Title
Public workshop to accept recommendations from the Parks Commission on the upcoming Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio operations Request for Proposals (RFP).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Parks Commission:
a. Conduct a public workshop on the planned Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio operations RFP; and
b. Provide input and recommendations on areas of improvement to a future scope of work for Lakes operations.
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey is preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the management and operation of facilities at Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio (the "Lakes"). RMA has reviewed the current Management Agreement (Attachments A-D) and intends to expand on the current scope of work in the RFP to better identify roles and responsibilities for both the County and contractor. The scope will also make clear the maintenance and operation standards the Contractor will be expected to uphold.
The RFP follows a strict and confidential process to ensure a fair and unbiased result. As part of this confidential process, RFP language is available only to those subject matter experts working directly on the project. As a result, RMA is unable to present any draft version of the RFP. However, RMA can accept recommendations and input based on observation of present Lakes management, and review of the current Management Agreement. RMA welcomes the input of the Parks Commission for consideration in the final RFP.
The current Management Agreement and subsequent Amendments are attached here for review and reference.
A major concern with the current agreement is facility maintenance standards. While the agreement requires the contractor to provide maintenance and repair services, it does not list specific requirements for what is to be done, or the level of service to be provided.
Since the integration of Parks into RMA in December 2016, RMA Staff have met regularly with CalParks to address serious issues with facility maintenance. ...
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