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CONTRACT TITLE: 44 0"165
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Professional Services Agreement
with CONTRACTOR
For The Kodiak Island Borough
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This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this] 6fli day of s ber, 2024 by and between
the KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, organized under the laws of the State of Alaska,
hereinafter referred to as the 'Borough" and River Focus, Inc. a corporation authorized to
do business in Alaska, with offices located at 4630 Miramonte Street, La Mesa, CA 91941,
hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to enter into a contract with an independent contractor to
provide advanced assistance for a hydrology and hydraulics study focusing on Sargent Creek and
Russian Creek; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR submitted a proposal asserting it is qualified to perform
these services and able to do so in a timely manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1.0 DEFINITIONS.
1.1 "Agreement' shall mean this Professional Services Agreement, including: the
Scope of work in the RFP and Contractor's accepted proposal.
1.2 "Change Order" is an addition to, or reduction of, or other revision approved by
the Borough in the scope, complexity, character, duration of the services, or
other provisions of this Agreement.
1.3 'Borough" shall mean the Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
1.4 "Contracting Officer shall mean Borough Manager and include any
successor(s) or authorized representative.
1.5 "Project' shall mean advanced assistance for a hydrology and hydraulics study
focusing on Sargent Creek and Russian Creek on behalf of the Kodiak Island
Borough.
2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution by both
Borough and Contractor. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the
Project has been completed and further, until all claims and disputes have been
concluded. The work is considered complete when the Borough has received and found
acceptable the finished product of all work described in 4.0 Scope of Services or
changes thereto. This date is not necessarily the Completion Date as described in 5.0
Completion Date. This Agreement may be amended only in writing and upon
compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
3.0 FEES. For study as described in 4.0 Scope of Service, the Borough will compensate
the Contractor an amount not to exceed Ninety -Seven Thousand Six Hundred and
Seventy -Nine Dollars ($97,679.00).
4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. The Borough and Contractor have agreed upon a scope of
work described in the Contractor's proposal, Exhibit A, to provide professional services
based on approved standards and instructions. This Scope of Services can only be
changed in writing pursuant to Section 22.0 of this Agreement.
5.0 SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION. All deliverables for this project will be completed
within 13 months from the date when the Notice to Proceed is received or November 15,
2025, whichever comes first. No project -related work may begin before the start date of
the project Period of Performance (POP). No project -related work may continue past the
project's POP end date.
6.0 PERSONNELIORGANIZATION.
6.1 Borough's Contracting Officer. For purposes of this Agreement, the Borough's
contracting officer shall be the Borough Manager or such other person as is designated in
writing by the Borough Manager.
6.2 Contractor Qualified. The Contractor expressly represents and warrants it is now
and shall continue to be at all times during the performance of this Agreement, the holder of
all required or necessary professional, business or other licenses or permits and is
qualified and capable of performing all of the work covered or called for by this
Agreement and is presently ready, able and willing to undertake and perform all of such
work and services, and to supply all necessary materials and equipment, at the times,
and in a non -negligent professional and workmanlike manner, and pursuant to the
terms, conditions and provisions, and for the compensation and payments as herein
provided.
6.3 Key Personnel. Work and services provided by the Contractor will be performed
by: Jake Gusman, P.E. (CA, HI, MT, WA), Darren Bertrand, CFM, Jessica Straub, Jon
Viducich, P.E. (CA), Vicki Tripolitis, Sydney Doidge, P.E. (CA), and Haley Erickson, P.E.
(CA, WA).
6.4 Changes in Key Personnel. The Contractor shall give the Borough reasonable
advance notice of any necessary substitution or change of key personnel and shall
submit justification therefore in sufficient detail to permit the Borough to evaluate the
impact of such substitution on this Agreement. No substitutions or other changes shall be
made without the written consent of the Borough.
7.0 STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor agrees to provide all required
professional services to complete the project and any additions or changes thereto. The
Contractor accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between it and
the Borough by this Agreement. The Contractor covenants with the Borough to furnish
its best skill and judgment, and to further the interest of the Borough at all times through
efficient business administration and management. The Contractor shall provide all
services in a competent manner. It is understood that some of the services to be
rendered hereunder required professional judgment and skill. In those cases, the
Contractor agrees to adhere to the standards of the applicable profession.
8.0 TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
Contractor's failure to meet any such deadlines or required performance may adversely
imperil other contractual obligations of the Borough.
9.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Contractor shall be familiar with and at all times
comply with and observe all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, executive orders, safety orders, orders or decrees of administrative
agencies, courts, or other legally constituted authorities having jurisdiction or authority
over the Contractor, the Borough, or the service which may be in effect now or during
performance of the services. Contractor understands that this Agreement, and the work
thereunder, is funded by a federal grant and agrees to cooperate with the KIB to comply
with the terms of the federal grant.
10.0 INDEMNITY. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Borough
from and against any claim of, or liability for, negligent acts, errors, and omissions of
the Contractor under this agreement, including attorney fees and costs. The consultant
is not required to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless the Borough for a claim of, or
liability for, the independent negligent acts, errors, and omissions of the Borough. If
there is a claim of, or liability for, a joint negligent act, error, or omission of the Contractor
and the Borough, the indemnification, defense, and hold harmless obligation of the
Contractor, and liability of the parties, shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis.
In this provision, "Contractor" and "Borough" include the employees, agents, and
contractors who are directly responsible, respectively, to each. In this provision,
"independent negligent acts, errors, and omissions of the Borough" means negligence
other than in the Borough's selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the
Contractor, or in approving or accepting the Contractor's work or the Contractor's
subcontractors.
11.0 INSURANCE. The Contractor understands that no Borough insurance coverage,
including Workers' Compensation, is extended to the Contractor while completing the
services described in this Agreement. The Contractor shall carry adequate insurance
covering Workers' Compensation, general public liability, automobile, professional
liability, and property damage including a contractual liability endorsement covering the
liability created or assumed under this Agreement with a limit of no less than $2,000,000
per occurrence. The Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement or any
work on any phase of the Project until the Contractor provides the Borough with
certificates of insurance evidencing that all required insurance has been obtained in
amounts acceptable to the Borough Finance Director as commercially reasonable for this
work. These insurance policies and any extension or renewals thereof must contain the
following provisions or endorsements:
a. Borough is an additional insured thereunder as respects liability arising out
of or from the work performed by Contractor of Borough.
b. Borough will be given thirty (30) days prior notice of cancellation or material
alteration of any of the insurance policies specified in the certificate.
c. Insurer waives all rights of subrogation against Borough and its employees
or elected officials.
d. The insurance coverage is primary to any comparable liability insurance
carried by the Borough.
Upon request, Contractor shall permit the Borough to examine any of the insurance
policies specified herein. Any deductibles or exclusions in coverage will be assumed by
the Contractor, for account of, and at the sole risk of the Contractor.
12.0 GOVERNING LAW. The laws of Alaska will determine the interpretation, performance
and enforcement of this Agreement.
13.0 OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCTS. Payment to the Contractor for services
hereunder include full compensation for all work products and other materials produced by
the Contractor and its subcontractors pertaining to this Agreement.
The originals of all material prepared or developed by the Contractor or its employees,
agents, or representatives hereunder, including documents, drawings, designs,
calculations, maps, sketches, notes, reports, data, models, computer tapes, and
samples shall become the property of the Borough when prepared, whether delivered or
not, and shall, together with any materials furnished the Contractor and its
employees, agents, or representatives by the Borough hereunder, be delivered to the
Borough upon request and, upon termination or completion of this Agreement. Materials
previously created and copyrighted by the Contractor included in this project will remain
property of the Contractor. Copies will be made available to the Borough upon request.
Materials purchased from and copyrighted by third parties are not included in this
provision.
14.0 PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND COPYRIGHTS. The Contractor agrees to defend,
indemnify, and save the Borough harmless from and against any and all claims, costs,
royalties, damages and expenses of any kind of nature whatsoever (including attorneys'
fees) which may arise out of or result from or be reasonably incurred in contesting any
claim that the methods, processes, or acts employed by the Contractor or its employees
in connection with the performance of services hereunder infringes or contributes to the
infringement of any letter patent, trademark, or copyright. In case such methods,
processes, or acts are in suit held to constitute infringement and use is enjoined, the
Contractor, within reasonable time and at its own expense, will either secure a
suspension of the injunction by procuring for the Borough a license or otherwise, or
replace such method, process, etc., with one of equal efficiency.
15.0 SAFETY/PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall perform the work in a safe and
workmanlike manner. The Contractor shall comply with all federal and state statues,
ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to the protection of workers and the
public from injury or damage and shall take all other reasonable precautions to protect
workers and the public from injury or damage.
16.0 SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION.
(a) By Consent. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part by the mutual
consent of the parties. Such consent shall be in writing.
(b) Termination for Cause. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in
writing by Borough in the event of failure by Contractor to fulfill any of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement upon the giving of not less than five (5) calendar
days prior written notice of intent to terminate in the manner provided in Section
28, hereof.
(c) Termination for Convenience of Borough. This Agreement may be terminated in
whole or in part in writing by the Borough for Borough's convenience provided the
Contractor is given not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice of
intent to terminate in the manner provided in Section 28 hereof.
(d) In the event termination by the Borough is affected pursuant to (b) above, the
Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is
completed, or the Borough elects to not proceed further with the project. Upon
completion of the work, or termination of the project in the event the Borough
elects to not proceed with the project, the Contractor shall be paid as follows:
1) In the event the costs and expense of taking over, re -advertising and
completing the project or the costs of closing out the project if the
Borough elects to not proceed with the project (hereinafter referred to as
"close out costs"), exceed the remaining unpaid amount of this
Agreement, any amount which was otherwise due and unpaid to
Contractor at the time of termination shall be applied to such increased
costs in taking over, re -advertising and completing the project, (or applied
to close out costs) and the remaining amount of such costs, if any, shall
be paid by the Contractor to the Borough.
2) In the event said costs and expense of taking over, re -advertising and
completing the project, (or close out costs) are less than the total amount
which was otherwise due and unpaid to the Contractor at the time of
termination, the increased costs of taking over and completing the project
(or the close out costs) shall be deducted from the amounts due the
Contractor and the balance, if any, paid to the Contractor without interest.
(e) Upon receipt of a termination notice pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) above,
the Contractor shall promptly discontinue all services (unless the notice directs
otherwise), and deliver or otherwise make available to the Borough all data,
drawings, notes, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, work in progress,
and any and all other information and/or materials as may have been
accumulated by the Contractor in performing this Agreement, whether completed or
in process, and free and clear of any mechanics or other liens or claims in favor of
Contractor or any other person.
(f) Upon termination pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) above, the Borough may,
but shall not be required to, take over the work and prosecute the same to
completion by agreement with another person or otherwise, may elect to
complete the work itself, or to not proceed further with the work and project. The
contractor shall be entitled to pay for work performed prior to termination. Unless
termination is for convenience of the Borough under paragraph c above, the
payment shall be subject to adjustments in paragraph d above.
(g) If, after termination by the Borough pursuant to (b) above, it is determined that the
Contractor had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been
effected for the convenience of the Borough. In such event, adjustment of the
amounts to be paid to Contractor for termination shall be made as provided in
paragraph (f) of this Section.
(h) No other damages, whether for lost profits or otherwise, other than the amounts
allowed and computed as provided for in this Section 16.0 shall be due or payable to
Contractor in the event of termination.
17.0 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The Contractor shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color,
national origin, or because of age, physical handicap, sex, marital status, change in
marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood when the reasonable demands of the position
do not require distinction on the basis of age, physical handicap, sex, marital status,
changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. The Contractor shall take
affirmative action required by law to ensure that applicants are employed and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, or marital status.
18.0 NO ASSIGNMENT OR DELEGATION. The Contractor may not assign, subcontract or
delegate this Agreement, or any part of it, or any right to any of the money to be paid
under it without written consent of the Contracting Officer.
19.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The Contractor shall be an independent contractor
in the performance of the work under this Agreement and shall not be an employee or
agent of the Borough.
20.0 PAYMENT OF TAXES. As a condition of performance of this Agreement, the
Contractor shall pay all federal, state, and local taxes incurred by the Contractor and
shall require their payment by any other persons in the performance of this Agreement.
21.0 COMPLETION OF WORK, TERM OF AGREEMENT. The Contractor shall perform all
work in a timely fashion, and in accordance with the schedules included in this
Agreement and Exhibits.
22.0 CHANGES IN SCOPE OF WORK.
22.1 General. No claim for additional services not specifically provided in this
Agreement will be allowed, nor may the Contractor do any work or furnish any materials
not covered by the Agreement unless the work or material is ordered in writing by the
Contracting Officer. Preparation of Change Orders and design changes, due to errors
and/or omissions by the Contractor, will be done at the sole expense of the Contractor.
22.2 Changes in Scope of Work. The Borough or its representative may, at any time,
by a written Change Order delivered to the Contractor, make changes to the scope of
work with the permission of FEMA following the borough's submission, and agency's
approval of, a Change of Scope request. Such a request will also need to be approved
by the Alaska Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. The
approval of such a request could result in the authorization of additional work outside
the scope of work.
22.3 Compensation to the Contractor. If any Change Order for which compensation is
allowed under this Article causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of, or
time required for, the performance of any part of the work under this Agreement, or if
such change otherwise affects other provisions of this Agreement, an equitable
adjustment will be negotiated. Such an adjustment may be:
22.3.1 in the estimated cost or completion schedule, or both;
22.3.2 in the amount of fee to be paid; and
22.3.3 in such other provisions of the Agreement as may be affected, and the
Agreement shall be modified in writing accordingly.
22.4 Any claim by the Contractor for adjustment under this section must be asserted
within fifteen (15) days from the day of receipt by the Contractor of the notification of
change; provided, however, that the Borough or its representative, deciding that the
facts justify such action, may receive and act upon any such claim asserted at any time
prior to final payment under this Agreement.
23. LIMITATION OF FUNDS.
23.1 At no time will any provision of this Agreement make the Borough or its
representative liable for payment for performance of work under this Agreement in
excess of the amount that has been appropriated by the Borough Assembly and
obligated for expenditure for purposes of this Agreement.
23.2 Change orders issued pursuant to Section 22 of this Agreement shall not be
considered an authorization to the Contractor to exceed the amount allotted in the
absence of a statement in the change order, or other modification increasing the
amount allotted.
23.3 Nothing in this Section shall affect the right of the Borough under Section 16 to
terminate this Agreement.
24.0 FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS. For the purposes of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR must adhere to all federal regulations and contracting provisions
including, but not limited to: the Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352),
Debarment and Suspension rules (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689), and the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671 q.).
25.0 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Per § 200.318 of the Code of Federal Regulations the
Kodiak Island Borough shall maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of
interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and
administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the
selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by a Federal award if he or
she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict of interest would arise
when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or
her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties
indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a
firm considered for a contract. The officers, employees, and agents of the non -Federal
entity may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value
from contractors or parties to subcontracts. However, the Kodiak Island Borough may
set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is
an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct must provide for
disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or
agents of the Kodiak Island Borough.
26.0 FISCAL REQUIREMENTS - CONTRACTUAL. Per FEMA regulations, CONTRACTOR
is subject to the same policies, procedures, conditions, and certifications as the sub -
recipient (the BOROUGH). CONTRACTOR is required to retain all documents and
records pertaining to this project for three (3) years following the BOROUGH'S
submission of the final expenditure report in accordance with 2 CFR sections 200.333.
27.0 PRIOR WORK. For the purposes of this Agreement, work done at the request of the
Borough or its representative before execution of this Agreement shall be deemed to be
work done after its execution and shall be subject to all the conditions contained
herein.
28.0 NOTICES.
28.1 Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or other communication that
either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in
writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail at the address set
forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of its change
of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed to have been duly made and given when
delivered if served personally, or upon the expiration of twenty-four (24) hours after the time
of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.
Kodiak Island Borough
Attn: Borough Manager
710 Mill Bay Road, Room 125
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
River Focus, Inc.
Attn: Jake Gusman, P.E.
4630 Miramonte Street
La Mesa, Ca 91941
28.2 The performance and administration of this program and this Agreement will be
monitored by the Borough and such other agencies as may be required or authorized
pursuant to the terms of any grant to the Borough. Necessary reports, in proper form, will
be required as a prerequisite to any payment to the Contractor.
28.3 All project records shall be maintained by the Contractor for not less than three (3)
years after completion and final acceptance of all work by the Borough and shall be
subject to inspection and copying by the Borough or any funding agency during said
period.
29.0 Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, the covenants,
agreements and obligations herein contained shall extend to bind and inure to the benefit
not only of the parties hereto but their respective personal representatives, heirs,
successors and assigns.
30.0 Miscellaneous.
(a) Terminology. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include
the plural, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders.
(b) Law Applicable. The laws of the State of Alaska shall govern the construction, validity,
performance and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue as to any action, claim, or
proceeding arising out of, or based upon this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any
action for declaratory or injunctive relief, shall be the appropriate Court sitting in the City of
Kodiak, Third Judicial District, Alaska.
(c) Paragraph Headings. The headings of the several sections and subsections
contained
herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit or construe the contents of such
sections and subsections.
(d) Terms Construed as Covenants and Conditions. Every term and each provision of
this Agreement performable by Contractor shall be construed to be both a covenant and
a condition.
(e) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of each term, condition, covenant and
provision of this Agreement.
(f) Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement is adjudicated or held to be
invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
(g) Nonwaiver. No delay or omission of the right to exercise any power by either party
shall impair any such right or power, or be construed as a waiver of any default or as
acquiescence therein. One or more waivers of any covenant, term or condition of this
Agreement by either party shall not be construed by the other party as a waiver of a
subsequent breach of the same covenant, term or condition. The consent or approval by
either parry to any act by the other parry of a nature requiring consent or approval shall not
be deemed to waive or render unnecessary consent to or approval of any subsequent
similar act.
31.0 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any schedules, appendices or exhibits attached
hereto sets forth all the covenants, promises, agreements, conditions and understandings
between the parties hereto, and there are no covenants, promises, agreements,
conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between them other than as herein set
forth. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, no contemporaneous or
subsequent agreement, understanding, alteration, amendment, change or addition to this
Agreement, or any schedule, appendix, exhibit or attachment thereto shall be binding upon
the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement
constitutes
a final, complete, and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Signed:
By: Aimee Williams
RIVER FOCUS, INC.
Signed: By: Jake GusmanP.E.
Title: Borough Manager Title: President
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Borough Clerk
(Borough seal)
Date: September 16, 2024
Exhibit A
Russian Creek 712612024, downstream side of the bridge.
Russian Creek 712612024, mouth at Womens Bay.
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Russian Creek 712612024, upstream side of the bridge.
Sargent Creek 712612024, downstream side of the bridge.
Sargent Creek 712612024, mouth at Warrens Boy.
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RIVER FOCUS
WATER RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Bridge Scour Analysis
Stream Restoration
1. Letter of Interest
August 2, 2024
Kodiak Island Borough
Attn: Chris French, Community Development Director
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
RE: Request for Proposal (RFP) —Kodiak Island Borough Hydrology Study —
Russian Creek and Sargent Creek in Womens Bay, Kodiak, AK
Dear Kodiak Island Borough Committee,
www.riverfocus.com
We are excited to submit our proposal in response to the RFP for the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB)
Hydrology Study of Russian Creek and Sargent Creek in Womens Bay, Kodiak, AK. We are grateful
for the opportunity to provide Hydraulics/Hydrology Services. River Focus will bring a wealth of
local knowledge and hydrologic and hydraulic experience. The experience at River Focus makes
the team qualified and capable of conducting a sea level rise (SLR) and flood mitigation analysis of
Womens Bay.
Contact Information
Jake busman, A
(WA, CA, MT, HI)
River Focus, Inc.
4630 Miramonte St
Lo Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 457-3119
Our corporate office, is , located at 4630 Miramonte St., La Mesa,
CA 91941. Our team is comprised of skilled individuals working
remotely from across the United States, with one hydraulic
engineer in Alaska who has experience working in these
watersheds.
Qualifications and Capabilities
JgusmanLanverfocus.com I River Focus is a consulting firm specializing in water resources
engineering, is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and
holds an Alaska Business License. Our principals, Jake Gusman, P.E., and Darren Bertrand, CFM,
bring over 45 years of combined experience in water resources engineering, with a proven track
record undertaking a wide range of hydrologic and hydraulic studies. We have successfully
performed numerous hydraulic modeling and scour studies for new bridge projects, bridge
replacement projects, and scour critical bridges. Other areas of expertise include 2-D hydraulic
modeling and floodplain mapping, FEMA flood map revisions, fluvial geomorphology,
sediment/debris flow, streambank protection, drainage and stormwater design, stream
restoration, fish passage, and levee and dam failure modeling.
River Focus has a dedicated staff of 17 experienced water resources engineers and scientists, each
committed to delivering high -quality work products that consistently meet project deadlines while
staying within budget. We pride ourselves on providing excellent technical analysis, robust
computer modeling, and clearly written reports, all while maintaining a high level of
responsiveness to client needs. We combine proven hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
and methods, applicable design guidance, cutting -edge hydraulic research, and sound engineering
judgment to provide results that are both innovative and dependable.
Detailed Hydrologic Modeling and Statistical Analyses
A hydraulic analysis is only as good as the hydrologic analysis driving it —even the most detailed 2-
D model will yield inaccurate results given a poor input hydrograph. This can lead to additional
costs to the design if the predicted hydrology is too high, or worse, can lead to failure of the design
if the predicted hydrology is too low. River Focus has significant expertise in the development of
hydrologic models using HEC-HMS. Jake Gusman, P.E., (Project Director) worked for the US Army
Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Engineering Center (HEC) as part of the HEC-HMS development team
and has over 25 years of experience using HMS. The following describes our technical capabilities
in hydrologic, and hydraulic analyses:
Hydrology
Our team excels in conducting detailed hydrologic studies, specializing in:
• Developing hydrologic models using advanced tools such
as the US Army Corps of Engineers' HEC-HMS (Hydrologic
Modeling System)
• Analyzing stream gage data using HEC-SSP (Statistical
Software Package).
• Utilizing radar -rainfall data when rainfall gage data is
insufficient for model calibration, ensuring comprehensive
storm event analysis.
• Collaborating closely with local, state, and federal agencies
to meet regulatory requirements.
Hydraulic Modeling
The River Focus team brings a wealth of knowledge to the analysis of streams, rivers, and
watersheds, from developing complex 2-D hydraulic models of waterways to comprehensive
hydrologic analyses to scour countermeasures. Whatever the specific project requires, we will be
able to efficiently provide a superior product using the most up-to-date software and research
available. Our capabilities include:
• Utilizing advanced modeling tools such as HEC-RAS (River
Analysis System) to perform 1-D and 2-D hydraulic modeling.
• Conducting flood -risk and mitigation studies, sediment
transport analysis, and stream bank protection design.
• Offering expertise in developing custom macro -enabled
hydraulic engineering spreadsheets, streamlining bridge scour
calculations and countermeasure designs.
• Complying with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
guidelines and standards in all hydraulic modeling projects.
Use of Drones to Assess Project Conditions and Hydraulic Properties
The River Focus team can provide in-house drone services by FAA -certified drone pilots to gain a
fuller perspective of the stream channel, assessing hydraulic conditions as well as the presence of
drift, channel instability, and lateral migration. In difficult -to -reach areas or where there are site
access issues these vital hydraulic characteristics might otherwise be overlooked.
Experience
River Focus brings extensive expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and scour analysis gained from a
diverse portfolio of projects across the Western US and Hawaii. Some recent relevant projects are
highlighted below.
River Focus has performed sea -level rise analysis for similar projects, such as Los Penasquitos
Lagoon (see project bio below). The team is well versed in coastal bridge assessments, which
includes estimating hydraulic roughness and other hydraulic parameters, analyzing expected flow
patterns, and determining overall project site conditions that will affect the hydraulic model
development and refinement.
River Focus has conducted hydrologic analysis, hydraulic modeling, and bridge scour evaluations
for the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), assessing 63 state and county -owned
bridges and their contributing watersheds. River Focus has also performed hydraulic and scour
evaluations for 10 bridge replacements on the National Trails Highway in San Bernardino County.
Throughout our projects, we adhere to industry best practices, following FHWA guidelines and
state regulations. Our proven track record and comprehensive approach make River Focus a
trusted consultant for hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour analyses.
The team has in-house experience working in these watersheds. Jess Straub, Habitat Restoration
Engineer at River Focus, has served as assistant project manager and on -site engineering support
for projects throughout KIB and within Womens Bay watershed, as part of her previous
employment.
Ms. Straub has experience as a designer and/or project manager for
nine stream restoration and fish passage projects near the RFP
location:
• Lake Orbin Inlet Fish Passage Culvert Replacement Project -
2020
• Lake Catherine Inlet Fish Passage Culvert Replacement Project -
2020
• USCG Magazine Area Fish Passage Culvert Replacement Projects
(3 sites) - 2020
• Nemetz at Lake Louise Outlet Bridge Removal and Stream
Restoration Project - 2021
• Battery Creek Trib at Anton Larsen Bay Fish Passage Culvert
Replacement Project - 2021
• Lake Orbin Outlet Fish Passage Culvert Replacement Project -
2022
• Burton Ranch — Kodiak Cattle Co. Fish Passage Culvert
Replacement Project - 2022-2023
On July 26, 2024, Ms. Straub was present at the project site. She
conducted a visual assessment and captured photos to aid in the
preparation of this proposal.
Compliance and Transparency
River Focus shall comply with all KIB, Alaska State, and Federal requirements. All work shall be
performed in compliance with the terms of the DHS and FEMA grant. River Focus has a long history
of abiding to FEMA H&H standards and will apply those standards to this project. Additionally, we
acknowledge the importance of transparency and shall disclose any financial, business, or other
relationships that may influence the outcome of the contract or construction of the project. We
have no current or past clients with a financial interest in this contract.
Thank you for considering us for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to working with the
KIB on this important project. Should you have any questions or require additional information,
please do not hesitate to contact me at (619) 457-3119 orjgusman@riverfocus.com.
Sincerely,
A. Jake Gusman, P.E.
President
River Focus, Inc.
Project Understanding and Approach
Womens Bay: Impacts of Russian Creek and Sargent Creek
Womens Bay is a unique and ecologically important region characterized by complex hydrology,
featuring a network of rivers, streams, and the surrounding ocean. The area is in the Bells Flat
region, where a portion of the Kodiak Island Borough community resides. Current land uses
throughout the area include residential, commercial, and publicly owned and managed land.
Various factors, including precipitation, snowmelt, and the interplay between freshwater sources
with the adjacent ocean, shape the hydrology of the region. Discharge patterns, the physical
structure of the channels, riparian zones, water quality, and the presence of barriers (downstream
bridges at the highway) to connectivity all contribute to the overall ecological and hydrological
state of the area.
Womens Bay is defined by rugged mountain ridges that rise to over 3,000 feet in elevation. The
headwaters of Russian Creek and Sargent Creek are each found in valleys with steep, narrow sides.
Several other steep tributaries along the mountainside join the main channels of Russian Creek
and Sargent Creek. Lower in the valley, the transfer and depositional zone of this system becomes
less steep and broadens out. Valleys are "Ll" shaped with low -relief topography and high
connectivity to the floodplain. Within this valley area, both systems contain several lakes at
various altitudes as well as tidal and nontidal wetlands. At the mouth of Russian Creek and Sargent
Creek, a dynamic and complex river delta is observed. The highway with a bridge on each main
channel of the creek, acts as a physical barrier, impeding flow, floodplain connectivity, natural
alignment adjustments, and sediment migration. On June 9th, 2024, Sargent Creek flooded
surrounding landowners' land with over a foot of swift water.
River Focus recognizes the limited data available in the Womens Bay watershed and the
constraints of working within the project's available funds. To complete the study and meet KIB's
objectives and goals, a discussion on project extents will be made at the project start to determine
whether the project study will focus on the Bells Flats region or the entire watershed of Russian
Creek and Sargent Creek. This discussion will include consideration of the topographic data
required to complete a quality study, as well as evaluating the project's needs versus the budget.
Flood Contamination
Kodiak Island experiences an average annual rainfall of 67 inches. Womens Bay receives some
precipitation from its alpine, steep mountainous region. The combined nature of the river delta
and a high precipitation mountainous region leads to a flashy system, with Womens Bay
experiencing numerous floods a year.
Womens Bay land use is mixed with residential, commercial, and public land with a majority of the
developed land use occurring in the lower regions of Russian Creek and Sargent Creek. There are
commercial businesses of note in the floodplain, active excavation sites, and three scrap lots.
Russian Creek and Sargent Creek are multi -threaded channels with high connectivity to the
floodplain and low terrace. Both creeks can swell rapidly, overflowing their banks and inundating
the surrounding land. Russian Creek and Sargent Creek could inundate commercial areas and pull
contaminants into the systems.
Proposed Bridge Replacement Projects
The H&H report will make preliminary recommendations for proposed alternatives at the crossing
of Russian Creek and Sargent Creek. Further investigation and analyses will have to occur to make
final recommendations for proposed alternatives and that is outside the scope of this project.
The existing crossings of both creeks do not fully span the main channel or provide conveyance of
secondary channels. The creeks are in a multi -threaded river delta where the highway creates a
need for additional floodplain connectivity to increase flood conveyance. The increase in the span
of the main channel bridges and the addition of crossings in the floodplain will increase
connectivity and improve flood capacity.
Available Data
There is currently a lack of information
available for Womens Bay. The available
terrain data from State of Alaska Division of
Geological and Geophysical Surveys is IFSAR
DTM Hillshade has 5-meter resolution. The
Kodiak 2009 DTM Hillshade ends before the
project site. For high confidence in the
project modeling and analysis, data must be
supplemented with new, higher -resolution
topographic data to successfully complete
this study.
No available stream gage data was found for
this system. Two gages are located nearby on
the island, but neither appear to be
applicable to the project. Onsite flow
measurements will be collected to develop
the regional hydrology and calibrate the hydrology used in the hydraulic model.
Publicly available OTMs the greater Womens Bay region.
TASK 1: Project Management and Meetings
River Focus will assign Jess Straub as a project manager. Ms. Straub is familiar
with Kodiak, the Womens Bay watershed, and working within the terms of a
federal grant. Immediately following notice to proceed, River Focus will conduct
a kickoff meeting with KIB and any other project stakeholders.
The kickoff meeting will define the project scope, and we will discuss the project
background, budget, schedule, general expectations, and the upcoming site visit
agenda and goals.
River Focus will prepare and hold all six meetings listed below in a virtual setting.
Engaging and concise presentations will be provided via PowerPoint for each
meeting. After the meeting, presentations will be provided in PDF format for all
participants.
1. One Hour Kickoff
2. Check -in with KIB
3. Presentation of findings with KIB
4. A presentation of findings with members of the public
S. Public presentation at KIB Assembly meeting
6. Additional presentation at KIB discretion
"It has been a pleasure
working with Jess
(Straub) over the last
few years developing
vnultiple fish passage
+railings; she is super
knowledgeable on the
various topics surrounding
stream crossing sites."
-Peborah })art, Coordinator for
the Southeast {Alaska Fish
110— }jabitat Yartnership
Ms. Straub and project staff will make themselves readily available to KIB throughout the project duration;
she will also be available to present findings at KIB's discretion.
TASK 2: Data Collection
Desktop Reconnaissance
Once the notice to proceed is awarded, River Focus will
perform a thorough desktop reconnaissance. The
assessment will include but is not limited to the
following:
• Historical Data
o Aerial Imagery
o Bridge design plans and inspection
reports
o Flood reports
o Local photograph from KIB
o AK DOT Historical records/reports
o Land ownership
• Watershed Characteristics
o Watershed area and potential discharge
o Watershed slope and characteristics
o Climate and Precipitation Data
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o Data on streams or similar -sized streams from the project region
o Anadromous Waters Catalog reports (16 culverts in project study area)
o ID structures/properties immediately adjacent to streams
o ID other culverts/bridges along streams
River Focus will coordinate with KIB to confirm desired data and information for the project. River Focus
and KIB will assess current available data and areas in which data is lacking, such as higher -resolution
topographic data or stream flow measurements.
Site Visit: Topographic and Stream Survey
River Focus will conduct a rapid river corridor inspection during this visit. The team's inspection will capture
eroding banks and floodplains, areas with bank instability, any non -natural sediment sorting, and all
potential flood hazards. River Focus will provide and abide by a site safety plan.
During the site visit, a full -stream survey will be conducted at both Russian Creek and Sargent Creek bridges.
Longitudinal profiles will be collected — 400' upstream and downstream of both bridges and a minimum of
three cross sections will be collected upstream and downstream of both bridges.
Additional cross -sections will be taken upstream on the creeks outside of the impact area for hydraulic
modeling. Once the notice to proceed is awarded, River Focus will discuss the quantity and location of cross
sections desired for the hydraulic modeling.
River Focus will visit the site with a two -member interdisciplinary team of a surveyor and
engineer/hydrologist. This strategy improves logistics and allows the hydrologist to coordinate with the
surveyors to ensure adequate data is collected. The engineer/hydrologist and surveyor will complete
topographic surveys, geomorphic assessments, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnical data collection
while on site. River Focus anticipates spending three days on -site for surveys
Horizontal control will be on an assumed local grid or NAD83 (2011) Alaska State Plane Zone 4. Unless the
existing control is within 200 yards of the project site, the vertical datum will be taken from a GPS STATIC
observation with an OPUS correction converted to MLLW datum. River Focus will set at least two control
points along the roadway at each site. Vertical and horizontal survey control will be a minimum of 0.1-foot
accuracy. River Focus will verify the relative vertical elevation on control points at each site with a total
station or laser level to ensure consistent vertical measurements. River Focus will set additional survey
control points to tie into and capture site topography, longitudinal profiles, channel cross sections, eroding
bank lines and areas of interest.
Once the notice to proceed is awarded, River Focus and KIB can confirm the topographic survey needs and
whether current funds will allow for adequate data density to generate 1-foot contour intervals at crossing
locations. Menzies Engineering Group will be subcontracted for all necessary supplemental land and stream
survey data.
Bell's Flats Resident Interviews
Prior to the site visit, we will send out flyers to private landowners with a project description and contact
information to ensure River Focus receives the input of all willing Bell's Flat residents. During the site visit,
River Focus will be available to hear from landowners in the Bell's Flats region.
TASK 3: Flood Mitigation Analysis
River Focus will perform a detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for Sargent and Russian Creeks under
both existing and projected future conditions. From the site reconnaissance findings from Task 2, our team
will identify critical areas requiring flood mitigation to alleviate the current safety concerns to life and
property within the project area. The analysis will involve developing and evaluating various mitigation
alternatives using the future conditions hydraulic model. Each alternative will be assessed for its
effectiveness in reducing flood depth, lateral extent of flooding, and channel migration potential. The
impacts of each recommended mitigation measure will be clearly documented and communicated with KIB,
incorporating their input throughout the analysis phase. Following completion of a Benefit -Cost Analysis
(BCA), we will present a prioritized list of recommended projects.
Hydrologic Analysis
Using ArcGIS software and the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) from Task 2, River Focus will delineate
watershed areas for specified flow locations along Sargent and Russian Creeks. We will confirm that the
drainage area values fall within the applicable range for applying the regional regression equations from
the USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2016-5024 (2016) for Alaska and Kodiak Island. We will use the
Gibson (2009a) PRISM dataset to obtain mean annual basin precipitation values for estimating peak flow
rates.
We will estimate peak flow rates for various frequencies (2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-, 100-, 200-, and 500-year
events) at the identified flow locations using applicable regional regression equations. During the Task 2
on -site stream survey, the team will collect cross-section and flow measurements to calibrate the regression
flows and improve accuracy. Hydrographs for both existing and future conditions will be created, showing
the estimated peak flow rates across the frequency range.
Sea -Level Rise Analysis
Sea -level rise (SLR) is occurring on Kodiak Island and in Womens Bay, causing a significant impact on coastal
and estuarine environments. Understanding these changes is crucial for effective flood management and
mitigation strategies. River Focus will perform an SLR analysis to assess the potential effects on local
hydraulics and flood inundation, including tidal regimes and storm surge patterns. We will obtain tidal
information and seal level rise projections from existing datasets, such as NOAA tidal gauges and regional
projections. Additionally, we will review tsunami inundation maps for the Kodiak area published by the
Alaska Department of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
Hydraulic Analysis
Using the latest version of the US Army Corps of Engineers hydraulic modeling software HEC-RAS, River
Focus will develop hydraulic models for Sargent and Russian Creeks near Bells Flats area in Kodiak, Alaska.
The intent of the modeling effort is to compute the water surface elevations, velocities, stream power, and
shear stress under existing and future conditions. We will delineate land using aerial imagery and assign
Manning's n values based on observations made during the site reconnaissance and review of aerial
imagery. The DEM developed during Task 2 will be used to create the model terrain, with a 2D mesh
developed using break lines and appropriate cell sizes.
The hydrographs will be input into the models at their respective locations. River Focus will review available
flow and highwater mark data for model validation and calibration, depending on data availability. The
hydraulic analysis will incorporate tidal information and SLR data from Womens Bay to define the
downstream boundary conditions, where applicable. The modeling results will highlight critical areas
susceptible to flooding and channel migration, which will be further refined and discussed with KIB and
stakeholders.
Flood Mitigation Alternatives Analysis
River Focus will develop and evaluate a range of flood mitigation alternatives based on the geomorphic
assessment from Task 2 and the hydraulic modeling results. Potential mitigation measures are listed below:
• Channel modifications, including restoration of form or process
• Modifications within the river corridor
• Modification or replacement of culverts and/or bridges (public and private)
• Removal or relocation of structures, buildings, walls, and channel encroachments
• Floodplain enhancement, restoration, or creation
• Flood bench creation
• Construction or enhancement of levees, dikes, and berms
• Sediment/debris management
• Property buy-outs or relocations
Each alternative will be assessed for its effectiveness in reducing flood depth, lateral flood extent, and
channel migration potential. The results and respective merits of each option will be presented to KIB and
stakeholders for review, discussion, and input. River Focus will then provide short- and long-term
recommendations for proposed physical and operational improvements, prioritized by their merits and
cost -benefits. Each alternative will be evaluated against the following project objectives:
• Flood risk reduction
• Erosion risk reduction
• Habitat improvement
• Water quality improvement
• Regulatory permitting feasibility
• Project constructability
• Implementation cost reduction
• Future maintenance requirements reduction
River Focus understands the potential for bridge replacement funding across Sargent and Russian Creeks.
Our study findings will be used to inform the advancement of the bridge replacement project. However,
the team also understands that the potential bridge replacement will not influence the evaluation of other
mitigation projects or measures as part of this study. We will identify any interrelationships between bridge
replacements and recommended mitigation measures.
Benefit -Cost Analysis (BCA)
River Focus will conduct a BCA for up to ten proposed projects, validating the cost-effectiveness of flood
hazard mitigation alternatives. The analysis will consider tax assessment data for estimating property values
and use digital elevation data to estimate first -floor structure elevations. The BCA will determine the
benefit -cost ratio (BCR), representing a projed's cost-effectiveness. A BCR of 1.0 or greater indicates
sufficient benefits to justify the costs, as per FEMA standards. This analysis will support future funding
opportunities.
River Focus will conduct on -site interviews with borough residents and officials to gather qualitative and
quantitative data, supporting our final deliverables.
TASK4: Reporting and Presentations
Deliverables:
• DraftH&HReport
• Final, 100%H&H Report
• Public Presentation
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report
River Focus will use available desktop
data and field investigations to complete
H&H analyses for Russian Creek and
Sargent Creek in Womens Bay.
The H&H report will include:
Assessment of Existing site conditions
•3 Hydrologic Analyses of Russian Creek and
Sargent Creek
Hydraulic Analyses of existing conditions of
Russian Creek and Sargent Creek
Sea -Level Rise Analysis
❖ Benefit -Cost Analysis
to Flood Mitigation Alternatives Analysis
Preliminary mitigation recommendations
River Focus will deliver a draft and final
H&H report per the schedule outlined later in this report. River Focus will provide KIB within a minimum of
two weeks to review and comment on the draft and final H&H report.
Presentations
Engaging the public in scientific discussions is crucial for fostering understanding and promoting informed
decision -making within a community. The River Focus team is excited to engage Womens Bay residents
throughout all parts of the process and present the findings in a public setting. Our staff has decades of
experience creating presentations and presenting them to the public.
River Focus will put together a concise, informative, and engaging presentation that allows residents with
varied hydrologic and hydraulic knowledge to fully comprehend the project. River Focus will provide KIB
with at least two weeks to review and comment on the presentation.
PowerPoint will be utilized for the presentation. The presentation will abide by the written captions and
color guidance in Section 508 compliance to supply information equally to residents with disabilities.
2. Statement of Experience — Subconsultant
Menzie's Engineering Group, Inc - Survey Data Collection
Menzies Engineering Group, Inc., has served southcentral and southeast Alaska for 16 years with
land surveying, structural and civil engineering, and geotechnical investigations services. The firm
is located in Ketchikan, Alaska, and has a deep, long -running understanding of conducting
watershed surveys and working in island communities in Alaska.
Relevant Work Experience:
Bridge Abutment and Survey for Culvert Replacement — 2023
• Location: Former Whitestone Harbor Logging Camp Site-Hoonah
• Services Provided: Scot provided an as -built and topographic survey used in the
design of bridge abutments for placement of a modular bridge at the site of a culvert
that was undersized for fish passage.
Three -Mile Creek Stream Survey — 2023
• Location: Klawock, Prince of Wales Island
• Services Provided: As -built and topographic survey, including in -stream of Three -
Mile Creek, Klawock-Hollis Highway and Klawock Lakes Road
The survey data was used design of a new bridge to replace two large culverts and for
reestablishing the stream channel under the new bridge. Our survey included the
highway and intersecting road horizontal and vertical alignments for use in the design of
bridge approaches. Scot worked in the field with a USFWS engineer to survey the
stream thalwegs, banks, bars, obstructions, etc. for use in the design of the new stream
channel.
Forest Service Bridges — 2015-2023
• Location: Prince of Wales Island and Hoonah
• Services Provided: Scot provided construction staking in the field for placement of
new culverts and bridges for the contractor.
Scot provided construction staking services for a number of bridge and culvert projects
on the Prince of Wales Island and Hoonah road systems. In some cases, bridge
abutment design for modular bridges was included in some of those projects.
Klawock Highway Fish Passage Box Culvert — 2013
• Location: Klawock, Prince of Wales Island
• Services Provided: Construction staking
Scot staked a new precast concrete culvert crossing in the Klawock-Hollis Highway
"causeway" in Klawock to allow better circulation of water and fish passage.
3. Project Staff
Below are the project staff bios, project organizational chart, and project staff commitment for
our assigned personnel. Resumes are attached in Appendix A.
Vicki Tripolitis
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Project Director
A. Jake Gusman, P.E., D.WRE
As Project Director with 25 years of experience, Mr. Gusman will serve as the
primary point of contact with Tulare County, maintaining open
communication and ensuring client satisfaction. In addition, Jake will provide
comprehensive oversight and leadership for the project, including scheduling,
budgeting, and resource allocation. He will ensure strict adherence to
regulatory requirements and industry standards, offering his final engineering stamp of approval
for all project deliverables.
Jake Gusman, PE
Darren Bertrand, CFM
Jessica Straub
Jon Viducich, PE
Haley Erickson, PE
Project Manager (Habitat Restoration Engineer)
Jessica Straub
Ms. Straub, a project manager and habitat restoration engineer with River
Focus Inc., has studied streams and rivers statewide in Alaska for the last five
years. She specializes in surveying, mapping, and analyzing existing and future
waterway and floodplain conditions. Jess has six years of experience with
AutoCAD and in Civil 3D, four years of experience in project management, and
over two years of experience in hydraulic modeling and analysis.
Project Technical Expert (Senior Hydrologist)
Darren Bertrand, CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager)
As a technical expert and Senior Hydrologist, Mr. Bertrand will be part of the
day-to-day technical analysis and modeling related to the hydrologic and
hydraulic tasks. He will work closely with the entire team including the Project
Director and PM to deliver high quality
Project Technical Expert (Senior Engineer)
Jon Viducich, P.E. (CA)
Mr. Viducich will play a pivotal role in the project as Senior Project Engineer,
providing his expertise to conduct hydrologic analysis, hydraulic modeling,
scour calculations, and scour countermeasure design. He will collaborate
closely with the Project Director and PM to move the project forward, to
achieve project objectives and deliver high -quality results.
Project Technical Expert (QA/QC Lead)
Vicki Tripolitis
Ms. Tripolitis brings 28 years of combined engineering and ecological
expertise to River Focus as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer. With 19 years focused
on water resources engineering, she specializes in hydraulic modeling,
floodplain studies, and bridge scour analyses and countermeasures.
Project Technical Expert (Water Resources Engineer)
Haley Erickson, P.E. (WA, CO)
Ms. Erickson brings over 7 years of progressive and diverse experience in her
roles as an engineering consultant in California, a hydraulic engineer for large
design -build construction projects throughout the US, and as a project
manager at the regional flood control district serving the Denver metro area
in Colorado. Her experience includes GIS analysis, hydrologic & hydraulic
analysis and modeling, fish passage design, field investigations, and project
management.
Relevant Work
Los Penasquitos Lagoon Restoration — San Diego County
River Focus performed extensive hydraulic
and modeling to support the restoration of
the Los Penasquitos Lagoon in San Diego
County, California. The modeling analysis was
focused on the development of floodplain
enhancement and sediment collection areas,
vegetated gabion structures, and freshwater
channels through the lagoon. Using flood
depth, flood inundation extents, and
velocities results, the hydraulic modeling was
used to evaluate the effectiveness of these
design elements with regards to the reduction
in flood elevations, and the movement of freshwater flows through the restoration areas within
the lagoon. River Focus evaluated multiple sea level rise scenarios in the hydraulic modeling
process.
River Focus performed extensive sediment transport modeling of the mitigation design features.
The sediment transport analysis results were used to estimate the average annual sediment
transport to Los Penasquitos Lagoon as well as sediment removal rates of the floodplain
enhancement features. The project also includes a FEMA CLOMR Submittal and support for
environmental permitting.
Contact name: David H, Pohl, Ph.D., P.E., San Diego County
Email address and phone #: dhpohl@burnsmcd.com, (706) 497-3318
Tulare County Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program (BPMP) — Tulare County
River Focus performed a comprehensive analysis of hydrology,
hydraulics, and scour for 24 bridges in Tulare County, addressing
observed streambed degradation, pier scour, and abutment
scour. Using Bulletin 17C flood -frequency analyses, basin transfer
equations, and regional regression equations, we determined
design flows and assessed channel capacity. We developed HEC-
RAS hydraulic models and computed scour depths following
FHWA guidelines. Our analyses included long-term degradation
and streambank stability assessments. Scour countermeasures,
such as riprap and hydraulic drop structures, were designed for select bridges. Our results were
presented clearly and comprehensively, enabling the multi -disciplinary team to confirm the need
for the recommended scour countermeasures.
Contact name: Sarah Holm, Dokken Engineering
Email address and phone #: sarahholm@dokkenengineerins.com, (916) 990-3034
Santa Margarita River — Fish Passage and Bridge Replacement
River Focus performed comprehensive hydrologic
modeling of the Santa Margarita River watershed using
HEC-HMS and completed flood -frequency analyses using
HEC-SSP and USGS streamgage data. HEC-RAS 1-D and 2-D
hydraulic models were developed for existing and
proposed conditions, including a series of proposed bridge
alternatives. The 2%, 1%, and 0.2% annual chance
exceedance storm events were modeled, and flood
inundation boundaries were developed.
Proposed conditions 100-year water surface elevations (WSEs) were compared with pre -project
conditions to analyze impacts on WSEs due to the bridge. Sediment transport through the project
reach and scour at the bridge were also evaluated for each bridge alternative. The scour analysis
included an assessment of long-term bed degradation, contraction scour, bend scour, and pier
scour. Fish passage was evaluated for the Southern Steelhead for both low and high flow
scenarios. The project also included a FEMA CLOMR submittal.
Contact name: Sandra Jacobson, Ph.D., California Trout
Email address and phone #: siacobson@caltrout.org. (858) 414-1518
4. References
Below are the references from respected colleagues who River Focus has collaborated with or is
actively collaborating with.
nn R. Kawaye, P.E. Wilson Okamoto
Corporation
Shannon McCarty, HDR
A E.
Ben Meyers Kenai Watershed
Forum
1-808-946-2277,
glenn@wilsonokamoto.com
1-830-302-6808,
Shannon.McCarty@hdrinc.com
1-907-232-0280,
ben@kenaiwatershed.org
1907 South Beretania
Street, Suite 400
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
3003 Oak Road, Suite 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
44129 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, AK 99669
S. Task Time and Cost Estimate
ask #
Description
1
Project Management and Meetings
(a)
Kickoff meeting
4
$ 734
(b)
Coordination and check in meetings with KIB
8
$ 1,351
(c)
Analysis findings meeting with KIB
8
$ 1,351
(d)
Presentation to Kodiak Public
6
$ 1,131
(a)
Presentation to Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
6
$ 1,131
(f)
Additional meetings or presentation for KIB
8
$ 1,351
Subtotal
40
$ 7,049
Z
Data Collection
(a)
Desktop Reconnaissance
16
$ 2,702
(b)
On Site Survey
30
$ 4,860
(c)
Survey Data Management
30
1 $ 4,860
Subtotal
76
$ 12,422
3
Flood Mitigation Analysis
(a)
Perform Hydrologic Calculations
38
$ 6,417
(b)
I Hydrologic Analysis
38
$ 6,535
(c)
Sea -Level Rise Analysis
30
$ 5,194
(d)
Hydraulic Analysis
88
$ 15,096
(a)
Flood Mitigation Analysis
72
$ 12,394
(1)
Benefit -Cost Analysis
52
$ 9,017
Subtotal
318
$ 54,643
4
Reporting and Presentations
(a)
Draft Report
52
$ 9,017
(b)
Final Report
36
$ 6,314
(c)
I Presentation development
17
$ 3,164
Subtotal
105
$ 18,495
Total Hours
539
Subtotal - Non -labor Costs
$ 92,609
Subtotal - labor Costs
s 5,070
Subtotal -Labor and Non -labor Costs
$ 97,679
Project Total
$ 97,679
If KIB requests additional high -resolution topography to complete the hydrology study, a quote
for LiDAR is provided below.
Task#
Description
Hours
Price
IIDAR Data Collection
(a)
Desktop Reconnaissance
16
$ 2,702
(b)
LIDAR Data Management
8
$ 1,296
Total Hours
24
Subtotal - Non -Labor Costs
$ 3,998
Subtotal - DDAR Data Collection and Product
$ 100,450
Subtotal - Labor Costs
$ 9,200
Subtotal - Labor and Non -Labor Costs
$ 117648
$ 113,648
6. Proposed Schedule
PROPOSED
1- Project Management
Kickoff meeting
09/09/2024
Draft Report Meeting with KIB
03/17/2025
Final Report Meeting with KIB
06/30/2025
Presentation to Kodiak Public
09/2025
Presentation to KIB Assembly
09/2025
2 - Data Collection
Desktop Reconnaissance
09/09/2024
Site Visit
11/04/2024
3 - Flood Mitigation Analysis
Hydrologic Model/Analysis
12/16/2024
Sea -Level Rise Analysis
01/06/2025
Hydraulic Model/Analysis
01/27/2025
Flood Mitigation Alternatives
02/10/2025
Benefit -Cost Analysis
02/24/2025
4 - Reporting & Presentation
Draft H&H Report
03/03/2025
Final Report
06/16/2025
Presentations
TBD by KIB
River Focus understands this project is a
community priority project schedule with
100% final Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis
for Russian Creek and Sargent Creek in
Womens Bay to be completed 13 months from
the project being awarded, September 2025.
Given our experience with this type of project
and familiarity with the region, this timeline is
feasible.
River Focus has ample professional and
physical resources to provide the services
required under this contract. We have the
flexibility to accommodate changes in the
project schedule and scope. All professional
and technical personnel are accustomed to
handling multiple projects. River Focus is
readily available to KIB and its project partners
for the project's duration.
Appendix A
Resumes