MEETING DATE:
May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9438 - AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AN ANNUAL STORM DRAIN INSPECTION PROGRAM AND AS-NEEDED RELATED SERVICES WITH DOWNSTREAM SERVICES, INC.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution awarding a contract for a storm drain inspection program and as-needed related services and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute the contract with DOWNSTREAM SERVICES, INC. for a maximum of five (5) years with a not-to-exceed budget of $5,000,000.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The Public Works Department is committed to the ongoing maintenance and management of the City's storm drain infrastructure to ensure its efficiency and reliability. As part of this effort, the Department aims to inspect as much of the City's storm drain system as possible each year, identifying potential issues early and addressing them proactively to prevent blockages, infrastructure failures, and localized flooding.
The current contract for storm drain as-needed services has expired, therefore, City staff has publicly solicited and reviewed proposals for a new contract. Approval of this resolution will award a multi-year contract to Downstream Services, Inc. for annual inspections and as-needed related storm drain services within the City's storm drain infrastructure, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for the term of the contract
Discussion
The Public Works Department desires to contract with a qualified stormwater maintenance contractor to provide routine, ongoing storm drain inspections as well as providing, as-needed, non-routine work to support the City's storm drain infrastructure. Staff advertised a request for proposals in accordance with Section 2.30.100 of the San Marcos Municipal...
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