REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  September  19, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-13.

SUBJECT:

North State Resources Environmental Services Agreement

Supervisorial District No. :  3 & 5

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an amendment, effective date of signing, to the agreement with North State Resources, Inc., to increase compensation by $26,578.44, for a new total not to exceed $115,608.65, to provide environmental consulting services for work on the "Deschutes Road Widening Project, Phase 1 & Phase 2 Project," and retain the term April 26, 2016 through April 26, 2019.

SUMMARY

Additional archeological investigations are required to widen Deschutes Road.

DISCUSSION

Federal grants have been secured to widen Deschutes Road from Palo Cedro to Anderson.  On April 26, 2017, the Board approved a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) with North State Resources, Inc. for environmental consulting services with compensation not to exceed $89,030.21.  Unanticipated historical resources have been encountered.  Caltrans has required additional surveys, research and documentation.  Additional services are proposed at a total cost of $26,578.44 with total compensation under the agreement not to exceed $115,608.65.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to approve the proposed amendment.  The studies are necessary to advance the projects.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

Caltrans oversees project funding.  County Counsel has approved the amendment as to form.  Risk Management has reviewed and approved the amendment.  The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

The total estimated cost for the two projects is $3,480,000.  Federal funds will cover up to $2,997,000 (86%) of these costs.  Adequate funds are included in the Adopted FY 2017/18 Road Fund budget.  There is no General fund impact.