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CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MONTEREY BAY ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE
LABORATORY SUPPORT FOR WATERMASTER WATER QUALITY MONITORING |
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Meeting Date: |
July 8, 2019 |
Budgeted: |
No |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt |
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Water Supply
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General Manager |
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2-5-2 |
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Prepared By: |
Jonathan Lear |
Cost Estimate: |
$10,000 |
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General Counsel Review:
N/A |
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Committee
Recommendation: The Administrative
Committee reviewed this item on July 8, 2018 and recommended _______________. |
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CEQA
Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as
defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378. |
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SUMMARY: Staff proposes to use Monterey Bay Analytical Services (MBAS) to complete water quality analysis in support of the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster (Watermaster). The District currently has a business relationship with MBAS and is billed on a net 30 following completion of laboratory analysis. This item is in the FY 2019-2020 budget as item 2-5-2.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board authorize the General Manager to spend up to $10,000 to complete laboratory analysis related to the Watermaster in WY 2020.
BACKGROUND: The District provides water quality monitoring and data management support to the Watermaster to meet the requirements outlined in the Seaside Groundwater Basin Monitoring and Management Plan. The Plan is a requirement outlined in the 2007 Adjudication Decision. The Monitoring and Management plan was adopted by the Monterey County Superior Court in 2008 and outlines a series of monitor and production wells to be sampled each water year. The District has a contract with the Watermaster to carry out this work on their behalf. District staff uses MBAS to complete the laboratory analysis for the sampling required by the Plan. MBAS has been selected for this task because the lab is local to the Monterey Peninsula and represents a local hire. Their rates are comparable to other Laboratories providing the same services and MPWMD receives a discount for repeat patronage and avoids currier charges associated with using a non-local lab.
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