TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Jeremy Sarrow - Watershed and Flood Control Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Bale Slough - Bear Creek Restoration Project - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the Plans and Specifications for the "Bale Slough - Bear Creek Restoration Project" and authorize the advertisement for sealed bids at a time, date, and location to be published by the District Manager pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20150.8. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
The final designs for the Bale Slough - Bear Creek Restoration Project, Groups A-C, were completed in 2022. Construction of the Group A restoration sites was completed in the summer of 2023, and construction of the Group C sites was completed in 2025. The District has sufficient funds from those received as part of Clover Flat Land Fill settlement and remaining Measure A funds to implement the final phase of the Project, the Group B restoration sites. With funding now in place, this phase of the Project is ready to go out to bid.
The engineer's estimate for constructing Group C is $1,517,762 and the attached map, Exhibit A, shows the location of the entire Bale Slough - Bear Creek restoration Project including the Group B restoration sites 6-10. Restoration actions will include expansion and enhancement of the stream channel through grading and installation of in-stream habitat features, reconnecting Bear Creek to its historic floodplain, increasing habitat diversity within the riparian zone through the management and removal of non-native vegetation and installation, and maintenance of native vegetation.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Bale Slough - Bear Creek Restoration Project
2. Authorize advertisement for sealed bids for Group B restoration Sites and opening of the bids at a time, date, and location to be...
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