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04.%10.-97 09:53 T CLEANUP FUND � 91209-16401-,0 N0.441 P0`' W.Russell F. Chapin 2 • It is my opinion that it is unnecessary to obtain three bids for this scope of work;the Fund's three bid requirement is waived for this scope of work. • If a diffcrcnt scope of wort:becomes necessary,then you must request pro-approval of costs for the new scope of work, • Although I have referred to the Advanced Geothermal proposal in my pro-approval above, please be aware that you will be entering into a private contract:the State of California cannot compel you to sign any specific contract, This letter pre-approves the costs as presented by Advanced Geothermal for conducting the work approved by the County for implementing the April 7, 1997,Advanced Geotlnernsal work-plan. I also want to reinind you that the Find's regulations require that you obtain at least three bids,or a hid waiver from Fund staff,from qualified firms for all necessary corrective action work. The legislation governing the Fluid requires that the Fund assist you in procuring contractor and consultant services for correlctive action. If you need any assistance in contracting for corrective action services,don't hesitate to call ire. Please retni.ember that it is still necessary to submit the actual cost of the work as explained in the Re-inibm'sernentltegue't TriRtniaigris to confirm that the costs are consistent with this pre-approval before you will be reimbursed. 7o make this easier,insure that.vour Consultant prepares his invoicee to inatch the for»tat of the original estimare, and provides reasonable explanalions far any changes made in the scope of work or increases in the costs. When the invoices ore .Sltbmitted.wu must include.oopre_s nfall: • subconny1ctor Invoice-V, • technical reports, when mailable, and • applicable correspondence from the Count}'. Lastly,I have included a copy of Mr.Giannopoulos' letter advising you[hat you have the right to appeal to the SWRCB any action or inaction on the pari of an LOP agency. I also wish to inform you that Senate Bill 562 went into effect on January 1, 1997,. One of the provisions of SB 562 states that:airy"owner or operator that has a tank case who believes that the owner's or operator's corrective action plan for the site has been satisfactorily implemented,but where closure has not been granted,may petition the fund manager for a review of the ease." Please tall if you have any questions; I can be reached at the above number. Sincerely, 4Ismael lacobo,WRCV' Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Program Enclosure M Mr.Harlin Knoll San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department by fax(209)464-0139 0 Recycled Paper C+ur missian is lv priuerl-e and Nhawa the quality 0)'CalUbril;a'.s ranter re 701`81,07711 o rare their pmper alloernrom and of elent UmAr the bem,61 of present and fiittur0 generatlortr.