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Matter 26-036

Approval of a Legal Services Contract with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood to Support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program.

Legal & Litigation City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 17 Dec 2025
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File
26-036
Type
Environmental & Utility Services
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
17 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses a recommendation to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a legal services master agreement with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP for the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program. The agreement is proposed for an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, covering a term from execution through June 30, 2030, with options for two additional two-year extensions. The legal services will support various capital improvement projects at the facility, which is over 60 years old and requires significant infrastructure rehabilitation. The memorandum outlines the background of the facility, the need for legal services, and the selection process for the law firm.

Key points
  • Recommendation to authorize a legal services agreement with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP.
  • Agreement amount not to exceed $4,000,000.
  • Term from execution through June 30, 2030, with options for extensions.
  • Legal services to support capital improvement projects at the wastewater facility.
  • Facility provides tertiary treatment for up to 167 million gallons of wastewater daily.
  • RWF is over 60 years old and requires increased capital investment.
  • The City Attorney's Office recommends Hawkins, Delafield & Wood based on their expertise.
Limitations
  • The text indicates a future City Council meeting date of January 13, 2026, which may not be current.
  • There are unresolved placeholders such as <Legal Services for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program= and missing information in some sections.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: CITYOF � SANJOSE CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW SUBJECT: 01/13/2026 26-036 6.1 Memorandum FROM: Susana Alcala Wood DATE: December 16, 2025 LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAWKINS, DELAFIELD & WOOD LLP FOR THE SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate arid execute a legal services master agreement with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP, in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for a term from the date ofexecution by the City through June 30, 2030, with the City's right, at the discretion ofthe City Attorney, to extend the term of this Agreement for up to two (2) additional two-year terms through June 30, 2034, to support the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater. Facility Capital Improvement Program. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The outcome ofthe recommended action will allow Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP ("Hawkins Delafield") to provide legal services related to the design and construction ofdesign­ build projects at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility ("RWF"), including the Aeration...
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Letter from TPAC, 1/9/26

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The Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed a legal services contract with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood at their meeting on January 8, 2026. They recommended approval of a resolution for the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a master agreement for legal services to support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program.

Key points
  • TPAC meeting date: January 8, 2026
  • Reviewed item: Approval of a Legal Services Contract with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood
  • Recommended approval for a master agreement not to exceed $4,000,000
  • Agreement term: from execution through June 30, 2030, with possible extensions
  • TPAC vote: 7 Ayes, 2 Nays, 0 Abstain, 0 Absent
Limitations
  • The document does not provide specific details about the voting members' names beyond those who voted Aye and Nay.
  • The document does not specify the exact date for the execution of the agreement.

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SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 1/13/26 26-036 6.1 SAN JOSE! SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORYCOMMITTEE CONTROL PLANT January 8, 2026 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 January 8, 2026, the Treatment Plant Advisory this item: Committee (TPAC) reviewed 5.B. Approval of a Legal Services Contract with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood to Support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program. Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a legal services master agreement with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP, in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for a term from the date of execution by the City through June 30, 2030, with the City’s right, at the discretion of the City Attorney, to extend the term of this Agreement for up to two (2) additional two-year terms through June 30, 2034, to support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program. Action: On a motion made by Committee Member David Cohen and a second by Committee Member...