Proposed Professional Services Agreement
(PSA) with Marin Sonoma Mosquito Vector
Control District for Recycled Water Compliance
for Santa Rosa Water
Contract Review Subcommittee Meeting
June 16, 2025
Andrew Romero – Wastewater Reclamation Superintendent
Background
• The City’s Recycled Water Program, and use thereof, is covered under the State Water Resources Control Board Water Quality Order No. 2016-0068-DDW
• Pursuant to Section 5.2 of MRP No. R1-2020-0029, the City is required to conduct routine inspections and observations of recycled water use areas for mosquitoes and other vectors
• The City has contracted with the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District (MSMVCD) for 30+ years to monitor recycled water use areas to properly manage, control, and prevent vector issues • The service that the MSMVCD provides to the City ensures continual compliance with vector control standards on all City-owned and privately-owned properties where the City’s recycled water is applied. • Service area includes all of Marin and Sonoma counties 2,300 square miles
• Serve Approximately 763,000 residents
• One of the largest vector control districts in California • Significant diversity in mosquito habitats
23 species of mosquitoes
• Operate in cooperative agreement with CDPH
and under the auspices of the CA. Health and Safety Code MSMVCD Public Health –Public Service
Goals and Collaboration
• To work and collaborate with property owners and land managers to minimize mosquito production (source
reduction), potential for public health issues, and disease transmission to livestock and wildlife.
• The District works collaboratively with the City of Santa Rosa to manage irrigation and mosquito production issues related to the city’s irrigation program.
• To work on public and private lands in a manner that
minimizes disruption to operations.
• To minimize costs for the District, property owners, and agencies.
• The City of Santa Rosa pays for mosquito surveillance and control operations related to the irrigation program
Agreement Duration and Cost
• Proposed 4-year agreement
• Total annual cost for labor and equipment shall not
exceed fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000) per fiscal year.
• Total annual cost for materials shall not exceed
seventeen thousand four hundred dollars ($17,400) per
fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
• Total contract not to exceed amount $72,400 per fiscal year
Recommendation
It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the Contract Review Subcommittee recommend that the Board of Public
Utilities approve a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Marin Sonoma Mosquito Vector Control District, in an amount not to exceed $289,600.
Questions?
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