AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY/SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COLDWATER CONSULTING, LLC, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE BLACK RIVER DREDGE MATERIAL REUSE FACILITY – 2026 FACILITY MANAGEMENT.

the City of Lorain Dredge Material Reuse Facility began accepting navigational dredge material in August 2024. The United States Army Corps of Engineer’s has notified the City of Lorain of their intent to utilize the facility for the disposal of navigational dredge material for the 2026-2027 dredge cycle. The City of Lorain has advertised Request for Qualification as required by the Ohio Revised Code Section 153.67 for the purpose of administering these environmental and ecological program activities. The firms were rated and ranked. Coldwater Consulting, LLC (Coldwater), was selected as the highest rated firm. This project includes professional services in the amount of $1,046,301.18, to be paid from funds available in the Dredge Fund. The Engineering Department seeks to enter into a professional services agreement with Coldwater.

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