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ARF- 6771

Regular Agenda Item 3. A.

Special BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/13/2021
Submitted For:	Steve Sanders	Submitted By:	Betty Hurst, Contracts Administrator
Department:	Public Works
Fiscal Year:	2021	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	07-13-21, to 07-12-22	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Replacement

Information

Request/Subject

Approval to use State Contract No. ADSPO18-207044 with JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. related to Telegraph Fire ALERT Support

Background Information

After the Telegraph Fire the ground has much less vegetation to hold the moisture when it rains. The run-off of the moisture has the potential to flow much faster in a larger volume. To give officials the tools to alert the public and be aware of potential flooding, the engineering firm will provide more answers for alert status. Using the State Contract No. ADSPO18-207044 JE Fuller, which shows the contract time has been extended to July 21, 2023.

Evaluation

The work will involve the design of the system, specifying equipment, purchasing the equipment, and installation. Adding new stream gauge/precipitation data collection stations and upgrading the existing stations will provide more information for the local authorities if a flood occurs. Cameras in some of those areas will provide a visual for authorities. The task of creating a dedicated web-based map for viewing live data will assist authorities and the public to be more prepared.

Conclusion

Hiring JE Fuller to assist the County in alerting county officials and the public to the possibility of flooding and working with them to identify the potential areas with more equipment is important in the post-fire situation. Assisting with the placement of equipment will help expedite the alert system. This contract is reimbursable through the U.S. Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM).

Recommendation

The Public Works Department Director recommends hiring JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. to design, plan and place an ALERT system in the areas of the four watersheds affected by the Telegraph Fire.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of State Contract No. ADSPO18-207044 with JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. in the amount of $119,000 to complete four tasks to assist officials in alerting the public to flooding. (Steve Sanders)

Attachments
Contract Agreement ADSPO18-207044
JE Fuller Proposal
State Contract Amendment
State Contract Offer and Acceptance