To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Contract with Environmental Science Associates for Development of the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $607,300 to provide technical services for the development of the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan, for the period November 18, 2025, through December 31, 2027. (100% State Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan, including Environmental Science Associate's assistance with developing the Plan, is funded through a $1,499,285 grant from the Ocean Protection Council.
BACKGROUND:
On May 14, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2024-167, authorizing the Director of Conservation and Development, or designee, to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council's (OPC) Senate Bill 1 Grant Program for the preparation of the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan (Plan). The contract with the State took effect on May 6, 2025.
Staff conducted a competitive solicitation for a technical consultant to assist with the development of the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan. Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is the firm selected for this role. Staff is seeking approval and authorization from the Board of Supervisors for the Director of the Department of Conservation and Development to execute this contract.
The main activities that will be funded through this grant include:
* Strategic update of existing vulnerability assessments of the Contra Costa County shoreline into a single vulnerability assessment that aligns with OPC's Phase 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Criteria and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission's (...
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