Memorandum
Date: July 7, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Robin Borre, Special Districts Administrator
Subject: Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and PACE Engineering, for Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project, Phase II, total amount $128,005 and authorize the Chair to sign
Executive Summary:
The Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project - Phase 2, funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, will replace the remaining two redwood water storage tanks (Tanks 3 and 4) at the Soda Bay site. PACE Engineering, Inc. (selected for continuity from the completed Phase 1) will provide updated engineering services under the proposed Professional Services Agreement. The agreement term is February 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed fee of $128,005.
Project Description:
The Redwood Water Tanks Replacement Project - Phase 2 will replace the remaining two redwood water storage tanks (Tanks 3 and 4) at the Soda Bay CSA-20 site, which were damaged during wildfire events, following completion of Phase 1 (Tanks 1 and 2) under the original 2018 Agreement with PACE Engineering for all four tanks. Per the approved FEMA HMGP scope of work (DR-4558-349-053), the project includes demolition of the two existing redwood tanks under applicable safety, dust control, and
disposal codes; installation of temporary above-ground poly-portable water tanks (one 10,000-gallon unit replacing Tank 3 and one 2,000-gallon unit replacing Tank 4) with associated piping and electrical to maintain continuous community water service during construction; and construction of new permanent bolted steel tanks on concrete pads with footings, supports, water mains, and underground electrical utilities, all within previously disturbed areas at the existing tank sites. Because the 2018 plans and specifications are outdated, PACE Engineering will prepare updated plans, technical specifications, and estimates fully compliant with t...
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