To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement for Consultant Services with BBW & Associates Regarding McKay Community Forest Professional Forest Management and Technical Support Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached Agreement for Consultant Services with BBW & Associates, Inc. regarding professional forest management and technical support services for the McKay Community Forest; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached consultant services agreement with BBW & Associates, Inc. that do not cumulatively exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) after review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
McKay Community Forest (1710)
DISCUSSION:
On August 18, 2020, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved an Agreement for Consultant Services with BBW & Associates, Inc. ("BBW") for specified forest management and technical support services for the McKay Community Forest, including the development of a Forest Stewardship Plan and Non-Industrial Timber Management Plan ("NTMP"). BBW was the highest-ranking firm based on the selection criteria set forth in a Request for Proposals. On October 21, 2021, Public Works and BBW executed a First Amendment which extended the term of the original Agreement through June 30, 2022.
On April 22, 2022, Public Works released the draft Forest Stewardship Plan for public review. Also in April 2022, BBW submitted a draft NTMP to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CAL FIRE") and other review agencies. CAL FIRE replied with initial comments and requests for additional information which must be addressed in order for CAL FIRE to continue processing the NTMP. Approval of the NTMP is re...
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