EXHIBIT 4-A

 

SCOPE OF WORK FOR

PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR

THE LOWER CARMEL RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT

Introduction

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is interested in developing a Lower Carmel River Restoration Project in an 800-foot reach of the channel between Via Mallorca Road and Rancho San Carlos Road (see plan view, next page).  Work would commence approximately 600 feet upstream of the Via Mallorca Road Bridge at station 17,700 (measured from the ocean) and end approximately 800 feet upstream at approximately station 18,500.  Basic survey data consisting of cross-sections was obtained in the fall of 2007 and would be augmented with additional topographic data.  Field work would include a minimum of one on-site meeting between the Consultant and MPWMD staff to discuss potential streambank and floodplain restoration techniques that would be appropriate for the site.

 

A preliminary design would be developed for use in making a preliminary cost estimate, obtaining access permissions from affected property owners and beginning the environmental review and permitting process.

 

Approach

 

The development of a preliminary design for the Lower Carmel River Restoration Project involves field assessment and design efforts.  All designs will be completed using state plane coordinates (NAD 83 for horizontal and NAVD 1988 for vertical) to coincide with 2007 surveys.

 

The following tasks are anticipated:

 

Task 1 - Field Assessment

 

The Consultant will meet at the site with MPWMD staff to assess the existing condition of streambanks within the project and determine the most appropriate method (s) to accomplish the following goals:

 

·   meet requirements of Regional General Permit 24460S issued to MPWMD by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for maintenance and restoration of the Carmel River

·   meet expectations of adjacent property owners concerning protection of property

·   enhance fishery and riparian habitat



Techniques to be considered may include (but not be limited to) installation of rock vanes, construction of an inset floodplain, streambank grading, selective use of rock slope protection, installation of geotextiles, and revegetation with native riparian plants.

 

Task 2 - Prepare a base map at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet of the project area that includes property lines, assessor’s parcel numbers, property owner names, outstanding physical features, and major street names.

 

Task 3 - On the base map, draw the proposed channel alignment and include the following: project limits, cut and fill areas, low-flow (2,500 cfs) channel alignment, fish migration channel, pools, areas of structural protection, and restoration planting areas.

 

Task 4 - Prepare a minimum of three typical design cross-sections showing existing and proposed elevations, typical design slopes, dimensions, and structural protection.  Cross-sections should be at a scale of 1 inch = 40 feet or 1 inch = 20 feet.  Structural protection may include continuous rock rip-rap in areas within 25 feet of structures, rock and log deflectors, rock vanes, or other protection suitable for resisting erosion and providing fisheries habitat enhancement.

 

Task 5 - Prepare a preliminary quantity take-off.  Information will be presented in spreadsheet format.

 

Task 6 – Prepare a Preliminary Design Engineers Report that will contain a brief description of the site, its history, hydrology, the nature and extent of the design, list of property owners by parcel number and address, list of parcels that would have actual construction work on them, typical cross sections and design details.

 

Information to be provided by MPWMD:

 

_ Access permission for field visit 

_    Historical aerial photographs and survey data

_    Orthographic photo of the project site

_    GIS layer with property lines

_    Typical design cross sections for the MPWMD Carmel River Projects

_    List of property owners and assessor’s parcel numbers

 

Project Deliverables:

 

All design products will be delivered in both digital file format (Excel .xls and/or Autocad .dwg format) and paper copies.  Given the reach size and previous drawing layouts, all drawings will be prepared on E-size sheets.  The digital files shall be provided on CD-ROM or in an alternate format acceptable to the client. A conceptual design report will be provided that describes the project area, lists property ownership and identifies exactly which properties would have actual construction work undertaken on them.

 

Two sets of bond plots and one set of reproducible mylar plots will be provided. 


Schedule:

 

All work is to be completed by June 30, 2008.  It is anticipated that a field visit to initiate the contract, exchange data, and assess the site would occur soon after issuance of a contract notice to proceed in early April 2008.  Draft designs would be provided by May 30 and final products would be submitted by June 30, presuming that the MPWMD review period takes no more than two weeks. 

 

Estimated Budget:            

 

Professional Services

Contract Kick-off meeting and travel                                              =          $  1000.00

2 field days for survey work @ 1,250/day                          =          $  2500.00

2 office days @ $800/day for map preparation                             =          $  1600.00

2 office days @ $1,000/day for Design Engineer             =          $  2000.00

2 office days @ $1,200/day for Principal Designer                      =          $  2400.00

  Total Services:      =          $  9500.00

 

 

Expenses

           

Mileage:  One round trip to project site and local miles

    estimated at 800 miles @ $0.50/mi                               =          $    400.00

Plotting Charges:                                                                              =          $    100.00

Total Expenses:     =          $    500.00

 

                                               

 

                                                            Total Project Budget:        =          $10,000.00

 

The project will be undertaken on a time-and-materials basis, for a not-to-exceed contract price.  If field or office work takes less time than budgeted, then only that amount is charged to the project.

 

 

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