TO: Members of the Governing Board
FROM: David Morrison, Director - Planning, Building & Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Barb Ruffino, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 210015B (NCGSA) with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 210015B with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers, increasing the maximum amount by $235,200 for a new total of $2,035,700 for additional services to support the development of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Napa Valley Groundwater Sub-basin.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 9, 2020 the Agency entered into Agreement No. 210015B with Luhdorff & Scalmanini for specialized services to support the development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Napa Valley Groundwater Subbasin. This proposed amendment increases the contract maximum by $235,200 for tasks including additional stakeholder outreach/engagement, GSP development, development of the NV Integrated Hydrologic Model as well as revision of the County's Groundwater Ordinance and Water Availability Analysis.
Given Luhdorff & Scalmanini's past and current performance providing these specialized services as well as their knowledge and experience of local Napa County issues Luhdorff & Scalmanini remain well suited to assist staff with the preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
27200-00
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is a State requirement.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
There is no future fiscal impact as the GSP will be completed in FY 21/22.
Consequences if...
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