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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-17; City Council; ; A professional services agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $217,985 for the Force Main Condition Assessment ProjectCITY COUNCIL Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: CA Review --- Subject: July 17, 2018 Mayor and City Council Kevin Crawford, City Manager David Hull, Assistant Engineer david.hull@carlsbadca.gov or 760-603-7322 A professional services agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $217,985 for the Force Main Condition Assessment Project. Recommended Action Adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $217,985 for the Force Main Condition Assessment Project, Project No. 5513-C (Project). Executive Summary The City of Carlsbad currently operates 12 sewer lift stations that pump wastewater through pressurized pipelines commonly referred to as force mains. These force mains are critical infrastructure of the wastewater conveyance system. Pure Technologies, Inc. (Pure) will use their patented SmartBall technology to assess the condition of the city's force mains and provide repair recommendations. Carlsbad Municipal Code section, 3.28.060, requires that the City Council shall be the awarding authority for procurement of professional services for which the cost to the city is more than $100,000 per agreement year. Execution of a professional serves agreement with Pure is subject to this requirement. Discussion The goal of the Project is to determine the current pipeline condition, collect meaningful data at a reasonable cost to support long-term asset management planning, and select a method that has the least impact on the lift station's daily operations. Staff worked with Infrastructure MD, Inc. who is experienced in pipeline condition assessment methodologies to thoroughly research available technologies to achieve these Project goals. Staff's consultant prepared a technical memorandum which summarizes the research and conclusions in more detail. The memorandum recommends free-swimming leak and gas pocket detection technology as the most accurate and cost-effective method to assess the condition of the city's force mains at eight of the 12 lift stations. The device uses acoustics to "listen" for leaks and gas pockets as it passes through the pipe. This technology is applicable to all pipe materials where the pipe inside diameter is six inches or greater. The four remaining force mains smaller than six inches in diameter will be inspected using closed circuit television (CCTV) July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 1 of 40 performed by city staff. Pure is the only local free-swimming leak and gas pocket detection technology provider. Other technology providers require significant infrastructure modifications to use the technology or do not inspect wastewater facilities. Staff's consultant also recommended pressure monitoring at each station to collect additional data to determine what improvements, if any, need to occur. This pressure data will alert staff of any pumping irregularities so that operational changes can be made to improve pumping efficiency. These actions will lengthen the life of both the pumps and force mains. Improved operational efficiencies will reduce long-term costs of repairs and replacements. Therefore, staff recommends entering into a sole source agreement with Pure in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code section 3.28.llO{N), which provides an exemption from competitive purchasing requirements in "situations where solicitations of bids or proposals for goods, services and/or professional services would be, in the discretion of the awarding authority, impractical, unavailing, impossible, or not in the best interest of the City." The purchasing officer has reviewed staff's supporting documentation detailing the conclusions and rationale for selecting this technology and recommends entering into a sole source agreement with Pure under Carlsbad's Municipal Code section 3.28.llO{N), as referenced above. Fiscal Analysis The inspection services agreement with Pure totals $217,985. The total estimated Project cost of $237,985 includes the inspection agreement, engineering and administrative support, and meeting attendance. This Project will be funded by the Sewer Line Condition Assessment Program, CIP No. 5513, which has sufficient funds. A summary of available funds and Project costs are shown in the table below: SEWER LINE CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. 5513 Current Appropriation $958,831 Current Year Expenditures/Encumbrances $77,639 TOTAL AVAILABLE SEWER LINE CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, CIP NO. $881,192 5513 ' FORCE MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5513-C Professional Services Agreement -Pure Technologies, Inc. $217,985 Engineering, Administrative and Operational Support (estimated) $20,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS ' $237,985 ' : REMAINING BALANCE AFTER PROJECT NO. 5513-C $643,207 ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION NEEDED $0 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 2 of 40 Next Steps Staff will execute a professional services agreement with Pure. The Project will begin in Summer 2018 and will be completed in December 2018. Upon completion of the Project, Pure will provide a document summarizing the data results and provide recommendations for improvements. Staff will review these recommendations and make any necessary repairs. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301{b), concerning operation, repair and maintenance of existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide public utility services. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council Resolution. 2. Location Map. July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 3 of 40 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $217,985 FOR THE FORCE MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 5513-C. EXHIBIT 1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc.; and WHEREAS, staff has determined that free-swimming leak and gas pocket detection technology is the most accurate and cost-effective method to assess the condition of the city's sewer force mains; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code section 3.28.ll0(N), an exemption from competitive purchasing requirements applies in "situations where solicitations of bids or proposals for goods, services and/or professional services would be, in the discretion of the awarding authority, impractical, unavailing, impossible, or not in the best interest of the city" and thereby staff recommends entering into a sole source Professional Services Agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc. (Pure) for the Force Main Condition Assessment Project; Project No. 5513-C (Project); and WHEREAS, staff and Pure have negotiated the scope of work and fee for an amount not to exceed $217,985 to provide force main inspection and analyzation services; and WHEREAS, funding for said Project was appropriated during the fiscal year 2017-18 Capital Improvements Program Budget process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council finds that solicitations of bids or proposals for goods, services and/or professional services would be, impractical, unavailing, impossible, or not in the best interest ofthe city under Carlsbad Municipal Code section 3.28.ll0(N). July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 4 of 40 EXHIBIT 1 3. That the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Pure for an amount not to exceed $217,985 attached hereto as Attachment A for the Project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 17th day of J..l!!y, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. NOES: ABSENT: None. None. BARBARA E (SEAL) July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 5 of 40 UTIL 1693 AGREEMENT FOR SEWER FORCE MAIN CONDITION ASSESSMENT SERVICES PURE TECHNOLOGIES U.S., INC. is made and entered into as of the \ rfj-day of ---!'---=~.........,-----' 2018, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal ity"), and PURE TECHNOLOGIES U.S. INC., a Delaware corporation, RECITALS A. City requires the professional services of a consultant that is experienced in sewer force main inspections. B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice related to sewer force main inspections. C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the "Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this Agreement's terms and conditions. 2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise. 3. TERM The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of one (1) years from the date first above written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for one (1) additional one (1) year period or parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement. 4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 5. COMPENSATION The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the initial Agreement term will be two hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred eighty four dollars ($217,984). No other compensation for the Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until City has accepted the work and/or Services specified in Exhibit "A". Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A". City Attorney Approved Version 9/27/17 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 6 of 40 UTIL 1693 6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor. 7. SUBCONTRACTING Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City. 8. OTHER CONTRACTORS The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services. 9. INDEMNIFICATION Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered workers' compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration ·or early termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, neither party hereto will be liable to the other for any consequential, indirect, incidental, or special loss or damage suffered by the other party or any third party, or for any punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility thereof. 10. INSURANCE Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may City Attorney Approved Version 9/27/17 2 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 7 of 40 UTIL 1693 arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor's agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California's List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best's Key Rating Guide of at least "A:X"; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report. 10.1 Coverage and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to the City as an additional insured. 10.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $2,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit. 10.1 .2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for City). $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. 10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. 10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor's profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work. 10.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability which shall provide primary coverage to the City. 10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. 10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement. 10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City. City Attorney Approved Version 9/27/17 3 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 8 of 40 UTIL 1693 10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement. 10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and certified copies of any or all required insur_ance policies and endorsements. 11. BUSINESS LICENSE Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time. 12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. 13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All Work Product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors and delivered to City pursuant to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor's records. · 14. COPYRIGHTS Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the 9opyrights in favor of City. 15. NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement For City Name David Hull Title Assistant Engineer Department Public Works City of Carlsbad Address 5950 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone No. 760-603-7322 For Contractor Name Carl Sharkey Title Project Manager Address 600 W Broadway, Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone No. 530-379-5633 Email carl.sharkey@puretechltd.com Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. City Attorney Approved Version 9/27 /17 4 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 9 of 40 UTIL 1693 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interests in all four categories. Yes D No IZJ 17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are required by this Agreement. 18. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. 19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law. 20. TERMINATION In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may terminate this Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work City Attorney Approved Version 9/27/17 5 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 10 of 40 UTIL 1693 performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person , other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee. 22. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and , provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement. 23. JURISDICTION AND VENUE Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. 24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. · 25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. Ill Ill City Attorney Approved Version 9/27 /17 6 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 11 of 40 UTIL 1693 26. AUTHORITY The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR PURE TECHNOLOGIES U.S., INC., a Delaware corporation By: John J. Galleher J , Vice President -West Region (print name/title) By: (sign here) (print name/title) CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California By #;£ MATT~ Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups. Group A Chairman, President, or Vice-President Group B Secretary, Assistant Secretary, CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney BY:-~-----"-~-.-..,.::.-- Deputy City Attorney City Attorney Approved Version 9/27/17 7 July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 15 of 40 March 26, 2018 David Hull Assistant Engineer City of Carlsbad 5950 El Camino Real Carlsbad, California 92008 RE: Force Main Prioritization and Condition Assessment Dear Mr. Hull, Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. (Pure Technologies) is a recognized industry leader in the inspection and assessment of pressurized pipelines and has built a reputation of providing state-of-the-art innovative solutions for our clients. We have a strong team of more than 500 engineers and scientists dedicated to condition assessment and proactive management of pressure pipe that would be available to the City of Carlsbad (City -Client). As a result, we have taken leadership roles in the industry's recent initiatives to assess pressurized pipelines across the nation. This is demonstrated by the following highlights of our team: • Experience: Pure Technologies has managed the condition assessment of over 16,000 miles of pressure pipe including over 600 miles of wastewater force mains. In addition to individual force main condition assessment projects Pure Technologies has developed or managed system wide force main condition assessment programs for Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, City of Belmont and the Baltimore County Bureau of Utilities. No other firm has more experience in managing wastewater force mains. • Expertise: Our engineers and scientists have written national standards on condition assessment of force mains, pressurized water mains, numerous technical papers, and involvement on national committees including the 2010 Water Environment Research Foundation Report Condition Assessment of Wastewater Force Mains. This will enable our project team to provide the City with state-of-the-art assessment solutions that address specific pipeline needs. Innovation: Our engineers and scientists are actively involved in research and development to provide new and innovative technologies and methods for pipeline assessment. This knowledge allows Pure Technologies to develop assessments that provide utilities with actionable information in order to successfully manage their critical pressure pipeline infrastructure. Inspection Toolbox: Pure Technologies has developed a suite of condition assessment tools and technologies for collecting critical data on pipelines. The environments our tools operate in are pressurized, at times adverse and often lack redundancy. These unique operational challenges have pushed Pure Technologies' research and development efforts to refine our technology platforms to Page 2 of 24 San Diego, CA I 600 West Broadway, Suite 500 I San Diego, CA, USA 92101 I Tel: +1 (619) 272-7040 I puretechltd.com July 17, 2018 Item #3 Page 17 of 40