To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Contract amendment with W. Darwin Myers
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with W. Darwin Myers, to increase the payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $300,000, and to extend the term from August 31, 2026 to August 31, 2027, for on call environmental consulting services and storm water pollution prevention monitoring.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs will be covered by Land Development application fees. 100% Land Development Fund.
BACKGROUND:
In April of 2024, the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) conducted a recruitment process, inviting interested parties to submit their proposals to provide environmental services. DCD reviewed the qualifications of the entities who submitted bids and selected W. Darwin Myers based on expertise, local knowledge and price. W. Darwin Myers provides geotechnical review and stormwater pollution prevention monitoring services for land use projects where topographical, geological or stormwater concerns are present. The work performed by W. Darwin Myers will include performing initial California Environmental Quality Act assessment on geotechnical issues, reviewing geotechnical reports submitted by applicants, reviewing grading plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention monitoring reports, and providing guidance on other geotechnical matters.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the recommended contract amendment was not approved, the Department would not have access to specialized consulting services.