File #: 14-1686    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 12/15/2014 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 3/10/2015 Final action: 3/10/2015
Title: Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, recommending the Board consider the following; 1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to engage an outside contractor for the provision of safe collection and analysis of groundwater, surface water, storm water, wastewater, soil, hazardous materials and hazardous waste sample testing required either by law, permit and/or public safety; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 354-S1511 with California Laboratory Services in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a three (3) year term, beginning March 10, 2015 and expiring March 9, 2018. FUNDING: County Service Area 10. (No Federal Funds)
Attachments: 1. A - Approved CRS 3-10-15, 2. B - Agreement 3-10-15, 3. Executed Agreement 3-10-15 item 5.pdf
Related files: 17-1366, 21-0028, 24-0379
Title
Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, recommending the Board consider the following;
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to engage an outside contractor for the provision of safe collection and analysis of groundwater, surface water, storm water, wastewater, soil, hazardous materials and hazardous waste sample testing required either by law, permit and/or public safety; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 354-S1511 with California Laboratory Services in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a three (3) year term, beginning March 10, 2015 and expiring March 9, 2018.

FUNDING: County Service Area 10. (No Federal Funds)
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $300,000

Budgeted Current FY $100,000
Budgeted Future FY $200,000

New Funding…………………….
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $300,000

Change To Net County Cost…… $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Funding is available in the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/15 budget, and will be proposed for inclusion in the FY 2015/16 and FY 2016/17 budgets.

Background
In December 2013, the Community Development Agency (CDA) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish a list of qualified firms for twenty-six (26) categories of professional services. In accordance with procurement Policy C-17, Section 7.10, Request for Qualifications, the CDA formed an evaluation committee. The committee reviewed responses for the category of laboratory testing and sample analysis. It was determined that California Laboratory Services (CLS) was the sole qualified proposer for this category. The evaluation for this category was based on specific experience to successfully provide the full range of services; demonstration of management and organizational ability relative to time management, scheduling and staff/clien...

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