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Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the addition of (1) Septic Pumper Trailer fixed asset to the Board-approved fixed asset list;
2) Authorize the attached budget transfer in the amount of $25,000 (4/5 vote required);
3) Make findings in accordance with Section 3.12.160. of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code exempting the competitive bidding process due to the unique nature of the property or services required precludes competitive bidding;
4) Authorize the sole source acquisition of the fixed asset through WFO Concepts; and
5) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order up to $25,000, plus applicable taxes and fees.
FUNDING: State Off-Highway Vehicle (Green Sticker).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
El Dorado County Parks Division is requesting to purchase a Septic Pumper Trailer to service bathrooms on the Rubicon Trail. This request is being made for the following reasons:
1) The County is the responsible party based on the easement with the Forest Service and with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for the Rubicon Trail.
2) The County has installed several restrooms along the trail to abate water quality issues, and currently has a contract with The Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF) to service the restrooms. However, as a volunteer organization, the service is not on a set schedule and has not always been available when needed.
3) The Parks Division was unsuccessful in locating a private company that is able or willing to service the bathrooms on the Rubicon Trail.
El Dorado County became aware of environmental issues on the Rubicon Trail in 2000. The Rubicon is in the watershed of the Upper American River Project (UARP) area. State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Commission, working with the Board of Supervisors, tasked the Parks Division with addressing the environmental concerns. The timeline below gives a brief overview of what has transpired wit...
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