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� Planning Considerations - Non-Technical � RRWCD Compact Compliance Pipeline Scope of Work August 30, 2007 There will be a number of important non-technical issues that should be considered during the study as alternatives are considered. These aze likely to include: Social and loeal political issues may become significant relative to selection of the wells to be retired and the alignment of the collection and conveyance pipelines. Also, a decision will need to be made within �the RRWCD Water Activity Enterprise about whether any increase in water user fees will be applied District-wide or only in those loearions where pumping clearly impacts surface flows. Land use and ownership issues could become critical if there are conflicts caused by construction or operation of the project facilities. Financing will of course be critical to project success. Federal funds are being sought for the project. State funding wouId be available through the CWCB loan program and possibly the Water Supply Reserve Account (SB 06 -179). Local funding would seem likely from water user fees levied by the District. Evaluation of these issues and their impiications in overall project financing will be part of the initial project evaIuations in the proposed study. However, full development and evaluation of these issues will occur during further phases of implementation. Work Plan The RFP identified the following major activities for which consulting engineering support is required: l. Provide a summary of activities, cost estimates, and time requirements to produce a feasibility study for the Pipeline. 2. Provide an initial engineering feasibility study to investigate the cost, yield, and extent of a potential pipeline project. 3. 1mplement the pipeline project if deemed feasible, approved, and adequate funding is secured. The Work Plan, described below, specifically addresses Item 1 above. The Item 2 Feasibility Study will be produced as the Work Plan is executed and completed. Requirements for Item 3, such as permitting, project design, contractor selection, etc., will be identified in the Feasibility Study, which will include a proposed implementation plan. Coordination — The:principal goal of the feasibility study will be to develop a firm foundation on which to make decisions concerning the development and implementation of the Pipeline. Coordination efforts will include: GEI will work in conjunction with Slattery Aqua Engineering LLC (Slattery), to conduct the feasibility study. GEI wiiI be primazily responsible for the estimated size and length of the pipeline, the operational schedule, and the associated cost esrimates. Slattery will be primarily responsible for assessing the number of irrigation wells to be included in the project and for estimating the net benefits of the project on Compact compliance. �' C,] E( .. . GEI Consultants, lnc.