RESOLUTION R2026-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANTECA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER INC. FOR THE EVALUATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (“PFAS”) TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR THE WELL 22 PFAS TREATMENT FACILITY LOCATED AT WALNUT PLACE PARK IN A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) TO INCLUDE WELL 22 PFAS TREATMENT PROJECT AND ASSIGN A CIP NUMBER; APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,188,232 IN REVENUES RECEIVED FROM THE PFAS SETTLEMENT TO WATER O&M FUND (FUND 680); APPROVE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $2,188,232 TO THE NEW CIP PROJECT FOR THE WELL 22 PFAS TREATMENT FACILITY IN THE WATER O&M FUND (FUND 680); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO COMPLETE AND EXECUTE ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (“PFAS”) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used in various industrial and consumer products for their resistance to water, grease, and stains. Common applications include firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, and food packaging; and WHEREAS, in April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) adopted new national drinking water standards for six PFAS compounds. Public water systems must complete initial monitoring and began compliance monitoring and reporting by 2027; and WHEREAS, full compliance with all Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCL”) must be achieved before 2029; and WHEREAS, the City of Manteca (“City”) joined a class action lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS chemicals 3M, DuPont, Tyco and BASF.; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, City Staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional design services to prepare the Plans and Specifications for Well 22 PFAS Treatment Facility on the City’s website. The deadline to submit questions and/or inquiries was on November 6, 2025, and responses to questions/inquiries received prior to the deadline were published on the City’s website on November 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025 the City received proposals from the following firms: Black Water Consulting Engineers, Carollo Engineers, HydroScience Engineers and Kleinfelder Inc.; and WHEREAS, the City established an evaluation committee consisting of City staff to evaluate and rank all the received proposals based on the advertised criteria; and WHEREAS, based on qualification and scope of work, the evaluation committee concluded that Kleinfelder, Inc. is the most responsible, responsive, qualified firm, and meets the specific goals of the Project. Staff has completed cost negotiations with Kleinfelder, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 for the field testing needed to select the proper treatment options; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Manteca, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council hereby approves a Professional Service Agreement with Kleinfelder Inc. for the evaluation of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (“PFAS”) treatment options for the Well 22 PFAS Treatment Facility located at Walnut Place Park in a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.
The City Council hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) to include Well 22 PFAS Treatment Project and assign a CIP Number.
The City Council hereby approves an appropriation of $2,188,232 in Revenues received from the PFAS settlement to Water O&M Fund (Fund 680).
The City Council hereby approves an appropriation of $2,188,232 in the CIP project for the Well 22 PFAS Treatment Vacility in the Water O&M Fund (Fund 680).
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to apply for permits, apply for State and Federal grants, solicit project funding support, complete and execute all associated documents, and take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Manteca at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR: __________________________
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
CASSANDRA CANDINI-TILTON
City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 1
R2026-XX Page PAGE 3 of NUMPAGES 3 January 06, 2026 R20XX-XX Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 2 Type approved date of resolution here