REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  February  7, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-9.

SUBJECT:

Environmental Consulting Services – North State Resources Amendment

Supervisorial District No. :  2 & 3

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 North State Resources, Inc. for environmental and cultural resource consulting services and retaining the maximum compensation of $300,000 in any fiscal year, and extending the term for two years from date of signing through February 24, 2019.

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 North State Resources (NSR). Numerous projects were undertaken. The following projects remain in process:

• Fern Road East at Glendenning Creek Bridge
• Lower Gas Point Road at North Fork Cottonwood Creek 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.