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Department of Transportation recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services AGMT 10-52923 with Eastern Sierra Engineering, PC in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term of three (3) years to provide construction and geotechnical support services for erosion control and water quality projects in the Tahoe Basin and adopt recommended findings for same.
FUNDING: California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) and United States Forest Service (USFS).
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $300,000
Funding
Budgeted * $63,750
New Funding $
Savings $
Other** $236,250
Total Funding Available $300,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
* Proposed FY 2010-11 budget
** The Department anticipates budgeting $236,250 in the Fiscal Year 2011-12 and 2012-13 budgets.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The Department included $63,750 in its recommended FY 2010-11 budget for this Agreement. Due to unforeseen circumstances and possible County retirements, this amount could increase and would be addressed in a budget addendum. The Department anticipates budgeting the remaining amount for this contract in FYs 2011-12 and 2012-13. Funding will come from grants from the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) and United States Forest Service (USFS). There is no net cost to the County General Fund associated with this agenda item.
Background:
On July 5, 2007, the Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Statement of Interest to various consulting firms to provide project delivery services for transportation erosion control and water quality projects in the County. Staff within the Department, including outside review and participation by the CTC, reviewed and rated the firms' Statement of Qualifications for criteria such as experience, depth of personnel, and expertise. Five (5) firms were chosen to interview with Department personnel. Eastern Sierra Engineerin...
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