The Flood Control District, in partnership with Trout Unlimited, John Muir Chapter, was awarded a DWR USRP grant to fund the design and permitting phase of the Project. The Project is intended to retrofit the existing fish ladder in the Wildcat Creek flood control facility and replace it with a more natural design to improve fish passage. Additionally, as requested by the City of San Pablo, the Project will include a modification to an existing flood control structure to improve flow conditions and reduce flood risk to the surrounding area. The Project will also include a community engagement process to raise flood control and fish passage awareness in the community.   
  
On March 3, 2021, the Flood Control District issued a Request for Qualifications for the design, permitting, and CEQA services for the Project. Through this competitive process, FlowWest, LLC, was determined to be the most qualified consultant team to provide the requested services. This contract will engage FlowWest, LLC, for the period of November 17, 2021 to November 16, 2024, to provide the services needed to complete the design, permitting, and CEQA services for the Project.  
  
More specifically, this contract includes preparing CEQA documentation and regulatory permit applications, engaging the community in the Project, developing design alternatives and final design, and preparing construction plans, specifications, and an engineer’s cost estimate for the Project.

Without the approval of the Board, the Flood Control District will be unable to complete the design and permitting of the Project.