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Home My WebLink AboutAgreement_General_2/12/2026_Engenuity Group, Inc. Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive 561-768-0700 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.tequesta.org .y STAFF MEMO Date: January 12, 2026 To: Jeremy Allen,Village Manager From: Allyson Felsburg, Director, Utilities Department amf Re: Consider Approval of Engenuity Group, Inc. Work Authorization for Stormwater Standards and Details Updates for a Total Not to Exceed $5,000 The Village of Tequesta (VOT) Utilities Department(UD) recommends approval of a work authorization (WA)with Engenuity Group, Inc. for stormwater standards and details updates for a total not to exceed $5,000. The VOT currently maintains, within the Stormwater Manual, a single residential swale detail, which does not address the full range of stormwater infrastructure encountered during development, redevelopment, or capital improvement projects.As stormwater regulations continue to evolve and redevelopment activity increases,the absence of comprehensive, standardized stormwater details may result in: • Inconsistent construction methods • Increased staff review time • Greater reliance on case-by-case engineering judgment • Potential long-term maintenance and performance issues To address these gaps, staff requested a proposal from Engenuity Group, Inc., one of the Village's continuing engineering consultants, to develop a set of standardized stormwater details aligned with current and future Village ordinances and applicable codes. Engenuity Group submitted a proposal dated December 18, 2025 (revised December 31, 2025)to provide professional engineering services for the development of Village stormwater standard details. The proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to: • Swale standard details for residential, multifamily, and commercial areas • Exfiltration trench standard details for all land uses • Bio-swale standard details with and without underdrains • Village-owned stormwater drainage pipe details through private seawalls • Driveway trench drain details with and without connection to a storm system • Stormwater pipe, manhole, and inlet installation details • Outfall check valve installation detail • Review of the Village stormwater manual to identify additional detail needs and concurrency with language 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 All deliverables would be prepared in AutoCAD and provided in both PDF and AutoCAD formats.The proposed fee is an hourly not-to-exceed amount of$5,000, in accordance with the Village's existing continuing services agreement. Stormwater standard details are a foundational component of effective municipal infrastructure management.These details provide clear, enforceable construction requirements that promote consistency across projects, reduce ambiguity during design and construction, and support long-term system functionality. Although the Village Code references stormwater standards through the Stormwater Manual, the Code itself does not require amendment to implement these details.The proposed work focuses on developing the technical standards already contemplated by existing policy documents. Having comprehensive stormwater details will allow staff to apply consistent criteria during plan review, inspections, and maintenance activities. It will also reduce reliance on case-by-case engineering decisions and minimize construction discrepancies that can result in future drainage or flooding issues. Most municipalities within Palm Beach County and throughout South Florida maintain detailed stormwater standard detail manuals as part of their public works or engineering standards.These municipalities routinely use standardized details for swales,trench drains, exfiltration systems, stormwater piping, outfalls, and specialty conditions.The use of these standards streamlines the permitting process, improves coordination between public and private infrastructure, and ensures that stormwater systems are constructed in a manner that supports regulatory compliance and long-term maintenance. Developing similar standards will align the Village of Tequesta with regional best practices and provide a consistent framework for both public and private projects. Engenuity Group, Inc. has a master agreement with the Village procured through the Consultant's Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), FS287.055, approved October 9, 2025.The CCNA requires public agencies to select professional service firms based on qualifications. Please see the attached scope of services for more details.The work authorization will be funded by the Storm Water Fund Engineering Services account. STORMWATER FUND-Account 403-250-531.302—Engineering Services Budgeted amount: $ 30,000.00 Available amount: $ 14,500.00 Amount of this proposal: $ 5,000.00 Total Remaining: $ 9,500.00 Page 2 of 2 aHigherStandardofEKcetfence C. ANDRE RAYMAN, P.S.M. �O� engenuity group Inc. KEITH B. JACKSON, P.E. LISA A. TROPEPE, P.E. ENGINEERS SURVEYORS GIS MAPPERS December 18, 2025 ADAM SWANEY. P.E., LEED AP Revised December 31, 2025 JENNIFER MALIN. P.S.M. Allyson Felsburg Utilities Director Village of Tequesta 901 N. Old Dixie Hwy Tequesta, FL 33469 (Via email: afelsburg4tequesta.ora) Re: Professional Civil Engineering Services Stormwater Details Village of Tequesta (VOT) Engenuity Group Project No. 24086.10 Dear Ms. Felsburg: We are pleased to offer this proposal to render professional Civil Engineering services for the creation of certain VOT stormwater details in accordance with present/future ordinances and codes (hereinafter called the 'Project'). This proposal is based on our continuing VOT contract dated October 10, 2025. This proposal is also based on your December 17 and 23, 2025 emails listing the specific scope of work being requested Our services are listed below in the order of priority: • Prepare a swale standard detail for residential, multifamily and commercial areas. • Prepare an exfiltration trench standard detail for residential, multifamily and commercial. • Prepare a Village owned stormwater drainage pipe detail going through private seawall. • Prepare driveway trench drain detail with and without a connected storm system. • Review Village stormwater manual and determine what (if any) standard details need to be created. • Prepare new stormwater pipe, manhole and inlets installation detail. • Prepare an outfall check valve installation detail. 2025 12-18 Proposal Project No.24086.10 Page 1 of 3 1280 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE, 5UITF 101 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 T 561.655.1151 F 561.932.9390 WWW.ENGENUITYGROUP.CO'.i • Prepare a bio-swale standard detail with underdrain and without underdrain. • Discuss other details upon further review and consensus. Our deliverables will be generated in AutoCAD and presented in a PDF and AutoCAD format. Meetings are included as needed. We propose providing these services with an Hourly NTE fee of 5,000.00. Invoicing and Payment Invoicing and payment shall be in accordance with our agreement with the Village of Tequesta. This proposal represents the entire understanding between you and us with respect to the Project. If this satisfactorily sets forth your understanding of our agreement, please execute the attached Authorization and return it to us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. PURSUANT TO SECTION 558.0035 FLORIDA STATUTES, THE CONSULTANT IS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT AGREES TO PROVIDE UNDER THIS CONTRACT. NO INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE, AGENT, DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR PRINCIPAL MAY BE INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF THIS CONTRACT, AS LONG AS THE CONSULTANT MAINTAINS THE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED UNDER THIS CONTRACT AND AS LONG AS ANY DAMAGES ARE SOLELY ECONOMIC IN NATURE AND THE DAMAGES DO NOT EXTEND TO PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY NOT SUBJECT TO THIS CONTRACT. Sincerely, Lisa A. Tropepe, P.E. Vice President CC: Jennifer Todd, Office Manager 2025 12-18 Proposal Project No.24086.10 Page 2 of 3 Authorization: Professional Civil Engineering Services Stormwater Details Village of Tequesta Engenuity Group Project No. 24086.10 Digitally signed by Jeremy Jeremy Allen Allen Date:20Z6 01.05 13.30:59 , Y' B -0500' Village Manager Date: See Digital Signature Date _ (Name & Title) For: Villaae of Teauesta Contract Amount: Hourly NTE S5,000.00 2025 12-18 Proposal Project No.24086.10 Page 3 of 3