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Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of County Ordinance Code that it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for on-call environmental review services; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 4402 with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CTHD. in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000, for a term to become effective upon execution by both parties and expiring three years thereafter, to provide as-needed environmental review services for the Tahoe Basin.
FUNDING: Various Capital Improvement Program and other funding sources that fund Department of Transportation projects. (Local, State, and Federal Funds)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On February 5, 2019, at the request of the Department of Transportation (Transportation), the Procurement and Contracts Division of the Chief Administrative Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call environmental review services. Transportation evaluated the need for services based on upcoming Capital Improvement Program projects and decided to issue one (1) on-call contract for work in the Tahoe Basin.
Twenty (20) proposals were received. A panel evaluated and ranked the proposals based on the thoroughness, clarity, and quality of the material presented with emphasis on: understanding scope, past performance and related experience, expertise, project approach, familiarity of federal processes, and compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. The top ranked proposer for work in the Tahoe Basin was Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (Consultant).
Under the subject Agreement, the Consultant will coordinate with state and federal resource agencies and prepare focused technical studies, surveys, and final environmental documents in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines and regulat...
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