Fiscal Note
The proposed amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Montgomery Associates Resource Solutions LLC for the completion of an extended period pumping test of Well 29 in conjunction with the study of Manganese in Water Supply Wells and identification of alternatives is estimated at $23,200. Funds are included in the 2007 Water Utility Capital Budget under Design and Construction in the Unit Well 29 Filter project.
Account No. EW01-810564.
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Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Montgomery Associates Resource Solutions LLC for the completion of an extended period pumping test of Well 29 in conjunction with the study of Manganese in Water Supply Wells and Identification of Alternatives (2nd, 6th and 15th AD).
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WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility recognizes the need to study, identify nd more fully understand manganese water quality issues and groundwater hydraulics at city wells; and
WHEREAS, Montgomery Associates Resource Solutions LLC has completed a study on manganese in wells at the Utility's Well 29, received public comment and has recommended additional pump testing at Well 29 to evaluate groundwater movement and contaminant capture around Well 29; and
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility feels that it is in the Utility's best interest to proceed with this recommendation to further develop data and knowledge on the area aquifer and groundwater resource and to protect the long term water quality at Well 29; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Water Utility for efficiency and continuity of knowledge to continue this project with Montgomery Associates Resource Solutions LLC, therefore it is prudent to seek Council approval of this amendment and extension of work as a "sole source" per MGO 4.26(4)(a)2 and 4.26(4)(B);
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility has budgeted funds in the 2007 Capital Budget for the design and const...
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