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Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommending the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign the corrected Agreement 233-S1811 with Siller Helicopter Incorporated, for the period of October 18, 2017 (soonest) through June 15, 2018 (latest), in the amount not to exceed $300,000 to transport rock on the Rubicon Trail.
FUNDING: California State Parks, Off Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant funding in the amount of $220,000; SMUD funds (County match) of $80,000.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division recommending the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement 233-S1811 with Siller Helicopter Incorporated, in the amount not to exceed $300,000 to transport rock on the Rubicon Trail.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Maintenance activities to the Rubicon Trail change from year to year. Annually the County does an assessment of the trail and routine maintenance projects are performed during the Rubicon season (usually May-October). Last year, several areas were identified that require rock to be transported to areas of the trail. Because of the remote location of the trail, the rugged terrain, and the large quantities of the material needed to complete the maintenance, the services of a helicopter outfitted with equipment to move the material is neccessary. Staff has determined that this is the most cost-effective and efficient method to transport the materials to the locations needed. The Parks Division applied for a grant through the State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division to fund this maintenance activity (Legistar item #17-1022) in the amount of $220,000 with a $80,000 County match (SMUD Cooperation Agreement funding). The project is anticipated to be completed in October 2017.
Due to the recent fires in Northern California, the helicopters have been redirected to help with fire suppression efforts. The Department is bringing forward a corrected contract to provide flexibility in the dates...
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