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Council approves water‑distribution analysis contract; staff cited one RFP submittal
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Summary
Council approved an omnibus item authorizing a water‑distribution system analysis contract (Strand Associates) in the amount of $229,500 plus 5% contingency ($241,000 total); staff said one firm submitted and an aggressive timeline will start May 1.
Lake Forest approved an omnibus procurement item on Jan. 20 that authorizes the city manager to sign a professional services agreement for a comprehensive water‑distribution system analysis.
Assistant Director Jim Lacke told the council the study will model the city’s 166 miles of water main, the water plant, booster station and water tower and provide infrastructure and operational recommendations. Staff said seven firms downloaded the RFP but the city received a single formal submittal; staff recommended Strand Associates based on prior local work and cost and schedule considerations.
The procurement language read at the meeting lists a contract amount of $229,500 and directs including a 5% contingency, bringing the total authorization to $241,000. The city indicated the study would begin May 1 with recommendations expected by August so findings can inform capital planning.
The omnibus motion that included the award passed by roll call, 8–0. Council members did not request separate consideration of the item during the omnibus vote.
Director Skibbe earlier noted the city budget includes funding and a planned capital‑planning process that the analysis will inform. The city manager and public works staff said the firm has prior institutional knowledge of Lake Forest projects.
