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The original design of the project was started by Kimley-Horn and Associates but was never completed due to the project engineer leaving the company. Kimley-Horn had successfully obtained the needed permits from Caltrans and Zone 7 for the work. Staff then tasked the "on-call" Pakpour Consulting Group to complete the design prior to the expiration of permits. Pakpour provided a proposal to complete the work for $92,000 assuming this could be accomplished. However finalizing the design took longer than expected as the work was coordinated with the regulatory agencies. Due to the delays, the original permits expired and required resubmittal of the permits. Pakpour is requesting an additional $16,350 to cover the cost for additional design services. Staff has reviewed their request and believes it to be justified. Due to the complex nature of the project, the City is also requesting construction support services by Pakpour Consulting Group to aide in the review of shop drawings, requests for information, record drawings, meetings and site visits as requested by the City. Construction support services will be billed on a time and material basis as needed for a not-to-exceed amount of $28,000. Staff recommends a task authorization to Pakpour Consulting Group for an additional $44,350 for the additional design and the construction support services. The Fish and Wildlife permit for the project requires a biological monitor be present when work occurs beneath the Arroyo de la Laguna, and to perform bird surveys prior to construction. The City is currently seeking new proposals for the biological monitoring services. Staff recommends budgeting $40,000 for the biological monitoring and bird survey services. This is a conservative estimate of the cost of the monitoring as it assumes something is found that needs mitigation in accordance with Fish and Wildlife permit. While staff does not anticipate mitigation will be required, the contract should allow for mitigation in the event it is necessary so that work may proceed expeditiously. The total anticipated expenditures for the project are $1,333,930, as outlined in Attachment 2. The original project budget for design and construction of the project was $600,000, allocated in the 2013/14 CIP. As the design progressed it was clear that this funding level was inadequate. An additional $200,000 was allocated for the project in the 2015/16 Capital Improvement Program. To fully fund the project now that bids have been opened and all costs identified, staff is recommending that an additional $533,930 be transferred from the Annual Sewer Main Replacement and Improvements project, CIP No. 16202. Page 3 of 4