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Matter 25-522

Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for Environmental Consulting Services for Various City Projects.

Environment & Sustainability City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 06 May 2025
3 Documents on file 1.59 MB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
File
25-522
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
06 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:52

The papers

3 documents · 1.59 MB
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Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines a recommendation to approve a Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for environmental consulting services for various city projects. The agreement is proposed to last from the date of execution through June 30, 2028, with a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. The services will support the Environmental Services Department and the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The memorandum includes background information on the selection process for the consultant, the evaluation criteria, and the anticipated projects requiring environmental review and permitting support.

Key points
  • Recommendation to approve a Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates.
  • Agreement duration from execution through June 30, 2028.
  • Total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
  • Services to support Environmental Services Department and San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility projects.
  • Consultant selected through a Request for Proposal process.
  • Environmental Science Associates ranked highest based on expertise and experience.
  • Projects anticipated to require environmental review include upgrades and improvements at the Wastewater Facility.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for certain dates and lacks specific details on the approval process.
  • The text indicates the agreement is subject to future appropriations and does not specify exact funding mechanisms.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 5/20/25 25-522 2.7 FROM: Jeff Provenzano DATE: April 21, 2025 Date: 5/5/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for Environmental Consulting Services for Various City Projects RECOMMENDATION Approve a Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates from the date of execution through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for environmental review and permitting services for the Environmental Services Department and San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility projects and programs. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of a master service agreement with Environmental Science Associates would enable staff to have this firm on retainer for three years and provide environmental review and permitting services for various City projects and programs managed by the Environmental Services Department (ESD), including the Capital Improvement Program at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). BACKGROUND ESD is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations on many City...
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Agreement

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This document is a Master Consultant Agreement between the City of San José and Environmental Science Associates for professional consulting services related to environmental review and compliance. The agreement outlines the scope of services, terms, and conditions under which the Consultant will operate, including the issuance of service orders, compensation structure, and responsibilities of both parties. The agreement is effective until June 30, 2028, unless terminated earlier. It includes provisions for amendments, staffing, use of subconsultants, and performance standards.

Key points
  • The Consultant will provide professional consulting services on an as-needed basis.
  • The agreement includes various exhibits that detail service orders, rates, insurance requirements, and specific services.
  • The term of the agreement is from the contract date until June 30, 2028.
  • The City is not obligated to issue service orders and can issue multiple orders within a maximum total compensation limit.
  • The Consultant is an independent contractor and has control over its operations and employees.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • Some sections of the text are truncated, which may affect the completeness of the summary.

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Master City of San José Consultant Agreement (Non-Capital Projects) This Master Agreement is between the City of San José, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Environmental Science Associates, a California Corporation (“Consultant”). This Agreement is made and entered into on the date that it is fully executed by the Parties (“Contract Date”). THE CITY AND CONSULTANT AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. AGREEMENT SCOPE 1.1 General: The Consultant will provide professional consulting services to the City on an as-needed basis pursuant to individual service orders issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Master Agreement. The type of professional consulting services the Consultant will provide can be described generally as: Providing comprehensive environmental review and compliance services on an as-needed basis. 1.2 Exhibits: This Master Agreement consists of this agreement form, all Approved Service Orders (defined in Subsection 3.2 below), and the following exhibits, which are incorporated herein by reference: Exhibit A: Approved Service Order Form Exhibit B: Schedule of Rates and Charges Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements Exhibit D: Schedule of Specific Services 1.3...
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Letter from TPAC, 5/15/25

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The Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed a master service agreement with Environmental Science Associates for environmental consulting services at its meeting on May 15, 2025. The committee recommended approval of the agreement, which is proposed to be effective through June 30, 2028, with a maximum amount of $1,000,000.

Key points
  • TPAC meeting date: May 15, 2025
  • Agenda item: Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates
  • Recommendation: Approve the agreement for environmental review and permitting services
  • Agreement duration: Until June 30, 2028
  • Maximum amount: $1,000,000
  • TPAC vote: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Abstain 0, Absent 0

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SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 5/20/25 25-522 2.7 SAN JOSE I SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT May TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 15, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council: At its meeting on 15 May 2025, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed this item: 5.D. Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for Environmental Consulting Services for Various City Projects Staff Recommendation: Approve a master agreement with Environmental Science Associates from the date of execution through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for environmental review and permitting services for the Environmental Services Department and San José Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility projects and programs. Action: On a motion made by Committee Member Domingo Candelas and a second by Committee Member Manuel Pineda, TPAC recommended approval of the item: Ayes 4 6 (Candelas, Cohen, Hardy, Pineda, Doyle, Montano) Nays 4 | (Furtado) Abstain - 0 Absent 4 0 aren Hardy, Chair TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 700 LOS ESTEROS ROAD SAN...