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Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Ballard Marine, LLC d/b/a Ballard Marine Construction, LLC for Dive Inspection Services (RFP #25-28) ($175,000.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of a General Services Agreement for dive inspection services with Ballard Marine, LLC d/b/a Ballard Marine Construction, LLC (Ballard Marine) for up to $175,000.00 for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 (FY26-FY28) with the option of one (1) two (2)-year extension.
In May 2025, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP) to award a contract for dive inspection services for a total not to exceed $175,000.00. The scope of services involves dive inspections and maintenance at the City's dams and drinking water intakes. The services include, but are not limited to, inspection of hydroelectric draft tube intakes, bar screens, drinking water intake cribs, cleaning of 24" and 36" diameter intakes, cleaning and power washing the hydroelectric plan intakes, cleaning the still wells, cleaning the polymer diffusers for the 24" and 36" diameter drinking water intakes, performing underwater location services using sub-bottom profiler, ROVs, or other method, and other dive services as determined by the City.
The City received one (1) proposal, from Ballard Marine. A selection committee comprised of Water Treatment Services Unit staff reviewed the proposal and determined the proposal from Ballard Marine provided the best value based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. It is therefore recommended that City Council approve the General Services Agreement with Ballard Marine to provide Dive Inspection Services for FY26, FY27 and FY28 with the option to renew for FY29 and FY30.
Ballard Marine complies with the requirements of the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinance.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: These services are to be funded from the approved FY26 Water Supply System, Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements, and General Fund ope...
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