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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement_General_11/13/2025_JLA Geosciences, IncSTAFF MEMO Date: October30, 2025 To: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager From: Allyson Felsburg, Deputy Director, Utilities Department Re: Consider Approval of JLA Geosciences, Inc. Proposal for Hydrogeologic Consulting Services for Rehabilitation of Surficial Aquifer Well 26 and Exploratory Test Well at the Water Plant Site for a Total Not to Exceed $22,549 The Village of Tequesta (VOT) Utilities Department (UD) recommends approval of a proposal from JLA Geosciences, Inc., for technical project oversight and field services related to The Village of Tequesta (Village) wellfield rehabilitation of Well 26 and oversight of exploratory drilling and testing of potential proposed well 28 at the Village Water Treatment Plant., for a total not to exceed $22,549. The UD owns and operates 10 Surficial Aquifer (SA) wells which are rehabilitated on a periodic basis. SA Well 26 was rehabbed in January due to increased iron levels. After rehabilitation it was discovered that the increased iron was a result of air entrainment within the well. Multiple analysis showed increased levels of methane and TOC produced from the well. The recently approved piggyback contract with Florida Design Drilling will be leveraged to provide extensive chlorination and well development to attempt to rectify the issue. Oversight for this work will be provided by JLA to ensure that the proper techniques are applied, and performance is monitored throughout the process. Additionally, the UD is pursuing the construction of an already permitted additional SA well. This well was originally permitted on a VOT owned parcel across the street and railroad tracks from the water treatment plant. In an effort to avoid disruption to residents and reduce the timeline for construction, which would be extended if coordination with FEC would be required, the UD is pursuing relocation to the water plant site. In order to determine the viability of this relocation a test well has to be drilled to ensure the water quality and quantity are sufficient. This test well would be a reduced diameter (2”) casing drilled to 120; below land surface (bls). Interval testing would be performed to verify optimal depth of the future potable supply well. JLA Geosciences will assist with oversight of this drilling and testing and will prepare a recommendation for the future design of SA Well 28. Please see the attached scope of services for more details. The work authorization will be funded by the Water Fund account for engineering services. This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the Village Clerk’s Office at 561-768-0440 or by completing our accessibility form: https://bit.ly/3mnfeU4 WATER FUND - Account 401-411-531.302-Renewal & Replacement Engineering Services Budgeted amount: $120,000 Available amount: $120,000 Amount of this proposal: $ 22,549 ___________________________________________________________________ Total Remaining: $ 97,451 Page 2 of 2 JLA Geosciences, Inc. HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTANTS 1907 Commerce Lane, Suite 104 Jupiter, Florida 33458 (561) 746-0228 October 29, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery (email) Allyson Felsburg Deputy Utilities Director The Village of Tequesta 901 N Old Dixie Highway Tequesta, Florida 33469 RE: Production Well 26 and Exploratory Test Well at the Water Plant Site Dear Allyson, The following tasks identify a proposed hydrogeologic scope of work with our associated costs to provide technical project oversight and field services related to The Village of Tequesta (Village) wellfield rehabilitation of Well 26 and oversight of exploratory drilling and testing of potential proposed well 28 at the Village Water Treatment Plant. JLA Geosciences, Inc. (JLA) scope of work will include project coordination and assistance, bi-weekly progress meetings, technical support related to rehabilitation work amd test well drilling. This work includes the oversight of the existing well contractor, Florida Drilling, for work on the above referenced project. JLA proposed scope of work and associated costs are detailed as follows: 1.0 Well 26 Rehabilitation Supervision, Oversight and Reporting 1.1Provide hydrogeologic support and direction to the Village and the Contractor. 1.2Attend bi-weekly progress meetings; make recommendations as to the well rehabilitation as needed. 1.3Provide hydrogeologic observation services and advise well contractors during well rehabilitation; observe and direct critical elements of rehabilitation process; perform testing upon completion of contactors work, including well performance evaluation, video logging review, field water quality evaluation, sand and applicable field testing. 1.4Prepare summary well rehabilitation technical memorandums providing a record of testing results when needed. Update well construction and performance data and provide recommendations. Item 1.0 Subtotal $ 6,445.00 2.0 Proposed Well 28 Exploratory Drilling Supervision, Oversight and Reporting 2.1Generate an abbreviated drilling and testing scope of work (procedure) to obtain a JLA Geosciences, Inc. Proposal to Ms. Allyson Felsburg, Village of Teqesta October 29, 2025 Page 2 of 2 contractor quote, submit to the Village for review and Its request to contractor for pricing based on the existing piggyback contract (from Broward County). 2.2Assist Village with contractor pricing review and provide hydrogeologic support and direction to the Village and the Contractor. 2.3Attend bi-weekly progress meetings (same meetings as Task 1.0 well rehab work) to assist the Village with communication and direction to the contractor. 2.4Provide hydrogeologic observation services during test drilling and aquifer water quality sampling; observe and direct critical elements of the work; obtain hydrogeologic and field water quality, and applicable field testing. 2.5Prepare a summary technical memorandum with recommendations for potential proposed well site 28. The memo will include a geology log, aquifer water quality profile, geophysical logging if performed, monitor well construction details. Item 2.0 Subtotal $ 15,030.00 TOTAL PROPOSED COST (time and expense basis based on attached summary) $ 22,549.00 If this proposal is acceptable, work will be conducted based upon a purchase order (or comparable) issued by the Village. The proposed costs are for budgetary purposes only; all work will be conducted on a time and expense basis up to the budgeted amount in accordance with the purchase order. We are available to begin work immediately. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me. Sincerely, JLA Geosciences, Inc. _________________________ Jim Andersen, P.G. Principal Hydrogeologist Attachments: JLA Hydro Services Estimate 2025.xlsx Ejhjubmmz!tjhofe!cz!Kfsfnz!Bmmfo! Ebuf;!3136/21/41!19;54;48! Kfsfnz!Bmmfo .15(11( $6,445.00 $15,030.00$22,549.00 22,549.00 TASK TOTAL 1,0201,0201,0201,530 JLA Geosciences, Inc. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ LINE TOTAL 5% of Labor Dir Exp. . ODC / $ ##### Subcontr Admin $ $ - DATE: 10/29/2025 Tech SHEET: 1 OF 1 FILE NO: Hydrologic $ 95 $ - $ 95$ - MAN HOURS/EXPENSES $ 132 $ 140$ ######- Hydro. IIIHydro. IIHydro. I Senior Hydro I $ 155 $ - Senior Hydro II $ 167$ - 1 of 1 Senior Hydro III$ 205 $ - $ 228$ - 255 441182,775281,630441,580468407,6404163,260 2300000820000021,475 5,865 $ 245 $ - PresidentPrin Hydro PROJECT TOTAL TASKS 1 & 2 TOTALS ations d TOTAL HOURS or direction, site LABOR ($/HOUR) recommen d ct data, provide assist with contract age to secure pricing from contractor upervision, Oversight and Reporting ings, assist with contractor direction ocumentation an the contractor, respond to questions d rehab tasks, colle w production wells, bidding services, and PBCHD DESCRIPTION: supporting h report wit f rie b Village of TequestaJim Andersen, JLA Geosciences Rehabilitation of Well 26 and Exploratory Drilling of Proposed Well 28 at the WTP Well 26 Rehabilitation Supervision, Oversight and Reporting Provide hydrologic supportOversee contractor during critical recommendationsReporting Proposed Well 28 Exploratory Drilling S Generate abreviated testing scope for Villbased on Broward County pricingAssist with pricing review, direction toAttend virtual bi weekly progress meetings, meeting to locate well.Provide hydrogeologic oversight during drilling and interval testing of test well at WTP (new proposed well 28) site, obtain geologic and water quality data for the aquifer.Prepare 1.11.2Attend virtual bi weekly progress meet1.31.42.12.22.32.42.5 CLIENT: 1.02.0 NO.TASK PROJECT: ESTIMATOR: Finalization of technical specifications for nepermit assistance. JLA Geosciences, Inc. HYDROGEOLOGIC CONSULTANTS 1907 Commerce Lane, Suite 104 Jupiter, Florida 33458 (561) 746-0228 JLA Geosciences, Inc. Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates Personnel/Title Rate/hour $255.00 Project Manager - President $245.00 Principal Hydrogeologist $228.00 Senior Hydrogeologist III $205.00 Senior Hydrogeologist II $167.00 Senior Hydrogeologist I Hydrogeologist III $155.00 Hydrogeologist II $140.00 $132.00 Hydrogeologist I $95.00 Project Administration Hydrologic Technician $95.00 Principal Modeling $255.00 Expenses Expenses Billed at 5% of Labor. Company owned or personal vehicles will be charged at the prevailing IRS allowed reimbursement rate which is currently 70 cents per mile for project related travel excluding commute between home and office. Subcontract Subcontractor and Subcontract services will be invoiced at JLA Geosciences, Inc. cost multiplied by 1.0 Other Direct Costs JLA Geosciences, Inc. owned equipment will be charged as needed on a project specified negotiated basis. jlageosciences.com PUBLIC RECORDS. In accordance with Sec. 119.0701, CƌƚƩźķğ {ƷğƷǒƷĻƭ, CONTRACTOR must keep and maintain this Agreement and any other records associated therewith and that are associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid. Upon request from the requested records, or allow such records to be inspected or copied, within a reasonable time in accordance with access and cost requirements of Chapter 119, CƌƚƩźķğ {ƷğƷǒƷĻƭ. A CONTRACTOR who fails to provide the public records to the Village, or fails to make them available for inspection or copying, wit pursuant to Sec. 119.0701, CƌƚƩźķğ {ƷğƷǒƷĻƭ, and other penalties under Sec. 119.10, CƌƚƩźķğ {ƷğƷǒƷĻƭ. Further, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any exempt or confidential records associated with this Agreement or associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term, and following completion of the Agreement if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the Village. Finally, upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to the Village, all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, or keep and maintain public records required by the Village. If the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the Village upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. Records that cust technology systems. IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK, RECORDS CUSTODIAN FOR THE VILLAGE, AT (561) 768-0440, OR AT lmcwilliams@tequesta.org, OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469. Pursuant to Article XII of the Palm Beach County Charter, the Office of the Inspector General has jurisdiction to investigate municipal matters, review and audit municipal contracts and other transactions, and make reports and recommendations to municipal governing bodies based on such audits, reviews, or investigations. All parties doing business with the Village shall fully authority, and power. The inspector general has the power to take sworn statements, require the production of records, and to audit, monitor, investigate and inspect the activities of the Village, as well as contractors and lobbyists of the Village in order to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuses. to comply with the requirements of Title II of the by ensuring that the Con to individuals with disabilities. To comply with the ADA, the Contractor shall provide a written statement indicating that all \[ agreement /bid documents and specifications\], from Contractor, including files, images, graphics, text, audio, video, and multimedia, shall be provided in a format that ultimately conforms to the Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Dec. 11, 2008) ("WCAG 2.0 Level AA"), published by the World Wide Web Consortium ("W3C"), Web Accessibility Initiative ("WAI"), available at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/