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a) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $939,541 for environmental consulting services work related to the San Antonio Dam Spillway Replacement Project and the Nacimiento Dam Plunge Pool Erosion Control Project; and
b) Authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement and amendments up to the total dollar amount. (Staff: Shaunna Murray)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
a) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for a total contract amount not to exceed $939,541 for environmental consulting services work related to the San Antonio Dam Spillway Replacement Project and the Nacimiento Dam Plunge Pool Erosion Control Project; and
b) Authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement and amendments up to the total dollar amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In April 2026, the Agency released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2026-001 and Addendum No.1 (attachment 1) for a firm to provide environmental consulting services for two critical projects, the San Antonio Dam Spillway Replacement and the Nacimiento Dam Plunge Pool Erosion Control Project, allowing for the safe long-term operation of the Agency’s reservoirs. Numerous responses to the RFQ were received and GEI Consultants, Inc. was selected for the two projects.
The Scope of Work for the San Antonio Spillway Replacement Project includes development of the project description, conducting an initial study and notice of preparation, performing necessary studies, developing a permitting strategy, and all phases of the CEQA process including the Final Environmental Impact Report. The permitting strategy is anticipated to be complete by March 2027 and the CEQA activities by November 2027. The costs of these tasks total $464,404.
The Scope of Work for the Nacimiento Plunge Pool Project includes development of the project description, conducting an initial study, performing necessary studies, all phases of the CEQA process, and developing the necessary permitting application packages. The CEQA activities are anticipated to be completed by October 2027 and the permitting applications by December 2027. The costs of these tasks total $436,131 with two optional tasks identified for an additional $39,410.
The Professional Services Agreement (attachment 2) includes non-standard terms as well as the scope of work describing the range of activities that are proposed for each project. The proposed total contract amount is $900,535 with an optional amendment to include the two optional tasks for the Nacimiento Project, bringing the authorized total to $939,945.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Water Resources. The County Counsel’s Office has reviewed the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
These activities are included in the approved FY27 Agency budget in Fund 1503 and are funded through the State’s Department of Water Resources SB104 grant agreement.
Prepared by: Shaunna Murray, Deputy General Manager (831) 755-4860
Approved by: Ara Azhderian, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2026-001 and addendum
2. DRAFT Professional Services Agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc.