HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-05 Agenda Packet - Board (13) Staff Report
To: Board of Directors
From: Ed Taylor,Water Superintendent
Date: 06/30/00
Hydrogeologist Services
Background
The District has drilled two test holestwells over the last year. Both test holes/wells were
nonproductive. The District is in need of one high producing well within the next year. An additional
two high producing wells will be needed within the next three years to meet the complete demands of
the District.
After review of the past performance of the companies that have provided services to the District,
staff is . Staff has
d the
qualifications of firms that have the e that the xpertise and the knowledge ces of a new firm be lof theme hydrology of the Truckee
area.
Nimbus Engineers is the firm that has the best qualifications meeting Districts needs. The primary
person from Nimbus is David Carlson. Mr. Carlson has provided services to the District previously
while working for Hydrosearch. In the interview with Mr. Carlson we were informed that he has stayed
in contact with John Sharp. Dr. Sharp has expressed that his services will be available for projects
with the District.
Staff is requesting the approval to request a proposal for services for the identification of well sites,
the design, bidding, drilling/construction supervision and documentation of the exploration and
production wells with Nimbus Engineers.
Recommendation
That the Board authorize staff to proceed with defining a scope of services and requesting a proposal
from Nimbus Engineers for hydrogeological services
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