REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  February  7, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-7.

SUBJECT:

Environmental Consulting Services – Enplan Amendment

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 to the agreement with Enplan for environmental and cultural resource consulting services and retaining the maximum compensation not to exceed $300,000 in any fiscal year, extending the term for one year from date of signing through February 23, 2018.

SUMMARY

A term extension is proposed to complete projects in progress.

DISCUSSION

Shasta County routinely constructs roads, bridges, buildings and utilities. Consultants are employed to navigate the environmental processes. In 2013, the Board approved an agreement with Enplan. Numerous projects were undertaken.  The following projects remain in process:

• Ash Creek Road at Sacramento River Overflow Bridge
• Cassel-Fall River Road at Pit River Bridge

Environmental constraints are often encountered on bridge projects. Numerous agencies are involved owing to the watercourses and federal funding. The proposed amendment will see the projects through to completion.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to approve the proposed amendment. Environmental services will be required to complete the projects.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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 work under this agreement is funded through state and federal sources. Adequate funds are included in the Adopted 2016/17 Road Fund budget. There is no General Fund impact.