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File #: 25R-6447    Version: 1 Name: PFAS in Water Supply
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/24/2025 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 12/8/2025 Final action: 12/8/2025
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 25R-12-244: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES INC., UNDER A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,000.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT OF PROCESS OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSAL; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.). Request Action: A resolution of the City Commission requesting the acceptance of Calvin Giordano Inc proposal in the amount not to exceed $144,387.00 TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT OF PROCESS OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS to assess and remove Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS.
Attachments: 1. RES 25R-12-244 Approval of services Calvin Giordano Services 12.8.25 mtg, 2. AR 25R-12-244, 3. CGA - PFAS paf.

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 RESOLUTION NO. 25R-12-244: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM CALVIN, GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES INC., UNDER A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT,  IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,000.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT OF PROCESS OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSAL; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

 

Request Action:

 

A resolution of the City Commission requesting the acceptance of Calvin Giordano Inc proposal in the amount not to exceed $144,387.00 TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT OF PROCESS OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS to assess and remove Polyfluoroalkyl Substances  PFAS.

 

 

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The City of Lauderhill (CITY) has requested professional services from Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. (CGA) to prepare a Preliminary Basis of Design Report of process options and recommendations to assess and remove PF AS from the CITY's water supply to its existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in accordance with current and upcoming EPA regulations (refer to the Project Location Exhibit for the WTP location). The report will include analysis of existing water data, pre testing options, testing recommendations, treatment outline, treatment options, planning level Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost, and process recommendations based on current industry technologies. The report will include analysis of existing water data, pre testing options, testing recommendations, treatment outline, treatment options, planning level Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost, and process recommendations based on current industry technologies.

 

 

 

Need Summary Explanation/ Background:

 

 

The Environmental Protection Angency (EPA) finalized a national standard in April 2024 to set limits for Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) chemicals. In order for the City to be in accordance with upcoming EPA regulations/rule for drinking water requiring monitoring by 2027 and compliance actions by 2029. The aforementioned assessment must be conducted for future mitigation and compliance.

 

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

 

$144,387 from the following account numbers 40107933503110(44K), 40107931503110 (30K), 40107921503110 (70, 387)

 

 

Attachments:

1. Proposal

2. Resolution