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Mr. Donald F. Rodgers Rose V. Rodgers Estate -2- • The amount pre-approved is less than the amount requested based on Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Staff experience with similar costs for the activities described. Justify the costs that exceed the pre-approved amount with a detailed explanation or obtain three bids to support the project costs. • The actual costs and scope of work performed must be consistent with the pre-approval for it to remain valid. • The work products must be acceptable to the County and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. • 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 different scope of work becomes necessary,then you must request pre-approval of costs for the new scope of work. • Although I have referred to the Emcon proposal in my pre-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 in the proposal dated July 23, 1997 by Emcon,for conducting the work approved by the County for implementing the Emcon workplan. I also want to remind you that the Fund's regulations require that you obtain at least three bids,or a bid waiver from Fund staff,from qualified firms for all necessary corrective action work. The legislation governing the Fund requires that the Fund assist you in procuring contractor and consultant services for corrective action. If you need assistance in contracting for corrective action services,don't hesitate to call. Please remember that it is still necessary to submit the actual costs of the work as explained in the Reimbursement Request Instructions to confirm that the costs are consistent with this pre-approval before you will be reimbursed. To make this easier, insure that your consultant prepares his invoices to match the format of the original estimate, and provides reasonable explanations for any changes made in the scope of work or increases in the costs. When the invoices are submitted you must include copies of all: • subcontractor invoices, • technical reports, when available, and • applicable correspondence from the County. Please call if you have any questions;I can be reached at(916)227-4374. Sincerely, ORIGINAL 'iGIIED BY Martin Clark,Water Resources Control Engineer Technical Review Unit Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Enclosure cc: Ms. Margaret Lagorio San Joaquin County EHD P.O. Box 2009 Stockton,CA 95201 Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of California's water resources,and Recycled Paper ensure their proper allocation and efcient use for the benefit ofpresent and future generations.