Title
Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Pilot Sandblasting & Coating, Inc. for blasting and coating services for the Recycled Water Projects, to extend the term length to July 31st 2027, and increase the dollar amount by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Amendment.
(Staff Presenting: Pete Vannerus)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Finance Committee:
Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Pilot Sandblasting & Coating, Inc. for blasting and coating services for the Recycled Water Projects, to extend the term length to July 31st 2027, and to increase the dollar amount by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Agency entered into an Agreement with Pilot Sandblasting and Coating, Inc. on June 30th 2022, to provide blasting and coating services for Agency equipment, specifically in the Recycled Water Projects. Pilot specializes in Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating that is ideal for the recycled water equipment and piping as well as the harsh coastal environment the projects reside in. Pilot is one of the only local contractors that can apply and utilize this product. It takes specialized skill and equipment to apply, and the Agency would typically have to ship equipment out to non-local sources to have this coating applied. They also provide knowledgeable application of many other coating types and blasting. Over the course of the agreement, their services have been utilized heavily in the maintenance of the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and the Salinas River Diversion Facility.
The recent grant funded CSIP Booster Station Optimization Project has utilized their services heavily and has spurred the requirement to amend the agreement amount as we continue progression with the project. This project has a tight deadline that will be approaching in March 2025.
The Agency would like to continue the work and services with Pilot and as such the term length has been increased to July 31st 2027. The Services provided will assist in the continued corrosion prevention and maintenance activities associated with the Recycled Water Projects.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
FINANCING:
Funds from Agency Fund 131- CSIP O&M, Fund 134- SRDF O&M
CSIP Booster Station Project Grant Reimbursed
Prepared by: Pete Vannerus, Associate Water Resources Engineer (831) 755-4860
Approved by: Ara Azhderian, General Manager (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Original Contract
2. Amendment No. 1