TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Sarah Geiss - Supervising Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230230B (FC) with Ronald C. Critchley
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230230B (FC) with Ronald C. Critchley, extending the term to June 30, 2026, for a new maximum compensation of $250,000 to provide specialized services to the District. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000 Expense, Flood District - Flood Project, Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Ronald C. Critchley has been providing professional services to the County and District since 2009 under a previous Agreement (Contract #6807). Ronald C. Critchley has a great deal of experience supporting the District in its construction projects and possesses historical knowledge of past District activities.
The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, the following items: serve as District’s point of contact to contractor superintendents, inspect construction projects for adherence to approved plans and specifications, oversee materials testing and inspection by District’s materials testing and inspecting consultant, attend weekly construction meetings as necessary, inform District Engineer of construction progress and issues in the field, draft and negotiate change orders as required as well as keep change order log, prepare monthly progress payments for approval by District Engineer, review construction documents for constructability issues before they go out to bid, oversee Labor Compliance Program Consultant activities while keeping the District Engineer informed, serve as liaison between Contractor and District staff, utility companies, and others, and monitor Contractor quality control and quality assurance during construction of projects.
Ronald C. Critchley will be serving as the lead Construction Manager of the Floodwalls North of the Bypass Project and the Bale Slough / Bear Creek Restoration - Group C Project, which will both be constructed between years 2025 and 2028.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 23023B (FC) with Ronald C. Critchley
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Subdivision 8001000, Account 52310 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The services to be performed by Ronald C. Critchley under this agreement are as needed to ensure that the District’s construction projects move forward. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Without construction inspection support, the District would be unable to execute the necessary administrative, supportive, and oversite work to the contractor throughout the scope of a project |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Napa River/Napa Creek Flood Protection Project was included in the Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement (FEIR/EIS). The FEIR was circulated twice for public comment, from December 19, 1997 to February 13, 1998, and again in October and November 1998 (although not required), then certified by the Board of Directors of the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District on May 4, 1999. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers certified the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) on June 9, 1999.