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more economical due to the need for less trunk watermain to be constructed to convey raw well water to the plant for treatment. The study will also address any cost -saving options for treating raw water from the new wells on site by providing an on -site pressure filter system, similar to what is currently proposed for well #1 in 2028 per attached CIP sheet 297. In alignment with the Feasibility Study findings and recommendations, and pursuant to City Council Resolution #26-134 (attached), staff sent the attached Request for Proposals to seven (7) engineering consulting firms experienced in siting wells for municipal water supply systems to assist the city in determining the most desirable site(s) for proposed municipal wells #9 and #10 and the supporting well houses currently programmed for construction in 2027 and 2030. Of the seven firms, four (4) submitted proposals by the identified submission deadline, which were evaluated by a proposal evaluation team. The proposal evaluation team included the City Administrator, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Utilities Supervisor, and Utilities Lead. This team evaluated the proposals using the following criteria and associated weighted percentages identified within the RFP; • Experience of firm and assigned personnel, and reference responses received. (30%) • Proposal understanding (20%) • Work plan (30%) • Fees (10%) • Schedule (10%) The proposal evaluation team ranked SEH, Inc.'s proposal the highest. Staff followed up by checking references identified within the SEH, Inc. proposal and upon receiving all positive responses staff recommends awarding a contract to SEH, Inc. for preparation of a Well Siting Assessment for proposed municipal groundwater wells #9 and #10. Notification: Notifications are not necessary. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Timeframe: Staff estimates this case will take up to 20 minutes to present and discuss. Observations: Detailed information on the geology of soils underlying the City of Ramsey can be found in the Anoka County Geologic Atlas, which can be viewed through links on the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy website at https:// conservancv.umn.edu/items/1d10e060-80aa-4db0-af8f-5514b14c0192. Other websites include significant detail on this subject, such as the Know the Flow website at https://knowtheflow.us/2016/12/geologic-atlas-reveals-whats-under-the- surface/. Attached is a copy of Anoka County Atlas Plates 3 and 4 that show the Surficial Geology and Quaternary Stratigraphy across Anoka County, which may be used to help determine the best location for proposed municipal wells #9 and #10. The Metropolitan Council also maintains a groundwater model that will assist in ensuring the new wells will have sufficient groundwater volumes for the city's needs, both now and in the foreseeable future. Other attached reference materials include; • 44-page 2020 Metropolitan Council Report "Water Supply Planning in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (2005-2020)" • 4-page summary of the 2020 Metropolitan Council Report "Water Supply Planning in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (2005-2020)" Tentative project schedule: • October 20th — Public Works Committee unanimously recommended City Council award a contract to SEH, Inc. • October 27th — City Council accepts proposals and awards contract to SEH, Inc. • October 28th through Spring 2027 — Well Siting Assessment and test well work completed. After this work is completed, production wells #9 and #10 and their supporting well houses can be constructed, along with any required trunk watermain and/or onsite pressure filters. This work will require additional City Council approvals but staff recommends proceeding with this work as soon as possible pending all required Council approvals to ensure an adequate supply of water can be maintained for municipal water supply system users. Alternatives: