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Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Earth Tech to provide consulting services relative to the NR151 and NR216 Permit compliance requirements for a sum not to exceed $25,000.
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WHEREAS, in 1996 the City of West Allis, in anticipation of the future need to comply with and fund various Federal Clean Water initiatives initiated an RFP for consulting services to assist the City in determining the best approach; and,
WHEREAS, from the RFP's received, West Allis selected Earth Tech Inc. (formerly Rust Environmental) to perform the required services; and,
WHEREAS, the outgrowth of Earth Tech's work was the development of the West Allis Stormwater Utility; and,
WHEREAS, during the development of the Utility Earth Tech also provided consulting services in the preparation of the "Preapplication Stormwater Discharge Permit", required by NR216.05; and,
WHEREAS, following the Department of Natural Resources approval of the preapplication, Earth Tech assisted the City in the development of the NR216 Stormwater Discharge Permit application; and,
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a WPDES Stormwater Permit to the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, in part, the permit sets forth a compliance schedule for implementing various programs and activities; and,
WHEREAS, Earth Tech, in the agreement attached hereto, has proposed to prepare and/or develop a number of the programs required of the WPDES Permit for 2005 and assist the Engineering Department in reviewing storm water management plan submittals and annual inspections required under the City new ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, given Earth Tech's comprehensive knowledge of and involvement with the City of West Allis storm sewer system, the City Engineer has provided documentation to the Purchasing/Central Services Division that the work involved in this contract is inappropriate for competitive bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and...
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