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Council authorizes town manager to finalize consultant agreement for Old Lahonda Road drainage design
Summary
The council authorized the town manager to execute a design agreement for the Old Lahonda Road drainage improvement project with either NV5 or KPFF (two consultant proposals) after satisfactory reference checks; the vote was 5–0.
The Woodside Town Council on July 22 authorized the town manager to execute a design agreement for the Old Lahonda Road drainage improvement project with one of two consultants, contingent on satisfactory reference checks.
Staff presented two proposals received for design services and asked the council to authorize the town manager to award a contract following vetting. The town’s report identified two proposals: NV5 (not to exceed $167,080) and KPFF (not to exceed $116,710.60). Staff emphasized these were proposals (qualification‑based) rather than construction bids and said selection will consider qualifications, references and interviews rather than price alone.
Why it matters: The Old Lahonda drainage work is part of the town’s stormwater strategy. Council members noted the importance of drainage investment following the 2022 atmospheric‑river flooding and pressed staff to weigh cost alongside demonstrated experience of the proposed project managers.
The motion the council approved (roll call: Abarish — yes; Brown — yes; Gold — yes; Wall — yes; Domkowski — yes) authorized the town manager to execute an agreement with either NV5 (not to exceed $167,080) or KPFF (not to exceed $116,710.60) "upon satisfactory completion of reference checks." Staff said the construction contract (if required) would later come back to council after design and bid phases.
Discussion vs. decision: Council’s authorization was a decision to permit manager execution after vetting. Council asked for interviews and reference checks to confirm project manager experience and scope alignment.
Ending: Staff will complete reference checks, interview the prospective teams as needed, and proceed with contract execution consistent with the council’s authorization.
