Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 21-275 with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) to revise the budget and scope of work to better address and reflect Contractor's services for the necessary redesign of the Wild Wings Wood Duck Pump Station and increase the maximum compensation by an additional $130,650. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Cormier)

Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 21-275 with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers to revise the budget and scope of work to better address and reflect Contractor's services for the necessary redesign of the Wild Wings Wood Duck Pump Station and increase the maximum compensation by an additional $130,650.  

On November 9, 2021, the County entered into an agreement with Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) for engineering and design services of a new well in the Wild Wings County Service Area (CSA). After evaluating the intended well site at Canvasback, it was determined a well would not likely meet water quality standards without additional treatment. County staff and LSCE investigated potential locations for a new well and identified a site that satisfied initial site assessments. Further investigation was then required to characterize hydrogeologic conditions, water quality, and zone specific water levels, which included drilling a test hole that would be converted to a monitoring well at the new Wood Duck site. A first amendment was approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 22, 2022, to include these additional services for investigating the quantity and quality of water at the Wood Duck well site and preparing preliminary production well design. 

LSCE has completed the original Scope of Work and additional tasks associated with the first amendment, but bids for the Wood Duck well came in much higher than expected and exceed available funding, requiring the County to redesign the project to reduce costs. Staff is proposing a second amendment to better address and reflect LSCE's services for the necessary redesign of the Wood Duck Pump Station and recommends approval to revise the budget and scope of work.

The competitive bid process was conducted per County Procurement policy in 2021. Formal bids were received from Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers and Wood Rodgers. Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers were selected based on qualifications.

The Department of Community Services confirms Luhdorff and Scalmanini Consulting Engineers have performed satisfactorily on the current agreement.