RESOLUTION R2026-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WELL 22 TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT CIP NO. 26033 (DISTRICT 1: AT WALNUT PLACE PARK); AUTHORIZING A CALL FOR BIDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO 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 with common applications including firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, and food packaging; and WHEREAS, the City of Manteca (City) joined a class action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers 3M, DuPont, Tyco and BASF and to date has recovered $2,638,315.26 to be used towards known PFAS treatment; and WHEREAS, in April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new national drinking water standards for six PFAS compounds requiring public water systems complete initial monitoring and begin compliance monitoring and reporting by 2027, with full compliance with all Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) to be achieved before 2029; and WHEREAS, water quality testing has detected PFAS compounds in Well 22 at concentrations exceeding the advisory levels set by the EPA; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2025, the City Council was notified by the Water Division that Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid (PFHxS) chemicals commonly used in a wide range of products and industrial processes were detected in raw water source samples from Well 22 at levels exceeding the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Notification Levels; 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; and WHEREAS, on January 06, 2026, the City approved Agreement C2026-08 for preliminary design and field-testing services with Kleinfelder, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, the City approved Amendment No.1 in the amount of $733,496 to Agreement C2026-08 with Kleinfelder for design services with a total not-to-exceed amount of $933,496; and WHEREAS, the Engineer’s construction estimate for the Project is $3,000,000 and the completed Plans and Specifications are available for review in the Engineering Department; 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 Plans and Specifications for the Well 22 Treatment Facility Project CIP No. 26033.
The City Council hereby authorizes a Call for Bids.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to take all appropriate actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this 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 15th day of September 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 September 15, 2026 R20XX-XX Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 2 Type approved date of resolution here