Clearwater City Council to Approve $294,506 McKim and Creed Contract for Water Conservation Project

The Clearwater City Council will consider approving a work order for $294,506.00 to McKim and Creed for professional engineering services. This contract is for the Recovery and Retreatment of Flushed Drinking Water for Conservation Project (24-0078-UT). The project aims to conserve drinking water through the recovery and retreatment of flushed water, a critical step in managing the city's water resources.

This proposed work order is part of a larger effort to enhance Clearwater's water conservation strategies. The services from McKim and Creed fall under RFQ 34-23, specifically for Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting Services. The city previously selected McKim and Creed through a competitive Request for Qualifications process to provide these specialized engineering services.

The Recovery and Retreatment of Flushed Drinking Water for Conservation Project, identified as 24-0078-UT, focuses on an interconnect near Lakeview Road and Shore Avenue. This infrastructure will play a role in capturing and treating water that would otherwise be lost during routine system flushing, thereby contributing to the city's overall water sustainability goals.

City Council members will review this item (agenda item 7.1) during their Work Session on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Residents interested in understanding the project's scope and financial details can review exhibits such as the '24-0078-UT RECOVERY & RETREATMENT MAP' and '24-0078-UT Flushing_Raw Water Interconnect Fees_2026-08-24' which are part of the public record for the meeting.