforts are targeted, cost-effective, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
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Project Approach
C. PROJECT APPROACH
The following section provides a description of the project's work elements and WSC’s proposed methodology.
A summary of assumptions and deliverables is included in the cost section of the proposal. A detailed project scope was developed in the process of developing the cost proposal and can be provided upon request. If the City is interested in any of the optional tasks we propose, we can provide costs for consideration.
Task 1 Data Collection & Review
Our team is ready to begin work on the City’s 2025 UWMP and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) with minimal ramp-up time due to our extensive experience with the City’s water planning efforts. Having prepared the City’s 2020 UWMP and WSCP, and currently leading both the FWV and WCNA projects, we have a strong understanding of the City’s water supply and demand, water-use
efficiency programs, infrastructure,
and future planning priorities. We
have also closely reviewed other
City planning documents such as
the 2016 Water System Master
Plan and 2023 Non-Potable Water
Master Plan, further reinforcing our
knowledge of the City’s water system
and goals. This background allows us
to efficiently collect and organize the
data necessary for the 2025 UWMP.
We will leverage data already compiled
from previous projects so that we can
provide targeted and prioritized data
requests to reduce the burden on staff
time and we will coordinate with City staff to fill any remaining data gaps.
Task 2 Unit Demand Analysis
We recognize that the data, analysis, and tools prepared for the 2025 UWMP will serve purposes well beyond the plan itself. Our team will develop updated unit demand factors that not only support the 2025 UWMP but also provide a valuable foundation for future planning efforts.
As the team currently leading the City’s WCNA, we bring a strong understanding of local water use patterns by water use category, including indoor vs. outdoor consumption trends, water use in new developments, and potential “process water” users. This existing knowledge allows us to hit the ground running.
Based on data received for the 2020 UWMP and the RFP’s indication that the City will provide water use by customer class rather than for each customer account and their geographic location (APN or address), WSC proposes to use data from the City for water use by category and acreage and dwelling units or other available development growth factor information to update the land-use based demand factors from the 2020 UWMP. To refine the demand factors, WSC proposes leveraging indoor and outdoor analysis WSC proposes using Eagle Aerial WaterView
software and underlying data to refine demand
factors by analyzing geographic subareas and
land-use densities. This data will inform tailored
unit demand factors, accounting for indoor vs.
outdoor use and new vs. existing development.
2020 Urban Water Management Plan
& Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Folsom Water Vision
Water Conservation
Needs Assessment
Annual Assessment Database
WSC will leverage past planning
efforts to streamline efforts and
deliver a valuable UWMP.
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from the WCNA and the City’s Eagle Aerial WaterView software and associated data to gain insights into demand factors for particular geographic subareas and specific land-use densities to inform distinct land- and water-use patterns for existing and future customers. Using this insight, we will develop tailored unit demand factors for each land-use type in particular subareas (e.g., Ashland vs Folsom Specific Plan Area vs Folsom West, etc. or for land-use overlay areas with increased densities), accounting for differences between indoor and outdoor use and between new and existing development. If a demand factor for a given expected water use category and pattern is not readily calculated based on available data, WSC can work with the City to identify sample customers or unique areas to calculate representative demand factors. WSC will compare demand factors to other water suppliers’ demand factors to ultimately recommend appropriate factors. We will also review and recommend refinements to the City’s current land use categories — such as breaking down residential uses into low-, medium-, and high-density — to improve forecasting accuracy.
Optional Task: Parcel-Based Unit Demand Analysis
WSC proposes an optional, more granular approach to demand analysis based on parcel-level data. This method would support alignment with UWUO standards and State and City initiatives. The methodology includes:
1. Spatially allocate customer use by account in GIS.
2. Associate the usage with parcels and underlying land use, dwellings units, acreage, and other geographic and sociodemographic information.
3. Analyze combined water use, geographic, and sociodemographic data to derive insights about geographic water use type patterns as well as differences between newer and older development.
4. Recommend “baseline” demand factors for existing and new customers in specific areas that ramp down over time in alignment with UWUO standards.
WSC recommends aligning with the UWUO
methodology to project demand using parcel- and
land-use based factors. We will leverage data from
the U.S. Census Bureau, California Department
of Finance, SACOG, and the City to define
population, employment, dwelling unit types, land
use categories, and commercial activity types. This
approach promotes consistency across City and
State data systems and supports integrated planning
efforts. Using UWUO indoor/outdoor parcel-level
data and development tracking datasets, including
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(MWELO) annual reports, WSC can link water use
and land use through GIS. This supports coordination
between land and water planning entities and
facilitates compliance with UWUO and CII
Performance Measures. This approach also supports
broader planning and regulatory goals, including
consistency with the General Plan, Regional Housing
Needs Assessment targets, MWELO amendments, and updates to landscape standards and customer classification.
Incorporating Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data further refines demand factors and supports compliance with CWOL large landscape metering and implementation of conservation programs.
WSC worked with
the City of Santa
Maria’s Community
Development and Public
Works departments to
assess demand patterns,
especially for different
subareas of the City
with distinct differences
in housing density. WSC
assessed U.S. Census
data and water use data
to determine different
demand factors for
various parts of the
City based on persons
per household among
other sociodemographic
criteria.
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Task 3 System Description and Population Projections
Our team will develop an updated system description and population projections that provide a foundation for the 2025 UWMP.
Our familiarity with Folsom’s water service area and population calculation methods performed for the 2020 UWMP and WCNA will allow us to streamline the update process and efficiently integrate the best and latest information. We will also update socio-economic data to reflect current conditions, planning assumptions, and the climate data with the Final American River Basin Study, published in 2022, for consistency with regional climate planning efforts.
WSC understands that a key goal of the population projection is to establish a consistent, defensible methodology for estimating the City’s water service area population for Annual Reports as well as for the 2025 UWMP. Our team has already completed preliminary work through the 2020 UWMP and WCNA to evaluate differences between data sources and methods such as Census tracts, the DWR Population Tool, and other state agency forecasts. This early analysis gives us a head start in developing a detailed comparison and recommending the most appropriate source and method for the City to use in this plan and in future water service population accounting. Once the preferred methodology is selected, we’ll calculate service area population estimates by zone and land use category in five-year increments through 2050. We’ll also determine the City’s build-out population using the updated 2035 General Plan.
WSC conducted a preliminary review of population estimation methods for the WCNA. The 2020 Census-based approach produced a lower population estimate than the City’s current method, which uses the State’s persons-per-connection factor. While the State method results in a higher residential indoor GPCD target under the UWUO — potentially easing compliance — it may not reflect trends in household size and density. The UWMP should consider how persons-per-connection values are likely to shift over time. An increase in higher-density development may increase dwelling units while also decreasing the residents per unit. A lower population factor may better represent future conditions and support more accurate UWUO projections.
Task 4 Water Use Characterization
Building on Task 2, our team will leverage insights from the FWV and WCNA projects, to efficiently quantify historical, and projected potable and non-potable water demands by land-use category and service zone. WSC will coordinate with San Juan Water District (SJWD) for Ashland demands. Non-potable demands will be based on the 2023 Non-Potable Water Master Plan.
Distribution system losses will be evaluated using real and apparent loss data already analyzed as part of the WCNA. We will also estimate current and future demands for low-income households and provide water demand projections by service zone.
To support ongoing planning, we will develop a user-friendly Excel- based tool that allows the City to update demand projections annually based on changes to inputs for growth and unit demand factors — similar to the demand tool we are developing for the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed (reference figure on the next page).
Climate change will be addressed in the demand projections using the Final American River Basin Study (2022) so that the UWMP reflects long-term climate resilience.
Recommended Scope Adjustment:
The RFP suggests using demand
projections from the SJWD 2020 or
2025 UWMP for the Ashland service area.
While SJWD’s UWMP may serve as a
useful reference, using demand projections
developed by the City may be more
appropriate, as Folsom is the retail service
provider for this area. This alternative
approach means that projections for
the Ashland area are better aligned with
Folsom’s service responsibilities and
ongoing planning efforts. This approach is
also consistent with the methodology used
in the City’s 2020 UWMP.
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Optional Task: PowerBI Unit Demand Tool
As an alternative to the Excel-based demand projection tool described in Task 4, our team can develop an interactive PowerBI dashboard that integrates GIS shapefiles (e.g., land use, service zones, and parcel boundaries) with Excel-based datasets (e.g., historical water use, population, and housing data). This platform would provide the City with a more dynamic and user-friendly tool for analyzing and updating unit demand factors.
The Power BI tool would allow users to explore water-use patterns spatially, assess how changes in land use or development influence water demand, and generate custom reports or visualizations. Filters and drill-down features would enable City staff to view demand projections by zone, land use type, or time period. The tool would be built to align with UWUO methods and offer flexibility for annual updates or scenario planning.
Optional Task – Esri StoryMap Visualization Tool
Another optional extension is to develop an Esri StoryMap to visualize the relationship between projected and actual development, land use, and associated water demands. This interactive tool will:
y Compare UWMP build out projections to actual development trends using current parcel and land-use data. y Integrate demand factor assumptions and usage to illustrate deviations or alignment with projections. y Visualize annual supply and demand conditions by planning area. y Support cross-agency coordination by identifying parcels with remaining development potential.
This would link demand projections to build out acreage and units, providing a clearer, spatially-enabled view of demand dynamics over time. It would also support City staff in tracking development trends, refining demand forecasts, and communicating growth and water use patterns to stakeholders and the public.
City of Folsom Current Year: 2021
DWR Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment
Water Shortage Stage Comparison
Upper
End
Lower
End
Upper
End
Lower
End
Upper
End
Lower
End
Upper
End
Lower
End
Pre-1914 Appropriative Right - 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 Folsom West 10,484 10,505 None 20,500 None 21,100 Pre-1914 Appropriative Right - 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Folsom East 5,610 5,649 Stage 1 0% 10% 20,500 18,500 Stage 1 0% 10% 21,100 19,000 CVP Repayment Contract 7,000 7,000 5,250 Ashland 1,094 1,095 Stage 2 10% 25% 18,500 15,400 Stage 2 10% 25% 19,000 15,800 SJWD Agreement 1,100 1,100 1,100 Folsom Plan Area 891 1,260 Stage 3 25% 35% 15,400 13,300 Stage 3 25% 35% 15,800 13,700 GET A and GET B Raw Supply 3,250 3,250 3,250 Nimbus 111 222 Stage 4 35% 50% 13,300 10,300 Stage 4 35% 50% 13,700 10,600 Total 38,350 38,350 36,600 Water Loss 2,183 2,248 Stage 5 > 50% 10,300 Stage 5 > 50% 10,600 Raw Water 150 150
Total 20,523 21,129
Demand Limits Demand Limits
None 17,850 None 15,500
Stage 1 2,000 Stage 1 2,100
Stage 2 3,100 Stage 2 3,200
Stage 3 2,100 Stage 3 2,100
Stage 4 3,000 Stage 4 3,100
Stage 5 10,300 Stage 5 10,600
Max Available Supplies Projected Available SuppliesProjected Available Supplies for Next Year (Dry) 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Water Use Objective 14,605 14,824 15,043 15,262 14,731
Actual/Projected Demand 17,219 17,840 18,461 19,082 19,703 UWMP Demand 16,074 16,615 17,156 17,697 18,238
Estimated Supply 38,350 38,350 38,350 38,350 38,350
* Note the links to the "Water Use Objectives" tabs will need to be updated as years change Note: Refer to separate Supply and Demand projections table for assumptions in the annual tabs. 2022 Estimated
Demands
2022 Projected
Dry Year Supplies
Water Use Objective Comparison
2021 Water Supplies (AFY)
Supplies
Water Demands (AFY)
Demand
Type
2021 Estimated
Demands
2021 Available
Supplies
Maximum
Available
Supplies for
Current Year
2022 Water Shortage Stages
% Demand Reduction Stage Limits (AFY)
% Demand
Reduction Stage Limits (AFY)
2021 Water Shortage Stages
Storage
Stage
Storage
Stage
22,000 22,000 22,000
5,000 5,000 5,000
7,000 7,000 5,250
3,250 3,250 3,250
1,100 1,100 1,100
38,350 38,350 36,600
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Maximum
Available
Supplies for
Current Year
2021 Available
Supplies
2022 Projected
Dry Year
Supplies
Acre-Feet per Year (AFY)
Available Supplies, Current Year
SJWD Agreement
GET A and GET B Raw
Supply
CVP Repayment Contract
Pre-1914 Appropriative
Right - 5,000
Pre-1914 Appropriative
Right - 22,000
38,350
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Storage Stage
Acre-Feet per Year (AFY)
Available Supply, Current Year vs.
Water Shortage Stages
None
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
2021 Available Supplies
36,600
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Storage Stage
Acre-Feet per Year (AFY)
Available Supply, Next Year (Dry) vs.
Water Shortage Stages
None
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
2022 Projected Dry Year
Supplies
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Acre-Feet per Year (AFY)
Years
Water Use Objectives, Actual/Projected Demand & UWMP Demand Water Use Objective
UWMP Demand
Actual/Projected Demand
Estimated Supply
WSC developed the Annual Assessment Database for the 2020 UWMP and the UWUO Projection Tool for the WCNA, shown on the left in the figure below. We will work with the City to understand pros and cons of the existing tools so we can improve upon them when developing a more user-friendly excel-based demand dashboard, such as the one shown on the right of the figure below.
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Task 5 Water Supply Characterization
Our team will build on the analysis from the 2020 UWMP and the FWV project to characterize the City’s current and future water supplies. During that project, we conducted an in-depth assessment of the City’s supply sources and infrastructure, creating a tool that used the American River Basin Study data to evaluate the reliability of Folsom Reservoir under various climate scenarios. We also developed a future supply portfolio and implementation plan to guide the City in enhancing supply reliability.
Using this foundation, we
will summarize the City’s
surface water sources, water
rights, and management
practices, along with an
overview of the groundwater
basins and opportunities for
recycled water, desalination,
wastewater treatment,
and water transfer or
exchange per Water Code
Section 10633. Finally,
we will provide an energy
use overview related to the
City’s water supply, based on
recent planning efforts and
operational data, as required
by Water Code Section
10631.
Continue to evaluate opportunities to expand non-potable system.Design and construct non-potable infrastructure.
Execute agreements, design and construct
infrastructure with supply partners.
Identify options and create
implementation plan.
Build
groundwater
supply
infrastructure
to meet
supply and
demand gaps.
Continue
to identify
additional
partners and
groundwater
supply
options.
Present–2035*
PROGRAM 1
Raw Water
Redundancy
PROGRAM 2
Treated Water
Redundancy
PROGRAM 3
Diversify Potable
Supply
PROGRAM 4
Develop Non-
Potable Supply
PROGRAM 5
Support
Regional Efforts
Design and
construct additional
raw water pipeline.
Continue seeking additional supply partners3.
Identify supply options
with partners and create
implementation plan.
Explore cost sharing and
infrastructure needs.
Explore Other Supply
Diversification Partnerships
(SJWD, SSWD, and others
North of the American River).
Identify non-potable
supply option and create
implementation plan.
Continue to collaborate with regional agencies to invest in the reliability of the water supply from the Folsom Reservoir.
1. WTP = Water Treatment Plant
2. MDD = Maximum Day Demand, see Folsom Water Vision report for the potential range of Build Out MDD.
3. The City should remain open to additional supply diversification partnerships as a supply reliability measure. * The years shown for phases are approximate and meant to provide a rough timeline based on current trigger projections. Phases will be triggered by Maximum Day Demand and Drier and Driest Year Frequencies, not a set number of years. This is detailed in the Folsom Water Vision Report.
Determine the
preferred alternative
for added WTP
redundancy or design
a second WTP1.
Recommended Portfolio Implementation Roadmap
If Raw Water
or Treated
Water
Redundancy
< Build out
MDD2
If partnership
does not move
forward
Design and construct
new intake downstream
of Folsom Dam.
Perform alternative
analysis for new intake
location at Folsom South
Canal or Lake Natoma.
Develop emergency
response plan to prepare
for pipe breakage at or
downstream of WTP1.
Design and
construct
preferred
alternative.
High
LEVEL OF PRIORITY:
Moderate Low Alternate Path
FOLSOM WATER VISION
If Treated Water
Redundancy
< Build out MDD 2
If Intake
Capacity
< Build out
MDD2
Design and Construct
Partnership
Infrastructure.
Build partnerships with
GSWC and/or SCWA for
supply diversification.
Execute partnership
agreements for designing,
building, and operating
partnership infrastructure.
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5
2030–2050* 2040–2070* 2050–2070+*
Task 6 Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment Building on our detailed supply analysis in the 2020 UWMP and the FWV project, our team will assess the reliability of the City’s potable and non-potable supplies through 2050 under normal, single dry-year, and multiple dry-year scenarios.
We have already compiled historical Folsom Reservoir inflow and storage data, giving us a strong head start in identifying representative dry-year conditions. Using this data, we will recommend appropriate single and multiple dry-year scenarios and assess how each scenario affects the City’s ability to meet projected demands.
Our analysis will include a comparison of projected demands against available supplies under each hydrologic scenario. For the drought risk assessment required by Water Code Section 10635, we will provide a clear, narrative summary of supply vulnerabilities and identify constraints or limitations that may impact the City’s water supply. We will also describe existing and planned management strategies to mitigate drought-
related risks and improve long-term supply resilience.
This task will build directly on tools and insights developed during FWV, including the climate-informed supply reliability tool based on the American River Basin Study.
As part of the FWV project, we analyzed historical
Folsom Reservoir storage and water level data to
understand trends and variability. For this UWMP,
we will incorporate the most recent data and work
with the City to identify a five-year baseline period
that reflects recent hydrologic conditions and
captures the impacts of climate variability on local
supply reliability.
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Task 7 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
As the authors of the City’s current WSCP and through Water Conservation Ordinance development support, we can efficiently update both documents to meet current regulatory requirements.
We will review and revise the WSCP to align with Water Code Section 10632, incorporating lessons learned from recent droughts and ensuring consistency with the City’s broader planning efforts. We will provide reference to the required seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan per Water Code Section 10632.5. Finally, we will update the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance (FMC Section 13.26) to reflect changes to the WSCP and provide both redline and clean versions for City review.
Task 8 Demand Management Measures (DMMs)
This task will build directly on the ongoing WCNA, which is currently evaluating the City’s existing Demand Management Measures (DMMs) and recommending future ones. Much of the analysis and content for this section of the 2025 UWMP will be summarized from that project.
We will provide a concise summary of the City’s DMMs implemented over the past five years — such as metering, conservation pricing, public outreach, real loss management, and staffing support — to demonstrate compliance with Water Code Section 10608.20.
We will also describe the City’s planned DMMs for achieving its long-term water use targets. These future measures will be aligned with and supported by the detailed recommendations developed through the WCNA, ensuring consistency across the City’s planning efforts and a clear path forward for ongoing water conservation.
Task 9 UWMP Report and Supporting
Documentation
Our team will prepare the draft and final 2025 UWMP, synthesizing the results of prior technical tasks into a complete, DWR-compliant report.
Our team will also complete and submit all required DWR tables, forms, and the final checklist. Supporting materials, including all GIS, Word, and Excel files, as well as documentation of assumptions and methods, will be compiled and delivered in an organized format for City records and future updates.
Task 10 Project Management and Meetings
WSC's approach to effective project delivery begins with a clear understanding of your objectives, a comprehensive project management plan, and a dedicated team focused on delivering quality work.
Project Administration
We use an integrated project management and accounting system that tracks progress and budget in real time. This gives our project manager and principal-in-charge immediate access to key performance metrics, helping us stay on schedule and within budget.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Our internal QC committee has developed detailed checklists for planning deliverables, ensuring our teams provide the right information to reviewers at the right time. These tools help our senior technical staff thoroughly review calculations, models, and reports before submittal.
City Meetings
We will start the project with a meeting to align expectations, clarify roles, and set the tone for a successful partnership.
Throughout the project, we will hold monthly progress meetings with City staff to provide updates, track milestones, and support consistent coordination.
Regional Reviewing Agencies:
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Public Meetings
These meetings will inform the public, Utility Commissioners, and City Council about the UWMP. They offer an opportunity to build trust by educating the community on the City's water system: its strengths, challenges, and future plans.
Recommended Scope Adjustments:
The RFP proposes two public workshops, two Utility Commission presentations, and support for two City Council presentations and a public hearing. Since these meetings are focused on informing rather than gathering input, we recommend the following approach to simplify efforts:
y Public Meetings: After publishing the Public Draft, host two public meetings at separate locations in the City to broaden outreach. Both will present the same content to maximize awareness and participation. y Utility Commission Presentations: Hold the first meeting after the Public Draft is released and before the public meetings to gather Commissioner feedback early. Then hold the second meeting after public meetings to summarize public input and proposed revisions.
y City Council Presentations and Public Hearing: Combine these meetings to reduce redundant efforts. The first meeting will present the Public Draft, summarize public input, and gather Council feedback. The second will present the revised plan for adoption consideration. Note that the public hearing and adoption can occur in the same meeting, if desired.
Agency Coordination support
We will support the City with communication efforts with DWR and other interested parties. We can take lead on the communication or provide technical support, as desired by the City. Our team can coordinate with overlying counties, nearby cities, and other interested parties as required by the Urban Water Management Planning Act, leading to compliance and alignment with regional planning efforts.
Optional Task: Enhanced Executive Summary
Effective documents include graphics, tables, photographs, and text such as headings, captions, sidebars, and pull-quotes to inform and engage the reader. We have included optional tasks to enhance the scoped UWMP to support engagement with the City’s customers and decision makers.
Take this opportunity to tell your story. Water resources plans are more than a planning document; they are a powerful community tool, a reflection of your commitment to providing reliable services. Our team of technical and creative professionals can design and develop a custom report that reflects your brand, aligns with your vision, and tells your unique story. Rich with graphics and imagery, your plan will inspire forward-looking solutions and build confidence among those you serve. Through clear messaging and thoughtful design, your UWMP will serve both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Task 1 Data Collection & Review
This task involves collecting, reviewing, and organizing relevant data and background documents to support the preparation of the City of Folsom (City) 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP).
1.1 Information and Data Collection
Collect and review data necessary for the 2025 UWM P, including but not limited to water supply and consumption, demand management measures activity, as well as land use from the latest General Plan Update, population, housing, dwelling units, acreages, or employee projections (as available).
Coordinate with City staff to identify and obtain additional data sources as needed.
1.2 Background Documents Review
Review the City’s 2020 UWMP, Water Shortage Contin gency Plan (WSCP), various required annual reports to the State, Folsom Water Vision, Water Conservation Needs Assessment, and other resources recommended by the City to identify and incorporate key content, data sources, and assumptions.
Assumptions:
(1) The City will provide available data in a timely manner and in accessible formats (e.g., Excel, GIS, PDF).
(2) Data provided by the City is assumed to be accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge.
Task 1 Deliverables:
(1) Data request list and tracking log
Task 2 Unit Demand Analysis
This task involves updating the City’s unit demand factors based on historical and future estimated trends for each customer class with additional analysis on indoor versus outdoor use and new build consumption trends. These updated unit demand factors will assist the City in developing more accurate demand projections.
2.1 Review Existing Unit Demand Factors
Compile and evaluate existing unit demand factors and supporting data currently used by the City. Coordinate with the City to understand and obtain available data for updated demand factors.
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2.2 Update Unit Demand Factors Based on Historical Trends Analyze ten years of water use data by customer ac count to identify trends in water use.
Analyze consumption by customer class to identify trends in water use.
Assumptions:
(1) Analysis includes determining a range of “normal” usage to inform further comparison of usage with results of the Water Conservation Needs Assessment (WCNA), typical usage estimates based on Conservation Way of Life (CWOL) Regulation efficiency standards, WaterView budgets, and/or Waterfluence budgets. (2) Climatic conditions and impacts to water usage will also be considered.
2.3 Analyze Indoor and Outdoor Water Use
Analyze indoor and outdoor water use to support un it demand factors.
Assumptions:
(1) Incorporate results of the WCNA, typical usage estimates based on CWOL Regulation efficiency standards, WaterView budgets, and/or Waterfluence budgets. (2) Climatic conditions and impacts to water usage will also be considered.
2.4 Evaluate Folsom Plan Area (FPA) Water Use
Review and analyze historical water use data for t he FPA. Develop unit demand factors for future unit demand calculation in the FPA.
Assumptions: See Task 2.5 assumptions.
2.5 Unit Demand Factors and Land Use Categories
Compare the future FPA unit demand factors to unit demand factors that incorporate urban water use efficiency standards from the CWOL Regulation. Recommend the appropriate unit demand factors to u se for all land-use categories. Review existing land-use categories used for unit demand calculations. Assess the need to expand or refine categories (e. g., differentiate single- and multi- family residential into low, medium, and high density). Provide recommendations for any changes to land-us e categories. Document analysis, findings, and recommendations i n a technical memorandum.
Assumptions:
(1) Per the 2020 UWMP methodology and available data, the City will provide historic and projected water use, acreage, and dwelling units by customer class for each desired service area.
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(2) Analysis will incorporate results of the WCNA, typical usage estimates based on CWOL Regulation efficiency standards, WaterView budgets, Waterfluence budgets, and/or other relevant data.
(3) Climatic conditions and impacts to water usage will also be considered. (4) If a demand factor for a desired water/land use category is not readily calculated based on available data, WSC will work with the City to identify sample customers or unique areas to calculate representative demand factors, or WSC will consider demand factors from other water suppliers or reference resources to ultimately recommend appropriate factors.
(5) If water customer account usage and their geographic location (APN or address) and related parcel-specific development data (dwelling units, acreage, building square footage, etc.) are available, WSC can propose an optional task to develop a parcel and land use-based demand projection methodology similar to a master planning method.
2.6 Identify Industrial “Process Water” Users
Identify industrial customers that may qualify as using “process water” as defined in Water Code Section 10608.12.
Use water meter data to estimate the volume of wat er that may be categorized as process water for each identified user.
Assumptions:
(1) Incorporate results of the WCNA. The City will work with “process water” customers to estimate the volume of water that may be categorized as process water for each identified user.
Task 2 Deliverables:
(1) Technical memorandum summarizing updated unit demand factors by customer class and land-use category. Memo will include:
Comparison table of current, updated, and efficiency-standard-based unit demand factors
Summary table of indoor and outdoor water use estimates by customer class Recommendations for refined land-use categories and subcategories (e.g., SFR low/medium/high density)
Identification of process water user and estimated process water use summary Task 3 System Description & Population Projections
This task involves preparing a comprehensive description of the City’s water service area, including geographic, demographic, and land use characteristics. It also includes development of population estimates.
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3.1 Plan Preparation and System Description
Describe the purpose and background of the UWMP; c oordination with other agencies and public outreach efforts; and plan adoption and submittal required by the UWMP Act.
Describe the following:
General description of the water service area
Service area boundary and water service zones
Service area climate
Service area population, demographics, and socioeconomics Land uses within the service area
3.2 Population Projections
Provide population estimates based on the followin g:
Census data
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Population tool
Other state agency population projections
Some combination of above
Recommend which population source the City should use in this plan and in annual water service area population accounting.
Provide the service area population by City water service zones based on the population source recommended above for 2025 and in 5-year increments to 2050 with the breakdown by land-use category.
Estimate population per Single Family Residential (SFR) and Multi Family Residential (MFR) connection and/or dwelling unit.
Calculate the City’s build-out population by City water service zone based on the current 2035 General Plan (amended August 27, 2024) with the breakdown by land- use category.
Document population projection methodology as a na rrative in the Demand technical memorandum described in Task 2.
Deliverables:
(1) Narrative of Plan Preparation and System Description for inclusion in the UWMP. (2) GIS figures showing service area boundaries, water zones, and land uses (PDF format).
Assumptions:
(1) The City will provide GIS shapefiles of water service boundaries, zones, and land use designations.
(2) WSC will create up to two figures showing the boundaries and land use areas.
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(3) A breakdown of SFR and MFR connections and/or dwelling units per water service zone will be provided.
(4) Buildout assumptions will align with current General Plan policies and maps unless otherwise directed by City staff.
Task 4 Water Use Characterization
This task involves quantifying historical, current, and projected potable and non-potable water demands across the City’s water service area by land-use category and service zone. It includes characterizing water loss, identifying low-income household demands, and incorporating climate change considerations into long-range demand forecasts.
4.1 Per Capita Demand
Calculate per capita water use within the City wat er service area and within the retail area of San Juan Water District (American River Canyon north and south) for the purposes of documenting compliance with SBx7-7.
Draft narrative of analysis for inclusion in the U WMP.
4.2 Existing Potable and Non-Potable Demands
Past (five years), current (2025), and future pota ble and non-potable demands to 2050 by land-use category.
Calculate potable and non-potable build-out demand s based on the updated 2035 General Plan by land-use category.
Draft narrative of demand projections for inclusio n in the UWMP.
4.3 Distribution System Losses
Analyze distribution system water losses using ava ilable data in accordance with Water Code Section 10608.34.
Include real and apparent losses and summarize per formance relative to water loss targets or goals.
Draft narrative of distribution system water losse s analysis for inclusion in the UWMP.
4.4 Low-Income Household Water Demands
Estimate current and projected (to 2050) water dem ands associated with low-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5. Draft narrative of analysis of low-income househol d demand for inclusion in the UWMP.
4.5 Water Demands by Water Service Zone
Provide water demand projections by service zone.
Coordinate with and incorporate data from San Juan Water District for their 2025 UWMP and if this data is not available, use existing data from their 2020 UWMP.
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Draft narrative of demand projection by service zo ne for inclusion in the UWMP.
4.6 Climate Change Considerations
Develop and provide a description of how the City is incorporating climate change into the water use projections.
Draft narrative of climate change considerations f or inclusion in the UWMP.
4.7 Develop Excel-based Demand Forecasting Tool
Develop a user-friendly Excel-based tool that allo ws the City to update demand and population projections annually based on changes to inputs for growth, unit demand factors, and related items.
Deliverables:
(1) Narrative of system demands for inclusion in the UWMP. (2) Excel-Based Demand Forecasting Tool.
Assumptions:
(1) Land use and population projections from earlier tasks will be used as the foundation for demand forecasting.
Task 5 Water Supply Characterization
This task includes documenting and evaluating the City’s current and potential future water supply sources.
5.1 Existing Water Supply Sources and Management
Summarize the City’s water sources.
Describe how these supplies are managed in relatio n to each other. Describe the City’s water rights and contracts inc luding the total volume of water. Describe the groundwater basins within the City
Note that the City is a member of the Sacramento Groundwater Authority and the Sacramento Central Groundwater Authority but has not pumped any groundwater in the last 20 years.
Describe the City’s recycled water and desalinated water opportunities in accordance with Water Code Section 10633.
Describe the wastewater collection and treatment f or the City pursuant to Water Code Section 10633
Describe any existing, planned, or potential futur e water exchange or transfer opportunities pursuant to Water Code Section 10631.
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5.2 Future Water Supply Projects
Review the City’s Water Vision project to learn mo re about potential water supply portfolios discussed with the public and Stakeholder group. Include these projects in the 2025 UWMP.
5.3 Energy Use Related to Water Supply
Provide an overview of energy use associated with the City’s water supply in accordance with Water Code Section 10631.
Deliverables:
(1) Narrative of system supplies for inclusion in the UWMP.
Assumptions:
(1) The City will provide relevant water rights documentation, supply contracts, and operational information.
(2) Groundwater information will be based on publicly available SGMA data and City input—no groundwater modeling or new basin studies will be conducted. (3) This work will leverage work completed for the City as part of the 2020 UWMP and the FWV projects.
Task 6 Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk
Assessment
This task evaluates the reliability of the City’s potable and non-potable water supplies through 2050 under normal, single dry-year, and multiple dry-year drought scenarios.
6.1 Supply Reliability Assessment
Assess the reliability of potable and non-potable water supplies compared to demands for normal, single dry-year, and multiple dry-year scenarios (drought lasting at least 5 consecutive years) to 2050.
Review historical inflow data into Folsom Reservoi r to determine and recommend the appropriate dry-year scenarios (single and multiple).
6.2 Drought Risk Assessment
Develop a drought risk assessment pursuant to Wate r Code Section 10635, including all narrative descriptions required for the assessment. Describe any constraints on the City’s water suppl ies and include a description of the management strategies that have been, or will be, employed to address these constraints.
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Deliverables:
(1) Narrative of Supply Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment for inclusion in the UWMP.
Assumptions:
(1) Supply and demand projections developed in earlier tasks will serve as the foundation for this analysis.
Task 7 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
This task involves developing and updating the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as required by Water Code Section 10632.
7.1 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Review the City’s existing WSCP and identify any a reas requiring updates or improvements to align with Water Code Section 10632.
Implement necessary changes to the WSCP.
7.2 Seismic Risk Assessment
Describe seismic risk assessment and mitigation pl an compliance pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.5
7.3 Water Conservation Ordinance
Update the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance (Fo lsom Municipal Code Section
13.26) to align with the updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Deliverables:
(1) Email summarizing changes and improvements made to the WSCP, including any regulatory compliance updates.
(2) Draft and final versions of the updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan. (3) Draft and final versions of the updated Water Conservation Ordinance (Folsom Municipal Code Section 13.26), with track changes and clean versions Assumptions:
(1) The 2020 WSCP and the existing Water Conservation Ordinance are generally up to date and will require only minor revisions.
(2) Seismic risk assessment compliance will be met by referencing an existing local hazard mitigation plan and/or America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) documents for risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs).
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Task 8 Demand Management Measures
This task involves providing a review and description of the Demand Management Measures (DMMs) implemented by the City over the past five years and outlining new measures the City will implement to meet its water use target, in accordance with Water Code Section 10608.20.
8.1 Review Past Demand Management Measures
Provide a narrative description of the DMMs implem ented over the last five (5) years to include at a minimum:
Water waste prevention ordinance
Metering
Conservation pricing
Public education and outreach
Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss Water conservation program coordination and staffing support Other DMMs
8.2 Future Demand Management Measures
Describe the DMMs the City will implement to achie ve its water use target pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.20
Deliverables:
(1) Narrative of Demand Management Measures for inclusion in the UWMP.
Deliverables:
(1) Review and description of DMMs will be limited to summarizing DMM activity data, informational updates provided by the City, and the analysis completed as part of the WCNA. No new analysis will be performed under this scope.
Task 9 UWMP Report and Supporting Documentation
This task involves the preparation and submission of the draft and final 2025 UWMP report, including all required documentation, tables, and forms. The task also includes preparing supporting materials such as GIS files, methodology documentation, and a completed UWMP checklist to ensure compliance with the DWR requirements.
9.1 Draft Report
Prepare the draft UWMP report, including the 10 ch apters as outlined in the UWMP Guidebook.
Submit draft report to City and regional agencies for review and comments. Send 1 hard copies to up to 5 regional agencies.
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Send 5 hard copies to the City.
Provide an electronic PDF copy.
Incorporate feedback from the regional agencies an d City into the final version of the report.
9.2 Final Report
Prepare the final UWMP report, including the 10 ch apters as required by the UWMP Guidebook.
Submit final report to City, including 2 hard copi es, an electronic Word version, and an electronic PDF version.
Submit the final report to DWR and fill out all re quired DWR tables to be submitted. Complete and submit the UWMP checklist, as outline d in the UWMP Guidebook. Send a notice of adoption and link to an electroni c copy of the Final UWMP to the State Library, Sacramento County, and other regional agencies as directed by the City.
9.3 Supporting Documentation
Compile all deliverables, data, calculations, repo rting forms, and outside references in an electronic folder and electronically submit to the City. Supporting data shall include all GIS, Word, and E xcel files used, documentation detailing assumptions, and methodology for unit demand analysis, service area population, and residential and non-residential growth.
Deliverables:
(1) Draft UWMP Report
5 hard copies for Regional Agencies
5 hard copies for the City
Electronic PDF copy for internal review and Regional Agencies. (2) Final UWMP Report
2 hard copies for the City
Electronic Word version
Electronic PDF version
(3) Completed UWMP checklist
(4) Supporting Documentation
Organized electronic folder containing all relevant files (GIS, Word, Excel) Methodology documentation for unit demand analysis, service area population, and growth calculations
Assumptions and calculation derivations
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Assumptions:
(1) The City and regional agencies will provide feedback and comments on the draft report in a timely manner.
(2) The City will provide WSC guidance on how comments the public, City Council, and other reviewing agencies should be addressed.
(3) Revisions to the Draft and Final UWMP will not require major changes to the document format or calculations.
Task 10 Project Management and Meetings
10.1 Project Administration
Provide project administration, coordination, and perform quality control reviews of all deliverables. Prepare project schedule and update as required based upon actual progress and the City’s direction. Prepare monthly progress reports to be submitted with each monthly invoice.
Deliverables:
(1) Monthly progress reports including summaries of work completed. (2) Monthly invoices.
Assumptions:
(1) Project duration is 12 months.
10.2 City Meetings
Project Kickoff Meeting
WSC will plan, organize and conduct one kickoff meeting. The purpose of the Kickoff Meeting will be to: (1) establish roles and responsibilities; (2) review scope, schedule and deliverables; (3) review available data and establish data needs; (4) review UWMP requirements and methodology; (5) discuss agency coordination; and (6) review public outreach strategy. Monthly Review Meetings
WSC will plan, organize, and conduct virtual monthly one-hour progress meetings with the City to inform City of project progress, discuss data, and review UWMP content.
Conduct internal coordination meetings.
Deliverables:
(1) Meeting agendas will be provided ahead of the Kickoff Meeting and monthly progress meeting.
(2) A summary of action items will be provided following the meeting.
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Assumptions:
(1) Meetings will be virtual unless otherwise specified. (2) Up to 11 monthly review meetings are assumed.
10.3 Public Meetings
Public Workshops: WSC will host two public meeting s at separate locations in the City to broaden outreach. Both will present the same content. Utility Commission Presentations: WSC will prepare two presentations for the Utility Commission.
The 1st meeting will be held after the Public Draft is released and before the public meetings to gather Commissioner feedback early.
The 2nd meeting will follow the public meetings and will summarize public input and proposed revisions.
City Council Presentation and Public Hearing for A doption of the 2025 UWMP and WSCP.
WSC will support City Staff for up to two City Council meetings. The second meeting is assumed to be for the UWMP Public Hearing and Adoption. (Note that the public hearing and adoption could occur during the same meeting). The purpose of the meetings (to be presented by City staff) will be to: (1) present and discuss the Public Draft; (2) receive City Council comments; (3) and receive public comments. WSC will prepare and provide electronic copies of handouts / PowerPoint prior to the City Council meeting and will support the City in preparation of the meeting agenda.
10.4 Agency Coordination Support
Coordinate communication with the City and DWR inc luding telephone calls, emails, letters, and other correspondence.
Contact and coordinate communication with adjacent water agencies and other interested parties as required by the Urban Water Management Planning Act.
Deliverables:
(1) Electronic copies of handouts and/or a PowerPoint presentation will be provided to the City at least two days before the meeting if necessary.
Assumptions:
All public meetings will be in person and are assu med to be 2 hours unless otherwise stated.
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Other Tasks: Parcel-Based Unit Demand Analysis
O1.1 Water Use Spatial Allocation
Using Excel and GIS, spatially allocate customer water use data based on billing information using available meter coordinates, other available coordinates, APN, or address.
Cross-reference and verify appropriate meter and account locations and water use information using the City’s WaterView and Waterfluence platform subscriptions. Adjust customer and location data as necessary and provide recommended information updates for WaterView and Waterfluence accounts alignment. Associate water use data with the appropriate overlying or nearby served parcel(s). Spatially join usage and parcel data with underlying land use, dwellings units, acreage, and other relevant geographic (service and study areas from updated General Plan) and sociodemographic information (household density).
Deliverables: GIS geodatabase and/or shapefile with unique identifiers to associate with an Excel tool used for analyzing demand factors and projections.
Assumptions:
(1) The City will provide water use and location data for each meter and account for 2025, and other historical years if readily available, with formatting and quality sufficient for association with parcels.
(2) Approximately 24,500 connections will be allocated and up to 1% (245 connections) will need to be further analyzed, reviewed with City staff, and adjusted based on poor matches to parcels and verified address points.
(3) The City will provide parcel, land use, dwelling unit, and service area data. WSC will work with City staff to understand how total dwelling units and acreages were derived by the City for the 2020 UWMP and how to update those values based on their underlying data.
O1.2 Demand Drivers, Factors, and Projections
Analyze combined water use, geographic, and sociodemographic data to derive insights about geographic water use type patterns as well as differences between subcategories of land uses and newer and older development in various areas of the City.
Recommend “baseline” demand factors for existing and new customers in specific areas that ramp down over time in alignment with UWUO standards. Spatially allocate projected demands with underlying demand factors assumptions for existing and future customers.
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Deliverables:
(1) GIS geodatabase and/or shapefile with demand projections for existing and future customers.
(2) GIS data will be exported and linked to the Task 4 Excel-Based Demand Forecasting Tool.
(3) Analysis, outcomes, and recommended steps to maintain the methodology used will be provided in the Task 2 technical memorandum summarizing updated unit demand factors by customer class and land-use category.
Assumptions:
(1) The City will provide water use and location data for each meter and account for 2025, and other historical years if readily available, with formatting and quality sufficient for association with parcels.
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL
Task 1 Data Collection
and Review
Task 2 Unit Demand Analysis
Task 3 System Description
and Population Projections
Task 4 Water Use
Characterization
Task 5 Water Supply
Characterization
Task 6 Water Service Reliability
and Drought Risk Assessment
Task 7 Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
Task 8 Demand Management
Measures
Task 9 UWMP Report and
Supporting Documentation
Task 10 Project Management
and Meetings
2025 2026
Kickoff Meeting
Technical Memorandum Draft Report Final Report
Utility Council Presentation Public Workshop City Council Presentation Public Hearing Project Schedule
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Project Team
WSC’s approach to effective project delivery begins with an experienced project manager, a clear understanding of the City’s objectives, a comprehensive project management plan, and a team of professionals with the collective goal of delivering a quality project. While we tailor our approach based on the specific needs of the client, the foundation of our project management approach remains consistent regardless of project size. This consistency enables us to deliver the same high level of service to the City that has distinguished WSC as an engineering provider. Some highlights of WSC’s proven approach to project delivery and how our team will work collaboratively with the City are summarized below.
Effective Communication
From the very beginning, Stephanie will establish an open and continuous line of communication with the City. A well established line of communication, and relationship based on trust, facilitate effective exchanges of information outside of regularly scheduled progress meetings, enabling quick resolution of questions and issues so the project can continue to progress smoothly. We know the importance of responding rapidly when you need us and are committed to being responsive, including being available for phone calls, in person meetings, and site visits. Stephanie will provide regular updates with appropriate detail for City staff to be kept informed of project progress.
Maximized Opportunities
We will follow your lead with your desired level of engagement from your staff. We suggest that closer engagement can beneficially lead to learning opportunities for younger staff. Our experience can be leveraged to help your staff gain additional project management experience in a safe, controlled environment. We are Folsom customers and project partners, invested in mutual project success. We aim to continue our partnership with the City to develop long-lasting value that is enhanced through collaboration and delivering exactly what the City needs. We have local staff ready to collaborate in-person when necessary.
Schedule and Budget
WSC uses an integrated project management and accounting system, Ajera, to manage project progress and budget in real time so our project managers have immediate access to key project performance metrics. We use earned value management to identify discrepancies between planned and actual progress, allowing corrective measures to be implemented early to prevent cost overruns and schedule delays. WSC holds internal kickoff meetings with our project teams to assure that each team member understands and shares the commitment to managing the scope, schedule, and budget.
Resource Management
Stephanie will proactively manage the teams’ workload to avoid competing priorities. We hold weekly workload planning meetings with our local and company-wide team to assess workload and make adjustments as needed to assure we can meet our commitments to the City and other clients. The hours table on the following page shows how work will be allocated among team members. Our detailed proposal cost is included in a separate sealed envelope.
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Subconsultant Staff
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A Team You can Trust to Deliver
D. CONSULTANT AND SUBCONSULTANT STAFF
Project Manager
Stephanie Ard PE
Principal in Charge
Rob Natoli PE
Technical Lead & QA/QC
Spencer Waterman
Supporting Author
David Williams EIT
WSC brings a unique team that has experience working
with the City on other relevant planning projects including your 2020 UWMP, WSCP, FWV, and WCNA. Stephanie
Ard, Rob Natoli, and Spencer Waterman bring a strong
knowledge of the City's systems and models. Stephanie
will serve as Project Manager and will be supported by
our Technical Lead and QA/QC Spencer Waterman, a
similar role he held on the City’s 2020 UWMP. WSC’s
Principal in Charge Rob Natoli has led several relevant projects throughout Northern California, including serving as the project manager for the City’s 2020 UWMP
and FWV. WSC has additional subject matter experts,
planners, engineers, and hydrogeologists who have relevant knowledge and experience working in the region and can
support the development of an efficient, defensible, and compliant UWMP.
WSC's team includes UWMP experts, experienced demand projection modelers, and water use efficiency professionals who have experience working with the City. Our streamlined and experienced team has the capacity and commitment to meet the project's schedule.
Stephanie Ard PE
PROJECT MANAGER
WSC's proposed Project
Manager is Stephanie Ard.
Stephanie has more than
13 years of experience
in hydraulic modeling,
master planning, project
management, technical
writing, and communication.
She has worked with over a dozen clients to develop
comprehensive planning documents that include preparing growth scenarios, identifying current and future water
system needs, and meeting state reporting requirements.
Over her career, she has also led and provided key technical analysis on over 30 water master plans and planning projects, including several supply studies. Stephanie has collaborated with all members of the technical team, as well as City staff.
Stephanie is currently working on the City's FWV Project and WCNA and brings a unique understanding of your water systems. Her experience will provide planning leadership, team collaboration, and a local presence to the team.
Relevant Experience
y FWV, City of Folsom, CA. Project Engineer.
y WCNA, City of Folsom, CA. Project Manager.
y 2020 UWMP and Related Conservation and
Reporting Services, City of Folsom, CA. QA/QC for
Technical Memo.
y Wholesale Master Plan, San Juan Water District, CA.
Project Engineer.
y Wholesale Meter Hydraulic Analysis, San Juan Water
District, CA. Project Manager.
y Hydraulic Model Update, Citrus Heights Water District, CA. Project Manager.
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Rob Natoli PE
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Rob Natoli brings 17 years of
engineering experience in the
water and wastewater industry.
He has managed both large and
small projects across California,
including projects for the City. He
is skilled at directing and managing
multidisciplinary teams to exceed
client expectations. Having served
as project manager for the City’s
2020 UWMP, Rob understands
the City’s water system, existing
supplies, and expected demands.
Relevant Experience
y 2020 UWMP and Related
Conservation and Reporting
Services, City of Folsom, CA.
Project Manager.
y Folsom Water Vision, City of
Folsom, CA. Project Manager.
y 2020 UWMP, Placer County
Water Agency, CA. Project
Manager.
y 2021 Drought Operations
Planning Project, San Juan
Water District, Granite Bay,
CA. Project Manager.
y Wholesale Master Plan, San
Juan Water District, Granite
Bay, CA. Principal in Charge.
y Sunnyvale Master Plan, City
of Sunnyvale, CA. Project
Engineer.
Spencer Waterman
TECHNICAL LEAD & QA/QC
Spencer has 15 years of water
planning and water-use efficiency
experience. Spencer has led 24
UWMPs, 20 Annual Water Supply
and Demands Assessments, and 10
2024 Annual Water Use Reports.
He has also served as a member
of DWR's UWMP Guidebook
Workgroup for three UWMP cycles.
He led the demand efforts for the
City’s 2020 UWMP and will do so
again for this cycle's UWMP.
Relevant Experience
y 2020 UWMP, City of Folsom,
Folsom, CA. Lead Author.
y WCNA, City of Folsom, CA.
QA/QC and Technical Lead.
y 2020 and 2015 UWMP,
Soquel Creek Water District,
Soquel, CA. Project Manager.
y 2020 UWMP, Placer County
Water Agency, Auburn, CA.
Technical Advisor.
y 2025 & 2020 UWMPs,
Water Conservation,
Regulatory & Technical
Assistance Services, City of
Oxnard, Oxnard, CA.
y 2020 UWMP, City of
Fresno, CA. Demand
Projections Lead.
David Williams EIT
SUPPORTING AUTHOR
David is a staff engineer with
experience supporting water,
wastewater, and reuse projects
throughout California. David
brings experience analyzing data
in Excel and ArcGIS. He has
experience working with the
proposed team for clients such
as Citrus Heights Water District
and South Tahoe Public Utility
District. David will help author the
UWMP and WSCP.
Relevant Experience
y Hydraulic Model Update,
Citrus Heights Water District,
CA. Engineering Support.
y Annual Water Supply and
Demand Assessment, West
Basin Municipal Water District.,
CA. Engineering Support.
y County Operations
Center Water Shortage
Contingency Plan, County
of San Luis Obispo, CA.
Engineering Support.
y Water Resources
Implementation Strategy,
Calleguas Municipal Water
District, CA. Engineering
Support.
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E. Consultant
Qualifications and
References
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WSC's Team's UWMP
Qualifications
CLIENT
Population
2020 UWMP
2015 UWMP
Surface Water
Recycled Water
Groundwater
Climate Change
Customized Demand
Model
Customized Supply
Model
Enhanced Executive
Summary
Stakeholder
Communication
Integrated with other
Planning Efforts
City of Folsom 69,500
Placer County Water Agency 150,000
City of Fresno 575,034
City of Santa Barbara 95,279
Eastern Municipal Water District 856,500
Elsinore Valley Water District 163,984
Western Municipal Water District 1,118,839
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency 320,571
Soquel Creek Water District 40,234
West Basin Municipal Water District 841,550
City of Oxnard 209,877
Coachella Water Authority 55,783
Desert Water Agency 55,700
Indio Water Authority 91,240
Coachella Valley Water District 282,900
City of Colton 49,973
City of Redlands 79,090
City of Rialto 65,125
East Valley Water District 104,693
San Bernardino Municipal Water Department 203,151
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District715,859
West Valley Water District 81,356
Yucaipa Valley Water District 65,191
City of Riverside Public Utilities District 94,500
California American Water, Los Angeles District 101,777 California American Water, Sacramento District 203,851
California American Water, Monterey District 95,191
California American Water, Ventura District 63,423
California American Water, San Diego District 94,043
City of Victorville 128,005
County of San Luis Obispo Zone 3 47,081
San Lorenzo Valley Water District 21,924
City of Arroyo Grande 17,636
City of Camarillo 42,869
City of Escondido 142,183
The table below summarizes some of WSC's most
relevant experience providing clients with UWMP
and water planning services in recent years.
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2020 UWMP and Related Conservation
and Reporting Services
City of Folsom, CA
WSC worked collaboratively with the City to prepare and submit the City’s 2020 UWMP and WSCP. The 2020 UWMP and WSCP address new
requirements and position the City for future required reporting with additional deliverables including a Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Technical Memo (TM), updated Water Conservation Ordinance, and a database for annual updates.
Project development included data review and analysis; population and demographic analysis; demand projection development; system supply analysis; water supply reliability assessment; water shortage contingency planning updates; demand management measure analysis; and climate change impact analysis. The UWMP was prepared per the DWR 2020 UWMP Guidebook, met the July 1, 2021 submittal deadline, and was approved by DWR.
WSC’s team gained considerable insight into the City’s current water demands, infrastructure, systems, and policies through our work on the UWMP and WSCP.
The WUE TM evaluated future water use standards and strategies the City can implement to meet required demand reductions. This included:
y Evaluating indoor, outdoor, and water loss regulations and providing recommendations to the City as to how to meet these standards. y Discussing alternatives for tracking and monitoring indoor, outdoor, water loss, and CII water use targets.
y Identifying software / tools to help the City track, monitor, and evaluate its water use targets.
y Quantifying the savings for each of the DMMs.
The Database for Annual Updates provides a tool for the City to efficiently update supply and demand data and assumptions for forthcoming AWSDAs submitted to the State annually.
Client Reference: Marcus Yasutake | 50 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630 | [email protected] | (916) 461-6161 Completion Date: May 2023
Cost of Service: $91,000
Key Staff: Rob Natoli (Project Manager), Stephanie Ard (QA/QC - TM), Spencer Waterman (Supply and Demand Lead) The City’s 2020 UWMP met the
challenge of incorporating the new
UWMP requirements while enhancing
usability for planning purposes and
provided a toolset and protocol that can
be efficiently used for future reporting.
Demonstrated Expertise and Proven
UWMP Qualifications
Within the past five years, WSC completed 46 UWMPs. WSC’s collaboration with the City on recent water management projects, coupled with our team’s statewide UWMP experience, positions us to deliver significant advantages to the City.