For Water Subcommittee Meeting April 30, 2026
TO: Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, City Manager
FROM: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
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Staff requests Water Subcommittee Review and Provide Feedback on the Proposal for Extended Professional Services with Dopudja & Wells Consulting, Inc. (Eighth Amendment)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the Water Subcommittee review and provide feedback on the Proposal for Extended Professional Services with Dopudja & Wells Consulting, Inc. (Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement)
BACKGROUND:
Dopudja & Wells Consulting has provided professional engineering and management support services to the City of Rialto and the Rialto Utility Authority (RUA) since 2021 under a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). Over time, multiple amendments have been executed to maintain continuity of specialized technical support and interim staffing services for the City's Utilities Division.
Most recently, the Seventh Amendment extended services to support ongoing operational needs, capital project coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts. As the Utilities Department continues to transition following recent organizational changes, Dopudja & Wells remains a key resource to ensure continuity of operations and technical expertise.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The proposed Eighth Amendment would extend Dopudja & Wells Consulting's professional services under the existing PSA to provide continued interim staffing support and project management services during the ongoing transition and reorganization of the Utilities Department.
The scope presented in the consultant's April 24, 2026 proposal includes two primary tasks:
Task 1 - Additional Interim Staffing Support Related to the Utility Department
Dopudja & Wells will provide continued interim staffing support through October 2026, with services gradually reduced as responsibilities transition to permanent City staff. Supp...
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