25A - AGREEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS RBF CONSULTING PARKING STRUCTURE MATER DEI HS 1202 W EDINGER

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2012 TITLE: AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WITH RBF CONSULTING TO PREPARE AN EIR FOR A PARKING STRUCTURE FOR MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL AT 1202 WEST EDINGER AVENUE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1" Reading ? Ordinance on 2n° Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with RBF Consulting for environmental services in an amount not to exceed $164,631 for a new parking structure for Mater Dei High School at 1202 West Edinger Avenue, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION In July 2011, Mater Dei High School submitted a proposal to expand the existing school campus and construct a three-story, 1,000 space parking structure. During the review of the project, it was determined that an environmental impact report (EIR) would be the required environmental document for the development. An environmental impact report is required for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was circulated to nine qualified environmental firms in October 2011, with five consulting firms responding to the RFP. Based on a review of the proposals, it is recommended that RBF Consulting be awarded this contract to complete the EIR because of its track record in preparing high quality environmental studies, its familiarity with the City, and its background and knowledge about this project. The fee proposal to complete this effort is $164,631, which includes a 10 percent contingency fee. Funding to complete the EIR would be provided by Mater Dei. 25A-1