RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Condor Country Consulting, effective March 1, 2009, to increase the payment limit by $250,000 to a new payment limit of $500,000 and extend the term from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010 to continue to conduct wildlife migration studies and provide additional environmental assessment services in support of the Vasco Road Safety Improvement project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the County General Fund. This project is funded by Proposition 1B Funds (100%).
BACKGROUND:
The Vasco Road Safety Improvements Project is being implemented by the Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Dept.) as a result of many serious, often fatal, vehicle collisions along Vasco Road, near Byron, in East Contra Costa County. This is a high priority safety project that will affect transportation throughout the East County region and has substantial community backing.
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