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Development Services Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement DSD-07-01 with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the term of January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 to complete workshops related to the preparation of an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and/or alternatives and related tasks, subject to approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, and adopt recommended findings.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$10,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$10,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$10,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
Funding for the contract is included in the Development Services Department's FY 2006-07 budget. No change to Net County Cost.
Background:
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) was awarded a short term contract by the Board on September 12, 2006 to perform several tasks in preparation for an overall Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). These tasks included two workshop presentations to the Board, preparation of a revised INRMP work plan based on Board direction received at the workshops, advice and input from outside counsel, and coordination with the team preparing the draft Oak Woodland Management Plan (OWMP). This contract was intended to provide for SAIC's services until Board action on a contract to carry out the full INRMP work plan. This short term contract expired on December 31, 2007.
Prior to December 31, 2007, two workshops were conducted by SAIC and a revised INRMP work plan was prepared and distributed in December; however, the Board requested that an additional workshop be held in January to review and discuss the revised INRMP work plan. This follow-up meeting was scheduled for January 23, 2007 and SAIC prepared the PowerPoint and all supporting documents for this presentation prior to expiration of the short term contract on December 31, 2007.
On January 23, the Board and the public provided comments on the revised INRMP work plan and the matter was continued to March 6 to provide staff and SAIC with the opportunity to address these comments. This new contract is to allow SAIC to prepare materials and conduct a presentation for the March 6 Board meeting and perform other related tasks as needed to complete any revisions to the INRMP work plan that may be directed by the Board. In addition, this contract covers the cost for SAIC to assist the County in reviewing materials related to the Pine Hill Preserve (PHP) Draft Management Plan (the Bureau of Land Management had requested comments from the County by January 31) and will allow SAIC to provide input on the administrative draft OWMP to help ensure that it will fit seamlessly into the future INRMP.
This contract is retroactive since work related to preparation for the March 6 Board meeting and review of the PHP Draft Management Plan has already occurred or is underway. Costs for completing these tasks are not expected to exceed $10,000. This new contract is coming to the Board for action even though it is within the thresholds set in the purchasing ordinance for Department action since the Board was the approving authority for the original contract in September.
The Board is also asked to make findings that it is more economical and feasible to obtain an outside contractor for the provision of workshops related to preparation of an INRMP and/or alternatives in accordance with Government Code 31000 and pursuant to County Charter Section 210(b)(6) due to specialty skill required that are not expressly identified in County job classifications.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
The Board Clerk will forward the executed agreement to Development Services for administration.
Contact: Gregory L. Fuz, Director