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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MOFFATT & NICHOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,007 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
LAGOON DREDGE SURVEY, APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15306 – INFORMATION COLLECTION
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City maintains a 212-acre interior lagoon that serves as a stormwater detention basin and recreational amenity for the community; and WHEREAS, more than twenty (20) years have passed since the City completed its last lagoon dredging project, and updated bathymetric and sediment data is necessary to evaluate current lagoon conditions and inform planning for future dredging efforts; and WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional engineering services to conduct a Lagoon Dredge Survey, including bathymetric surveying, sediment probing, optional sediment characterization, and preparation of a technical report; and
WHEREAS, the RFP was advertised and two (2) engineering firms submitted proposals; and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated through a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process in accordance with Government Code Section 4526 et seq., and Moffatt & Nichol was selected based on its demonstrated project understanding, relevant lagoon and dredging experience, and specialized technical expertise; and WHEREAS, Moffatt & Nichol previously served as the design engineer for the City’s prior lagoon dredging project and is currently providing similar dredging-related services in the region, providing valuable continuity and experience; and WHEREAS, the terms and fees of the consultant agreement have been negotiated and determined to be fair and reasonable based on the scope of services to be provided; and
WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $20,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the agreement resulting from unforeseen conditions or additional services; and
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WHEREAS, sufficient funding in the amount of $150,007 exists in the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 adopted budget within the Public Works – Lagoon & Levees Fund (001-0920).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Moffatt & Nichol in the amount of $130,007 for professional engineering services for the Lagoon Dredge Survey Project;
2. Approve a project contingency in the amount of $20,000, with authorization given to the City Manager to execute contract amendments up to the approved contingency amount; and
3. Find that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 – Information Collection.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 20th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK