DATE: May 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH N2W ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH VALLEY LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND APPROPRIATION FROM SEWER FIXED ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with N2W Engineering, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,167,872, to provide engineering and design services for the North Valley Lift Station Replacement project; appropriate $1,300,000 from the Sewer Fixed Asset Replacement unrestricted fund balance; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement upon receipt of all supporting documents.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The North Valley Lift Station (NVLS), located adjacent to the Pilgrim Creek Channel and the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility, at 3930 North River Road, is one of Oceanside's highest-flowing sewer lift stations. Sewer lift stations are an integral part of the City's wastewater collection system, conveying sewage from lower to higher elevations so it can reach the City's treatment facilities. The NVLS serves the North Valley neighborhood of Oceanside, as well as portions of the Guajome, Morro Hills and San Luis Rey neighborhoods.
Originally constructed in 1974, the NVLS is near the end of its useful life. The station is experiencing increased flows, aging infrastructure, and higher maintenance costs, all of which necessitate its replacement to ensure continued system reliability and performance.
The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on February 18, 2025, seeking qualified engineering consultants to prepare a flow study, feasibility study, engineering design, and provide environmental services.
Three qualified consulting firms submitted proposals. These were reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee based on the criteria outlined in the RFP. Following the evaluation...
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