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Approve a Purchase Order with Worthington Products Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $640,000 for the procurement of materials for a TUFFBoom boat safety barrier system for San Antonio Dam; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Purchase Order. (Staff: Manuel Saavedra)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
Approve a Purchase Order with Worthington Products Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $640,000 for the procurement of materials for a TUFFBoom boat safety barrier system for San Antonio Dam; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Purchase Order.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 15, 2026, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors approved a Professional Services Agreement for the design, procurement, and installation of a TUFFBoom boat barrier system and for additional TUFFBoom parts for Nacimiento Dam. Subsequently, on September 21, 2026, the Board approved a second Professional Services Agreement with Worthington to provide engineering services for the design of a TUFFBoom boat safety barrier system at San Antonio Dam.
To ensure the buoy line installation remains on schedule, staff recommend procuring the required materials and components while the engineering design is still underway. This approach reduces exposure to cost escalation related to materials, manufacturing, and shipping, and mitigates the risk of schedule delays associated with long lead times for specialized components. Early procurement ensures that all TUFFBoom elements are available when needed for construction sequencing and supports the Agency’s reservoir-safety commitments. The estimated cost for the buoy line materials is $640,000, including a 30-percent contingency to account for supply-chain variability and market fluctuations.
The proposed buoy line will serve as a critical public-safety barrier by establishing a clearly defined recreation boundary and preventing reserv...
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