HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07072009 - C.31RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Department of Conservation and Development Director,
or her designee, to execute a contract with Darwin Myers Associates (DMA) in an amount
not to exceed $152,000 to provide geotechnical review services for land use projects for the
period July 7, 2009 through June 30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact on County General Fund. Costs will be covered by land development applicant
fees.
BACKGROUND:
In April, 2009, the Department of Conservation and Development conducted a Request for
Proposal (RFP) process covering various specialized and technical services required for
land use project reviews. Darwin Myers Associates, (DMA) was selected as a result of this
RFP process. DMA provides geotechnical review services for land use projects requiring
geology reports where topographical or geological concerns are present. The work
performed by DMA includes performing initial California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) assessment on geotechnical issues, reviewing geotechnical
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/07/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Raymond Wong
313-4382
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 7, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc: Marie Rulloda, Auditor-Controller, Dept. of Conservation and Development, County Administrator, Telma Moreira, DCD
C.31
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Director
Date:July 7, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Darwin Myers Associates (DMA) for Geology Contract Services (Contract #C45147)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
reports submitted by applicants, reviewing grading plans and providing guidance on other
geotechnical matters.
The contract period covers two years because most land use project reviews involve review
processes that extend beyond a year.