Agenda Item: 8A
Prepared By: Tara Kosieracki
Business: Staff Communications
Department: Public Works
Subject:
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Status Update and Next Steps: RFP for Canal Water Quality Improvements (Justin Martin, P.E., Director of Public Works)
Body
BACKGROUND: The City Council has directed staff to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on canal water quality improvements. This includes potential strategies such as the use of muck-reducing bacteria, fertilizer alternatives, and other related solutions. City staff will prepare a draft RFP and submit it to the Waterways Advisory Committee (WAC) for review and input. After the Waterways Advisory Committee’s feedback, the draft will be presented to the City Council prior to public advertisement. Please note that the City is required to publicly advertise the RFP and cannot solicit proposals from a single vendor.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss.
POTENTIAL MOTION: None expected.