BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Approve the Agreement with National Water Research Institute (NWRI) to Provide Technical Support Services for the California Validation (CalVal) Program and Expedite Technical Guidance Necessary for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project for a Total Not-to-Exceed fee of $500,000.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Approve the Standard Non-Consultant Agreement with the National Water Research Institute, to provide technical support services for the CalVal Program and expedite technical guidance necessary for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project for a total not-to-exceed fee of $500,000.
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SUMMARY:
Staff seeks Board approval to execute a non-consultant agreement with NWRI to provide technical support services for the CalVal project focusing on the development of technical guidelines and procedures for Potable Reuse projects which will help with expediting the implementation of Pure Water Silicon Valley Project.
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is committed to developing a resilient, drought-proof water supply. Implementing Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) projects currently require navigating new DPR regulations and standardized treatment validation criteria. These complex regulatory mandates have extended project timelines and increased implementation costs.
The CalVal program aims to resolve these challenges by standardizing validation frameworks for water reuse. This multi-year initiative unites regulatory agencies and industry experts to streamline project delivery through four core components:
* Uniform Permitting: Creates consistent, transparent approval processes for utilities and regulators.
* Standard Protocols: Defines clear treatment, monitoring, and facility maintenance rules.
* Industry Standards: Establishes uniform treatment metrics across the water sector.
* Predictable Deliv...
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