8.10.26: Water Commission Special Meeting

The City of Ventura Water Commission held a special meeting on August 11, 2026, to discuss updates and procurement actions related to several water infrastructure projects, including the membrane bioreactor, outfall, injection well, and advanced water purification facility projects. A key procurement focus was the request for a recommendation to City Council to authorize a third amendment to the construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) contract with PCL Construction. This amendment would allow PCL to prepare a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposal based on 90% design completion, improving cost certainty before awarding the construction contract anticipated in November 2026. Commissioners discussed the benefits of moving from a 60% to 90% design GMP proposal, including reduced contingencies and incorporation of value engineering ideas. The motion to recommend the contract amendment to City Council was unanimously approved. No public comments were received during the meeting.