NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING Responsible for matters of stewardship of the District’s property including: Urban Water Management Plans; Water Conservation Programs; Classis Watershed Education Grants; Watershed Management; Resource Management and other environmental related matter. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Lorenzo Valley Water District has called a regular meeting of the Environmental Committee to be held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, California. AGENDA: 1 . Convene Meeting/Roll Call 2. Oral Communications: This portion of the agenda is reserved for Oral Communications by the public for items that are not on the Agenda. Any person may address the Committee at this time, on any subject that lies within the jurisdiction of this committee. Normally, presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes in length, and individuals may only speak once during Oral Communications. No actions may be taken by the Committee on any Oral Communications presented; however, the Committee may request that the matter be placed on a future agenda. Please state your name and town/city of residence at the beginning of the statement for the record. 3. Old Business: Members of the public will be given the opportunity to address each scheduled item prior to Committee action. The Chairperson of the Committee may establish a time limit for members of the public to address the Committee on agendized items. A. RFP FOR HYDROGEOLOGIST Review and discussion by the Committee regarding the proposals received for a Hydrogeologist Consulting Firm with the intent to recommend one to the Board. 4. New Business: None Members of the public will be given the opportunity to address each scheduled item prior to Committee action. The Chairperson of the Committee may establish a time limit for members of the public to address the Committee on agendized items. 5. Informational Material: None 6. Adjournment In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the American Disabilities Act of 1990, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at the District's Public Meeting can contact the District Office at (831) 338-2153 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Agenda documents, including materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Committee after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection and may be reviewed at the office of the District Secretary, 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 during normal business hours. Such documents may also be available on the District website at www.slvwd.com subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. 1 Certification of Posting I hereby certify that on July 2, 2019, I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda in the outside display case at the District Office, 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, California, said time being at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting of the Environmental Committee of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District in compliance with California Government Code Section 54956. Executed at Boulder Creek, California, on July 2, 2019. Holly B. Hossack, District Secretary San Lorenzo Valley Water District 2 EVALUATION SCORESHEET Evaluator: Hydrogeologic Consultant for SLVWD Firm: EKI Environment & Water Check Comments Required Information (Pass/Fail) A. Cover Letter Include a cover letter attesting to its accuracy, signed by an individual authorized to execute binding legal documents on behalf on the proposing firm. Provide the name, address, email, telephone and facsimile numbers of the proposed Project Manager, who will serve as the primary contact for the company. B. Company Qualifications Provide a description of your company's recent and relevant experience with SGMA and related groundwater matters such as management areas and groundwater modeling. Experience with sustainable water supply management, board communication and public presentations. C. Experience Include a discussion of your company's experience involving MODFLOW and working for water agencies.Preference will be given to respondents that have experience wirking with SGMA and who demonstrate understanding of managing water supply in complex geologic environments. D. Key Project Staff Experience and Qualifications Include a listing of all key personnel (including subconsultants when applicable) involved in performing the work and their respective degree of involvement. A description of their background, qualifications, and recent similar experience and responsibility must also be included. Clearly link the staff and projects listed. E. Client References Provide client references, including contact person and current telephone numbers. References should focus on projects in which the personnel listed in Item D had relevant responsibilities. F. Current Fee Schedule Provide a current fee schedule for the classifications and activities anticipated to be employed in thie project. The Agency will relay on this fee schedule when negotiating the scope of work and budget (based on time and materials) for the contract. Completeness of the SOQ (Weighted score: Possible points provided in each criteria categegory.) Points Evaluation Criteria Comments Weighted Score 1. Qualifications as they relate to this project (0-40 points) Candidate's range of experience on similar projects and with the full range of duties that may be included in a contract. Qualifications of proposed key personnel on similar projects and with the full range of duties that may be included in a contract. Communication skills. Fee schedule. Understanding and approach to the work to be done (0-30 points) 3. Candidate's experience with similar kinds of work (0- 15 points) 4. Overall clarity and presentation of the SOQ (0-10 points) 5. Canadites Local Experience (0-5 points) Sum of points: 3 EKI B9-079| 24 June 2019 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR SAN LORENZO As-Needed Hydrogeological VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Consulting Services 4 Corporate Office 577 Airport Boulevard, Suite 500 Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 292-9100 ekiconsult.com 24 June 2019 San Lorenzo Valley Water District 13060 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Attn: Holly Hossack, District Secretary [email protected] Subject: Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Hydrogeological Consulting Services Dear Ms. Hossack: EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) has assembled a highly experienced team to provide the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD or District) with technical consulting services related to, among other things: (1) MODFLOW expertise, including MODFLOW experience specifically in the Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin (Basin), (2) Sustainable Groundwater management Act (SGMA) experience, and (3) experience helping water agencies effectively manage water supplies in complex geologic environments. The EKI Team is uniquely qualified to support SLVWD due to our: • Proven leadership; • Strong technical qualifications, including in-depth knowledge of the MODFLOW model review of the Basin and local SGMA implementation processes; • Track record of successful technical and stakeholder outreach efforts in the Basin, in coordination with District staff; • Effective communication skills; and • Commitment to representing the District in SGMA and other related Basin processes. EKI is very excited for the potential opportunity to develop a long-term working relationship with the SLVWD. Accordingly, we have discounted our rate schedule to make our SOQ as competitive as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding this proposal. Very truly yours, EKI Environment & Water, Inc. Anona L. Dutton, P.G, C.Hg. John L. Fio Vice President / Principal-In-Charge Project Manager 577 Airport Blvd, Suite 500 2827 Spafford Street Burlingame, CA 94010 Davis, CA 95618 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: (650) 292-9100 / Fax: (650) 552-9012 Tel: (530) 341-2848 / Fax: (650) 552-9012 Formerly known as Erler & Kalinowski, Inc. 5 Oakland, CA ● Marin, CA ● Davis, CA ● Sacramento, CA ● Irvine, CA El Segundo, CA ● Centennial, CO ● Salem, NH ● Saratoga Springs, NY 1. FIRM BACKGROUND EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned company that has provided comprehensive engineering, environmental, and water resources services to public and private sector clients throughout California and the United States since its founding in 1989. EKI’s staff consists of more than 70 engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, computer-aided designers, and GIS and database specialists in our multiple offices throughout California (see Figure 1) and the United States. Our company has sustained steady, organic growth that is anchored by our senior staff, many of whom have worked at EKI for more than 15 years. Over the past 30 years, EKI has established a strong reputation for Figure 1. EKI’s northern effective project management and client satisfaction. EKI has California office locations. never filed bankruptcy, had a contract or subcontract terminated in default, or had claims made against us that resulted in litigation or arbitration. EKI is uniquely qualified to provide hydrogeological consulting services to the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD or District). The EKI team has decades of experience using MODFLOW for local, basin-scale and regional modeling efforts. We also have broad expertise in Sustainable Groundwater Management