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i Jeff Setness October 27, 1998 Auto Investments 2- • 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 on the new scope of work. • Although I have referred to the Advanced Geotechnical 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 8, 1998 by Advanced Geotechnical for conducting the work approved by the County for implementing the May 1997, Advanced Geotechnical 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 me. 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)227-4463. Sincerely, Nina Ciani, Sanitary Engineering Associate Technical Review Unit Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund Enclosure cc: Ms.Margaret Lagorio San Joaquin County EHD P.O.Box 2009 Stockton, CA 95201 California Environmental Protection Agency C4 Recycled Paper