City Council

7. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HYDROVIDA TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE GLENARM POWER PLANT FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $322,500 FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS (Water & Power Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Hydrovida to provide chemical water treatment services at the Glenarm Power Plant for three years with the option for two additional one-year extensions subject to the approval of the City Manager for an annual amount of $64,500 and a grand total amount not-to-exceed $322,500, which includes a base contract amount of $193,500. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. TPA