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Home My WebLink AboutAGRMT NO KRGSA16-002(3) CCO1CHANGE ORDER Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency "KRGSA" M� MM"DTI]MM", Date: January 9, 2020 Project: KRGSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan Change Order #: 01 Owner: KRGSA Contractor: TODD GROUNDWATER Contract #: KRGSA 16-002(3) CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER See attached memorandum for specific details for Proposed Change Orders. The following Proposed Change Order(s) are incorporated into the Contract by reference: KRGSA 16-002(3) CCO 1 Summary Description: Amount: 1. Research and analyze 1,850 acres of new lands in KRGSA for GSP $16,568.00 2. Respond to Draft GSP comments $6,723.00 3. Support DWR Grant Application and Reporting $4,937 4. Support and attendance for Kern County Subbasin Open House No. 2 $4,533 Amount of this Change Order: $32,761 The adjustment in the contract sum set out in this Change Order shall constitute the entire compensation due Contractor arising out of the change in the work covered by this Change Order. No additions or deletions to this Change Order shall be allowed, except with written permission of the KRGSA. This Change Order is hereby agreed to, accepted and approved by: TODD GROUNDWATER: KRGSA: Phyllis Stanin, Vice President Rodney Palla, Chairman Date: / - .--I — Z O Date: ` l 3 AGENJAL 0111GIN L--- TODD GROUNDWATER December 16, 2019 MEMORANDUM To: Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) Art Chianello, David Beard, and Mark Mulkay From: Phyllis Stanin Re: Request for GSP Budget Amendment Approved Un -budgeted Work Items KRGSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) During the 90 -day review period of the Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), numerous activities have required expedited completion to support GSP adoption. Most of these activities were already in our current scope and are not part of this budget amendment request. However, four additional items were prioritized for immediate initiation that were not included in our current scope or budget including: • Research, analysis, and descriptions of about 1,850 acres of new lands in the KRGSA and incorporation of these lands into the GSP as a new Appendix K • Review, analysis, and responses to written comments on the Draft KRGSA GSP • Assistance required for Grant Application and Reporting • Support and attendance at the Kern County Subbasin Open House No. 2. A scope and budget for these un -budgeted items are presented in this memorandum. ANALYZE KRGSA NEW LANDS (GSP APPENDIX K) After the development of the Draft KRGSA GSP, the Board approved inclusion of about 1,850 acres of new lands including six parcels or groups of parcels in the southwestern and eastern KRGSA Plan Area (KRGSA new lands). In order to avoid revisions of numerous figures/tables and significant portions of the GSP text, these KRGSA new lands were analyzed and described in a new Appendix K to the GSP (incorporated by reference in Section 2). Appendix K was used to demonstrate that the KRGSA new lands met GSP requirements including referral to the KGA Umbrella document where some of the Basin Setting requirements had been included. Additional GSP requirements including water budgets, sustainable management criteria, GSP monitoring, and appropriate management actions were all addressed in the new Appendix K; appropriate GSP sections were also referenced throughout the appendix. New analyses included coordination with the City GIS specialist to perfect parcel outlines; review of GSP components contained in other documents; research 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215 1 Alameda, CA 94501 1510 747 6920 1 toddgroundwater.com on historical land use including aerial photographs and crop data from the Agricultural Commission; estimation of agricultural, municipal, and industrial water use; and provision of references to portions of the historical, current, and projected water budgets where data were included. Appendix K also recognized the application of KRGSA sustainable management criteria to lands surrounded by the KRGSA in the Buena Vista WSD Maples MA. Estimated costs for the analysis and incorporation of these lands into the KRGSA GSP (new Task 12) are $16,568 as shown in Table 1 at the end of this memorandum. RESPOND TO COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT KRGSA GSP Three comment letters, along with accompanying technical analyses, arrived after the 90 - day review period and less than two weeks prior to adoption. In order to address comments by the scheduled public hearing on December 5, a concentrated review and analysis of the material presented was required. A summary of the three comment letters, including the date received, are as follows: Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability (11-26-19): a 23 -page comment letter and accompanying technical analysis focusing on disadvantaged communities. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (11-25-19): comments on CDWF lands, sustainable management criteria, interconnected surface water, and GDEs. City of Los Angeles (written 11-20-19; received 12-03-19): recycled water data. The Leadership Counsel letter required the largest level of effort due to the number of issues raised and also due to an accompanying technical analysis that contained questions, concerns, and conclusions regarding either the adequacy of the GSP analysis or the ability to successfully implement the GSP. Responses to all comments were summarized verbally in the Public Hearing on December 5, 2019 prior to adoption. Responses were provided on all aspects of the technical analysis including misleading conclusions from a well analysis. Subsequent comments by the Leadership Counsel during the Public Hearing were minimal and readily addressed. Text describing the comments and responses is being incorporated into the GSP to meet GSP regulations. Clarifying language is also being inserted where appropriate to assist in responding to comments. Estimated costs for the review and analysis of comments, preparation of responses, and inclusion of responses in the Public Hearing and Final GSP are 6 723 as shown in Table 1 at the end of this memorandum. SUPPORT DWR GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT REPORTING At the request of Horizon, Todd Groundwater assisted with review and re -writing of technical portions of the recent grant application for a Round 3 Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning (SGMP) Grant Program administered by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). We developed the goals, objectives, and overall approach for the project. Budget Amendment Request 12-16-2019/ KRGSA GSP 2 TODD GROUNDWATER We re -wrote the sections of the application on Project Description, Justification, and Technical Expertise. We also edited the schedule and budget to better align with project objectives. We coordinated our efforts with Horizon, representatives of the KGA, and other reviewers with the KRGSA. Also at Horizon's request, Todd Groundwater has been routinely assisting Horizon with quarterly reporting under the existing Round 2 grant. Each report requires technical information related to the GSP process, including identifying and delivering receivables. Our support was approved by KRGSA managers via email, dated May 6, 2019, but had not yet been added to our budget. Requests by Horizon for reporting assistance has continued for each of the quarterly reports since that time. This memorandum requests reimbursement for this approved but un -budgeted work. Costs for the revisions to the Round 3 grant application and support of the Round 2 existing grant reporting are 14,SL3Z as shown in Table 1 at the end of this memorandum. KERN COUNTY SUBBASIN OPEN HOUSE NO. 2 In September 2019, the KRGSA coordinated with other Subbasin GSAs to participate in the second Open House for the Subbasin's SGIVIA outreach process. Todd Groundwater developed an updated GSP PowerPoint presentation and a multi -page handout providing a summary of the GSP for stakeholders and other interested parties attending the workshop. Todd Groundwater attended the Open House and discussed the GSP with several landowners and homeowners in the KRGSA. The handout was also used for subsequent outreach meetings and is posted on the KRGSA website. Costs for development of the handout and attendance at the event are $4,533 as shown in Table 1 at the end of this memorandum. BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST The total cost of these four GSP-related items is $32,761 as summarized in Table 1. With the exception of additional edits to Appendix K and incorporation of some responses to comments in the Final GSP, much of the work associated with these tasks has already been completed. Budget Amendment Request 12-16-2019/ KRGSA GSP 3 TODD GROUNDWATER Wlft INAL Table 1: Budget Amendment Request Todd Groundwater 2016 HoudyRates QAIQC Review $220 Principal PM $220 Senior Engineer $210 start Hydrogeo $150 Total Labor. Hours Total Labor 2% Comm Fee Gist 7doin Graphics Costs $110 $100 Other Direct Costs - 10% Expense Fee Total Costs Task 13: KRGSA NewLands Appendix K)_ Analvzeland use water use and GSP com fiance. 2.00 45.001 16.00 8.00 71 S 14900.00 $ 298.00 $ 7320.00 $ 50.00 S $ $ 16,668 Task 13 Budget 2.00 45.00 16.00 8.00 71 $ 14,900.00 $ 298.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 60.00 $ $ $ 16,568 Task 14• ResPond to Draft GSP Comments Respond in Public Hearing and edt GSP. 28.001 28 $ 6 160.00 $ 12320 $ 440.00 $ $ $ $ 6.723 Task 14 Budget 28.00! 28 $ 6,160.00 E 123.20 $ 440.00 $ $ $ $ 6,723 Task 15: Support DWR Grant Application and Reporting_ _ Develop approxh and rc wrtefedn application. Assist Horizon with grant reporting. i 12 10 i 12 $ 10 S 2,640.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 52.00 $ 44.00 $ - $ $ - $____ $ $ --------- $ -_ $____2,693 $ 4.244 Task 15 Budget 22001 22 E 0.640.00 E 96.80 E E $ E $ 0.937 Task 16: Subbasin Open House No.2 Prepare for and attend Subbasin Open House No. 2 0.50 14.00 1. 14.5 S 3,190.00 $ 63.801$ 880.00 $ 25.00 $ 340.00 $ 34.00.$ 4,533 Task'16 Budgeti 0.50 14.00 14.5 $ 3,190.00 $ 63.80 $ 880.001S 25.00 $ 340.00 1 S 34.00 S 4,533 Total Budget Amendment Request 2.50 1 109.00 1 16.00 8.00 135.5 $ 29,090 E 582 E 2,640 E 75 S 340 S 34 $ 32.761 Budget Amendment Request 12-16-2019/ KRGSA GSP TODD GROUNDWATER