Contra Costa County Public Works Department (Dept.) builds and maintains road infrastructure in unincorporated Contra Costa County (County), flood control infrastructure within formed drainage areas throughout the County, and operates two airports (in Concord and Byron). Typical projects include new construction, maintenance and improvements of existing public infrastructure facilities, including but not limited to roadways, airports, bridges, flood control basins and drainages.
As a public agency, projects must comply with a number of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to Federal Highway Administration / California Department of Transportation Requirements, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historical Preservation Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Clean Water, federal and state Endangered Species Acts, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation/Natural Community Conservation Plan, as well as with other responsible agency protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
The Dept. has the need for “On-Call Environmental Services” to assist with environmental compliance in support of various Projects. “On-Call Environmental Services” includes but is not limited to, assessment of potential project impacts, documentation of the findings and recommended measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate potential impacts, and construction monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and agency permit conditions. Government code section 4526 allows for the County to contract for environmental services based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications.
After a solicitation process and Caltrans confirmation, this firm was selected as one of nine firms to provide “On-Call Environmental Services” for approximately three (3) years to assist Dept. environmental staff with obtaining environmental compliance.
If the Contract is not approved, necessary “On-Call Environmental Services” clearances may not be completed in a timely manner and necessary environmental clearances may not be obtained, which may jeopardize funding and delay design and construction of various flood control, road, and airport projects.