Consent-Community Services # 8.
Board of Supervisors
Natural Resources
- Meeting Date:
- 12/09/2025
- Brief Title
- Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project Agreements
From:
Ryan Pistochini, Director, General Services Department
Staff Contact:
Ryan Pistochini, Director, General Services Department, x5005
Supervisorial District Impact:
District 5
Subject
Approve agreement with Monument ROW in the amount of $440,000 to provide professional real estate services in support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project through June 30, 2027, and approve agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 to provide environmental planning, permitting, and monitoring services in support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project through June 30, 2027. (No general fund impact) (Pistochini)
Recommended Action
- Approve agreement with Monument ROW in the amount of $440,000 to provide professional real estate services in support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project through June 30, 2027 (Att. A); and
- Approve agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 to provide environmental planning, permitting, and monitoring services in support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project through June 30, 2027 (Att. B).
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Sustainable Environment |
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The County received funding from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project. This Project proposes to mitigate flood risk and build resiliency into the levees that surround the Knights Landing Basin from flooding from the Sacramento River and the Knights Landing Ridge Cut through the construction of four separate project elements. The project is supported by MBK Engineers for project management and grant administration services, as last presented to the Board of Supervisors on December 10, 2024.
The two contracts before the Board of Supervisors today are foundational contracts needed to be put into place prior to commencing construction work.
The proposed contract with Monument ROW is for professional real estate services. The County determined that right-of-way along the landside toe of the levees will be needed to facilitate the construction of the project in its entirety (i.e., staging of construction equipment/materials and property access), and for the long-term operations and maintenance of the levees post-construction. The County anticipates that it will need to acquire a Permanent Flood Control Easement on up to 25 individual parcels, and a Temporary Construction Easement on up to 50 individual parcels. Monument ROW will be confirming the project's real estate needs in coordination with the County and MBK Engineers. Phase 1 will be $390,000 for design work, appraisals, and acquisition support. Phase 2, for an additional $50,000, will be for providing support during the construction phase.
The proposed contract with HDR Engineering is for environmental planning, permitting, and monitoring services. Phase 1 will be $50,000 for environmental services in support of responding to federal agencies during environmental and historic preservation review, assisting with tribal collaboration, and ensuring pre-construction environmental mitigation activities are completed. Phase 2, for an additional $200,000, will be to perform pre-construction biological surveys, conduct biological and cultural resource monitoring during construction, and perform related environmental compliance and coordination services.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The General Services Department collaborated with the Department of Community Services and the County Counsel's Office. Natural Resources staff previously collaborated with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Services Requested: Professional Real Estate Services in Support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project
Solicitation Reference: RFP-2025-0007
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals Received:
Services Requested: Environmental Planning, Permitting, and Monitoring Services in Support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project
Solicitation Reference: RFP-2025-0008
Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals Received:
Solicitation Reference: RFP-2025-0007
Evaluation Criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
| Firm and project team background and credentials | 30 |
| Project understanding | 30 |
| Reasonableness of costs | 15 |
| References | 15 |
| Proposal quality and completeness | 10 |
| Total Points Possible: | 100 |
Proposals Received:
| Company | Total Points |
| Monument ROW | 96.00 |
| Bender Rosenthal Inc. | 89.73 |
| Hamner, Jewell & Associates | 76.96 |
Services Requested: Environmental Planning, Permitting, and Monitoring Services in Support of the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project
Solicitation Reference: RFP-2025-0008
Evaluation Criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
| Firm and project team background and credentials | 30 |
| Project understanding | 30 |
| Reasonableness of costs | 15 |
| References | 15 |
| Proposal quality and completeness | 10 |
| Total Points Possible: | 100 |
Proposals Received:
| Company | Total Points |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | 89.80 |
| Endemic Environmental Services Inc. | 88.00 |
| Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. | 87.70 |
| NCRM, Inc. | 78.57 |
| Environmental Resources Compliance LLC | 77.32 |
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 690,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 690,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- FEMA Grant Funds
- $690,000
Further explanation as needed:
The County previously applied for state and federal funds as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Knights Landing Flood Mitigation Project. On August 15, 2023, the County was informed by CalOES that the federal and state grant funds were awarded. The federal award is $5,876,410 and the state award is $3,702,817. These two contracts are fully funded using these award funds and do not rely on County funds.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pistochini | Ryan Pistochini | 12/01/2025 02:26 PM |
| Stephanie Cormier | Stephanie Cormier | 12/01/2025 04:10 PM |
| Adam Fieseler | Adam Fieseler | 12/01/2025 05:22 PM |
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 12/02/2025 12:50 PM |
| County Counsel | Kimberly Hood | 12/04/2025 08:31 AM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 12/04/2025 10:51 AM |
- Form Started By:
- cliebler
- Started On:
- 09/15/2025 08:14 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/04/2025