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Page 3 of 4 <br />2. Ascent <br /> <br />Based on the ratings of the SOQ, interviews, and reference checks, staff recommends <br />awarding the contract to Sequoia for $137,834 (Attachment 2) and approving a design <br />contingency of 10 percent, approximately $14,000. The contingency will allow the City to <br />conduct further public outreach, if necessary, and conduct additional environmental surveys or <br />respond to concerns brought up during the environmental planning process. <br /> <br />Sequoia’s professional services are anticipated to include a Project-Specific Analysis (PSA) <br />and Addendum to CAL FIRE’s statewide Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) Program <br />Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), which already addresses approximately half of the <br />projected work area. The PSA and Addendum will include treatment prescriptions and <br />mitigation measures for the proposed fuel management work. <br /> <br />Schedule <br /> <br />Award of contract July 16, 2024 <br />CEQA planning/documentation July 2024 – April 2025 <br />Adopt Project Specific Analysis/Addendum May/June 2025 <br />Fuel management work Fall 2025 to 2029 <br /> <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />The fuel management project will improve the Pleasanton Ridge's resiliency in an <br />environmentally responsible way, using mitigation strategies to address environmental <br />concerns. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />Prior to applying for the grant, staff received letters of support for the fuel management project <br />from the surrounding neighbors, including the East Bay Regional Park District, Golden Eagle <br />HOA, and Kilkare HOA. During the environmental and fuel management process, further <br />coordination is planned with the surrounding property owners and the public. <br /> <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this action advances the Citywide ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing <br />in Our Environment, Strategy 7 – Continue to invest in parks, bicycle and pedestrian <br />infrastructure, and public art to improve traffic safety, promote climate resilience, and increase <br />equitable access to cultural and recreational opportunities. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The reimbursable grant will provide 100 percent of the construction and consultant <br />administration costs of the project. The total estimated cost is $1,048,900, including the <br />$137,834 for the proposed professional services agreement with Sequoia. Staff time will be <br />required to oversee and administer the grant and consultants, but is not anticipated to be <br />covered by the grant. The City will be required to provide project funds prior to reimbursement <br />Page 243 of 782