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Home My WebLink AboutTO#19 Final Pioneer Trl WLThis task order is made and entered into as of the 7th day of October 2021 by and between South Tahoe Public Utility District, hereinafter referred to as "DISTRICT" and Sierra Ecotone Solutions, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT". In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions as addressed in the Master Agreement dated January 15, 2015, and as specifically hereinafter set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows: 2 3 .19 The purpose of this Task Order No. 19 is to provide Professional Services to support DISTRICT's environmental and permitting requirements, and preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documentation, for the Pioneer Trail Waterline Replacement Project located in the County of El Dorado, California. SCOPE OF WORK A full description of services is contained in CONSULTANT's proposal dated September 23, 2021, and further outlined therein by Tasks 1-4. This proposal is attached hereto, marked as EXHIBIT "A" and by this reference is made a part of this task order. STAFFING Services will be performed by Garth Ailing, Project Manager and Senior Scientist. CONSULTANT shall not change staffing without approval by DISTRICT. Any changes shall provide for equivalent qualifications as far as possible and practical. TIME OF PERFORMANCE Work for this Task Order No. 19 shall commence on October 7, 2021, and be completed on or before December 31, 2021, unless otherwise directed by the DISTRICT. 5. PAYMENT Payment to CONSULTANT for services performed under this Task Order shall be in accordance with CONSULTANT'S unit fee schedule for the person(s) assigned to the project task. The cost ceiling for this Task Order shall not exceed Twenty -Seven Thousand Sixty Dollars ($27,060.00) except as provided in Article IV of the 1/15/15 Master Agreement. 6. jABOR CODE REQqLREMENTS All State of California prevailing wa e laws must be compiled wfth�', In the Perkwmance of work related to this TasZ Order. These include, but are limited to, Labor Code Sections 1720 through 1860. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This Task Order No. 19 shall be in effect upon execution by all parties d shall serve as Notice to Proceed upon execution lby DISTRIM IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement Is executed by the General Man er NW Clerk of the Board of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, and CONSULTA T has caused this Agreement to Ut executed the day and year first bbove written. L MANAGER/ENGINEER T. A17ES . MELONIE GUTTRY, CLERK OF Boiz SIERRA ECOTONE $OLUTION$, LLC 0 mantam SIEArr. PA ECOTONE SOLUTIONS 530A I OL2440 - PO Sm 1297 Zephyr Cmm NY OMM - SlerracawneSolutlomcom- 41WITUMMO-1 "I Mr. Adrian Combes South Tahoe Public Utility Distric) 1275 Meadow Crest Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 RE: South Tahoe Public Utility District Pioneer Trail Pipeline Project CEQA Environmental Documentation Scope and Budget Sierra Ecotone Solutions (SES) appreciates the opportunity to support South Tahoe Public Utility District's (District) environmental and permitting requirements for the Pioneer Trail Pipeline Project. As requested, SES has prepared a scope of work and estimated budget for the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documentation for this project. In order to prepare the scope of work provided below, the following assumptions are used: • An Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/Neg Dec) will be the appropriate CEQA document; • If the project is determined to be exempt, only an Initial Study will be prepared; • The IS/Neg Dec will be prepared using preliminary plans available from District staff anticipated to be available in the fall of 2018; • The project will be located within the existing pump station sites, the right-of-way and the majority of the time work will be located in areas of existing disturbance; • The content and analysis included in the IS/Neg Dec will be incorporated for use as the TRPA Initial Environmental Checklist; • A Biological Assessment will be prepared for the project to comply with CA State Revolving Funds requirements; • The District will prepare necessary permit applications and pay associated filing fees; • The District will prepare site plans in suitable format for use in the IS/Neg Dec; and • The District will provide the background materials and data (e.g., project locations, equipment lists, cultural resource reports, GIS files, and project descriptions) necessary to prepare the IS/Neg Dec. =76�� Task 1 - Review Background information, Prepare Project Description and Attend Project Meetings with District Staff Sierra Ecotone Solutions (SES) will visit the site, collect available background information for the project area from the District, and review environmental documents and survey/study documents prepared for other projects that have been permitted in the project area. SES will obtain maps and drawings of the proposed sewer and waterlines to be replaced and a general description of the proposed project from the District, and will prepare a written project description that is of adequate detail for use in the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (ISNeg Dec). During the course of preparing the 0114, (0411 manager to discuss the Project with District and agency staff to ensure adequacy of the analysis and to discuss and resolve potential issues. SES will also provide assistance in identifying potential alternative locations for the proposed facilities if necessary. Task 2 - Prepare Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Attend Hearing SES will use the description of the project prepared in Task I to prepare the Administrative Draft IS/Neg Dec. The Administrative Draft IS/Neg Dec will provide: • A brief description of the project; • The location of the project; • A proposed finding that the project will not have a significant effect on t environment (this is anticipated but will be determined during analysis); I Analysis in an Initial Study documenting reasons to support the finding; and Mitigation measures, if any, which will be included in the project to avo potentially significant effects. I The Administrative Draft IS/Neg Dec will be prepared by SES for review by the District. CEQA Appendix G criteria will be utilized for the evaluation criteria in the IS/Neg Dec. Environmental issues which are anticipated to be addressed in detail include cultural resources, biological, air quality, surface water quality, hazardous materials, soils and grading, land coverage, greenhouse gas emissions, and short-term construction noise. Following one round of review by the District, SES will revise as appropriate, produce and other interested agencies and members of the public. Concurrent with circulation, the IS/Neg Dec will be noticed in the Tahoe Daily Tribune. During the 30-day circulation of the IS/Neg Dec, SES will attend a hearing to take public comment on the environmental document. If it is determined the project qualifies as Categorical Exemption in accordance with Article 19 Section 15300, then only an Initial Study will be prepared and not circulated, and Task 3 would not be performed (this is unlikely as the proposed pipeline is new construction). WA111M. FWX 19 H.' WA Mf= Upon conclusion of the circulation period of the IS/Neg Dec, a Final Environmental Documentation package will be prepared for District review and presentation to the District Board for approval. Once the Board has approved the Project, a Notice of Determination will be prepared and sent to the El Dorado County Clerks office for 30- daWtosting. The filing of a Notice of Determination starts a 30-da,,A statute of limitations on court challenges to the District's approval under CEQA. SES will also coordinate with the Clerks office concerning the District's submittal of wildlife impact fees. SES will prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) to analyze potential impacts to wildlife (terrestrial and aquatic) and vegetation in accordance with US Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines as outlined in the attached guidance memorandum. Direct, indirect and cumulative effects will be disclosed for special status species and habitats that may be present within the project areas and defined area of potential effects (APE). Recommendations will be included if necessary to reduce or avoid adverse impacts to sensitive and special status species and habitats that may be present within the project area or APE. Based on the analysis and determinations in the BA, CA Waterboard will coordinate needs for consultation, conference, and or technical assistance between US Fish and Wildlife Service and Contractor. Follow-up work that lies outside the scope of this document and may be required includes a nesting bird survey that would be required to be performed prior to commencement of construction, dewatering plans and water sampling and traffic control measures that may be necessary to mitigate impacts. Tasks I and the Initial Study for the project will be completed by the end of November 2021 assuming a notice to proceed from the District is forthcoming. The Hearing identified in Task 2 may occur concurrently with the 30-day circulation. Task 3 and 4 will be complete within 10 days after the completion of the circulation assuming no major comments are received on the IS/Neg Dec. This schedule assumes that the District will provide SES with project base mapping and a general definition of the proposed action within 30 days of receipt of notice to proceed and that the IS/Neg Dec will begin circulation approximately 9 weeks after design documents and project description are provided to SES. 19��= � The estimated work effort for each task is provided below. Tasks will be completed by Garth Alling (Project Manager and Senior Scientist), and Jennifer DeMartino (GIS and Mapping Support). Task Task I - Review Background Information/Prepare Project Hours/Rate Cost 45 at $135 $6,075 Description/Attend meetings (2) 1 Task 2 - Prepare Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Attend Hearing (1) 70 at $135 24 at $95 $9,450 $2a80 Task 3 - Final Environmental Documentation and Attend 25 at $135 $3,375 Hearing (1) 4 at $95 $380 Task 4 — Prqiare Biological Assessment 40 at $135 $5,400 Direct Costs To Estimated Costs $100 $27,060 Should you have any questions concerning the assumptions or proposed scope/costs, please do not hesitate to contact me at 530.416.2440. Sincerely,