City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-01 Amendment to Task Order No. 1 with Dudek for Industrial Wastewater System Design Services
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to Continue Providing Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $59,805.
BACKGROUND
Phase 1 of the Industrial Wastewater (IW) System will increase the capacity of the City’s wastewater system by 1.0 million gallons/day. The IW System will be delivered through the following construction contracts:
• IW Pipeline contract – The project was issued for public bid on June 27, 2024, and the contract was awarded to Sierra Construction at the September 3, 2024 Council meeting. Construction of the pipeline began on November 4, 2024.
• IW Treatment Facility contract – Staff will issue this contract for public bid in January 2025.
Dudek was selected to provide Design Services through a Request for Qualifications solicitation last spring. A Master Services Agreement with Dudek was approved at the June 17, 2024 Council meeting that included Task Order No. 1 for Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The additional design services that will be performed under the Task Order Amendment are:
• Dudek will update the design of the IW Treatment Facility based on MNS Engineers’ constructability review comments.
• Address ADA requirements in the IW Treatment Facility Operations Building generated by the City’s Building Official Code review
• Efforts by the structural subconsultant to address constructability comments and incorporate the latest California Building Code (CBC 2022)
• Design and incorporate Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Measures into the bid documents, including installation of six groundwater monitoring wells, as well as access road stormwater retention measures
• Design efforts by the electrical subconsultant to incorporate new SCADA standards Dudek staff has provided excellent design services on the various elements of the IW System and staff recommends that the City Council approve an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to complete Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the amount of $59,805.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This project supports our vision by making improvements to the wastewater system to increase its capacity for residential and industrial developments.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment plant enhances the community’s quality of life by providing for treatment and safe disposal of the City’s wastewater.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
Amend or modify staff’s recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
This contract will be funded with the Sewer Rates and Sewer Impact funds.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to Continue Providing Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $59,805.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-01
2. Amendment to Task Order No. 1 with Dudek - Design Services
3. Dudek's Proposal Letter dated December 9, 2024