SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order: 24Q-268-TO-01 Hydrogeological Services - Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., Alachua, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $349,311)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On March 18, 2025, the Board approved contracts with three firms to provide Hydrogeological Services for Marion County Utilities (MCU). MCU has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. (JE) to provide professional services in support of submitting a modified Water Use Permit (WUP) request to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), as well as renewing the existing Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD).
Due to continued growth and development throughout the region of Marion County, MCU is experiencing increased water demand. In response, the department must pursue a modification to the existing WUP to request a higher withdrawal limit as well as adjusting the CUP withdrawal limit and addressing Request for Additional Information from SJRWMD. This effort requires extensive analysis and groundwater modeling to address Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) regulatory requirements, future water supply needs justification and other extensive regulatory requirements. The overall goal is to secure a plan and permit allocation for the future water supply for Marion County.
A draft contract is attached for review. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the contract will be forwarded to Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for signature. Once returned, it will be routed to Legal, the Clerk, and Chairman for final signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $349,310.60. Funding is from lines ZF442533-531109 (Marion County Utility Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to allow staff to issue contract and upon approval from Legal, authorize the Clerk and Chairman to execute and authorize staff to issue purchase order to Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. under 24Q-268-TO-01.
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