DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AS-NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with KRD Management Consulting, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,029,600, for a total contract amount of $1,129,600, for capital improvement project management services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Water Utilities Department Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has a proposed budget of just over $484 million in proposed projects in the next five years. These improvements reflect the City's long-term commitment to addressing aging infrastructure, expanding capacity, and increasing the reliability of the local water supply through water, waste water and water reuse projects. To maintain progress on this substantial workload, the department has utilized consultant support to supplement internal staffing for project management roles.
On February 6, 2026, the City released an RFP for Project Manager services. On March 3, 2026, four proposals were received. After reviewing the proposals staff recommended, and the City Manager administratively awarded a Professional Services Agreement to KRD Management Consulting. KRD has demonstrated the necessary skills, judgement and experience to provide the services needed. Because several large projects are entering construction phase shortly, issuing a Professional Services Agreement administratively allowed for minimum disruption and provided continuity in project management until Council can award a longer-term contract.
A mix of internal staff and external consultant support will continue to be necessary due to the volume and complexity of the Utilities' CIP Program. This approach reflects the City's intent to optimize ...
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