Regional Water System
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Long Range Water Supply Plan Update; Project No. 101-0689-26; Engineering Services Agreement
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SUBJECT
recommendation
Authorize an engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $3,440,000 for the development of the Long Range Water Supply Plan (LRWSP) Update.
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PURPOSE
This project will update the LRWSP to incorporate the most current information, including growth projections, regulatory requirements, potential new water supply opportunities, and progress on regional partnerships and interlocal agreements.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to execute an engineering services agreement (ESA) as follows:
Consultant:
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Scope:
Study
Project:
No. 101-0689-26, Long Range Water Supply Plan Update
Amount:
$3,440,000
Committee:
This will be an item on May 27, 2026, Water Committee meeting agenda.
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
Strategic Objective:
1.4 Reliable and Resilient Systems
? Regulatory Compliance (Pre-emptive)
? Asset Condition
? Capacity
? Redundancy/Resiliency
? Relocation or External Requests
? Operational Efficiency
? Safety
? Administrative
? Policy
? Other _____________
BACKGROUND
Rapid and sustained growth within NTMWD's service area requires proactive, long-term water supply planning to ensure reliable and high-level resiliency service for its Member Cities and Customers.
NTMWD completed its most recent LRWSP in 2024, which serves as the District's primary roadmap for meeting future water supply needs. The plan provides a comprehensive evaluation of available supply options and integrates resiliency, redundancy, and operational flexibility into the long-term planning framework. The recommendations were incorporated into the Regional Water System Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to ensure that capital projects support the District's long-term str...
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