Indio City Council
September 16, 2026

Proposed Cost Estimate
Job Name: 2027 Alternative Plan Update - Task Order 4
Client: Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella Water Authority, Desert Water Agency, Indio Water Authority Date: 1/28/2025
Job Number: PROPOSAL
Iris Dan Chad Maureen Arden Sebastien Ed Mike Todd Todd 2% Cynthia Other 10% TODD Priestaf Craig Taylor Reilly Wells Poore Potts Wottrich Labor Total Comm. Obuchi Direct Markup Total 2019 Hourly Rates $300 $290 $290 $275 $185 $210 $165 $175 Hours Labor Fee $155 Costs Fee Costs

TODD GROUNDWATER
Task 8 - Groundwater Flow Modeling

8.1. Complete Model Update Revisions 75 140 150 24 60 449 $ 106,210 $ 2,124 $ - $ 108,334

8.2. Perform Limited Local Improvements 20 8 40 16 16 100 $ 21,840 $ 437 $ - $ 22,277

8.3. Develop Historical and Current Water Budgets 40 32 40 112 $ 28,800 $ 576 $ - $ 29,376

8.4. Simulate Future Conditions through WY 2074-2080 16 16 32 $ 8,000 $ 160 $ - $ 8,160

8.6 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Groundwater Modeling Documentation 4 30 4 32 50 20 140 $ 33,860 $ 677 $ - $ 34,537 Task 8 Estimated Cost 4 181 4 212 0 296 40 96 833 $ 198,710 $ 3,974 $ - $ - $ - $ 202,684 Task 9 - Update Sustainability Goals and Management
Criteria

9.1 Update Sustainability Goal and Objectives 8 8 16 $ 4,600 $ 92 $ - $ 4,692

9.2 Evaluate Undesirable Results 4 4 16 24 $ 6,760 $ 135 $ - $ 6,895

9.3 Assess Minimum Thresholds 4 4 48 35 91 $ 21,335 $ 427 $ - $ 21,762

9.4 Identify Measurable Objectives and Interim Milestones 4 4 8 16 $ 4,560 $ 91 $ - $ 4,651

9.5 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Sustainability Goals and Criteria 8 2 2 32 32 76 $ 17,640 $ 353 $ - $ 17,993 Task 9 Estimated Cost 28 14 2 112 0 0 67 0 223 $ 54,895 $ 1,098 $ - $ - $ - $ 55,993 Task 10 - Establish Monitoring Program

10.1 Update Groundwater Monitoring Network 8 4 8 20 $ 4,260 $ 85 $ - $ 4,345

10.2 Establish Surface Water, Drain, and Subsidence Monitoring Program 8 8 8 24 $ 4,920 $ 98 $ - $ 5,018

10.3 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Monitoring Program 2 2 8 16 4 32 $ 6,720 $ 134 $ - $ 6,854 Task 10 Estimated Cost 2 0 2 24 0 0 28 20 76 $ 15,900 $ 318 $ - $ - $ - $ 16,218 Task 11 - Update Emerging Issues
Task 11.1 Assess SNMP status 8 8 $ 2,200 $ 44 $ - $ 2,244 Task 11.2 Drain Flow as a Sustainability Indicator 4 16 4 24 $ 6,340 $ 127 $ - $ 6,467 Task 11.3 Identify Additional Emerging Concerns 4 8 8 20 $ 4,720 $ 94 $ - $ 4,814 Task 11.4 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Emerging Issues 4 2 16 4 4 30 $ 7,540 $ 151 $ - $ 7,691 Task 11 Estimated Cost 12 0 2 48 4 0 12 4 82 $ 20,800 $ 416 $ - $ - $ - $ 21,216 Task 12 - Update Plan Implementation

12.1 Plan Introduction & Executive Summary 4 4 8 $ 2,300 $ 46 $ - $ 2,346

12.2 Plan Implementation Chapter 2 4 6 $ 1,700 $ 34 $ - $ 1,734 Task 12 Estimated Cost 6 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 14 $ 4,000 $ 80 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,080 Task 13 - Develop and Submit Alternative Plan Update

13.1 Preliminary Plan & Administrative Record 0 $ - $ - $ - $ -

13.2 Prepare Administrative Draft Alternative Plan 6 12 4 40 12 4 24 102 $ 24,820 $ 496 $ - $ 25,316 GSA Review of Administrative Draft Alternative Plan 0 $ - $ - $ - $ -

13.3 Prepare Screencheck Draft Alternative Plan 1 4 4 24 8 4 4 49 $ 12,260 $ 245 $ - $ 12,505 GSA Review of Screencheck Draft Alternative Plan 0 $ - $ - $ - $ -

13.4 Prepare Public Draft Alternative Plan 1 2 16 4 23 $ 5,980 $ 120 $ - $ 6,100 Public Review of Draft Alternative Plan 0 $ - $ - $ - $ -

13.5 Prepare Final Alternative Plan Update 4 2 4 24 4 4 4 46 $ 11,740 $ 235 $ - $ 11,975 Adoption Resolution 0 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Submit Final Alternative Plan Update to DWR (Jan. 1, 2027) 8 2 10 $ 2,530 $ 51 $ - $ 2,581 Task 13 Estimated Cost 12 18 14 112 0 24 14 36 230 $ 57,330 $ 1,147 $ - $ - $ - $ 58,477 Total Estimated Cost 174 311 38 1096 6 368 411 266 2670 $ 647,565 $ 12,951 $ 1,046 $ 3,000 $ 300 $ 664,863 Project Contingency (10%)
Total Estimated Cost (+ Contingency)
Proposal for Indio Subbasin Alternative Plan Five-Year
Update In Accordance with SGMA
TODD

Proposed Cost Estimate
Job Name:

Client:

Date:

Job Number:
2019 Hourly Rates

Task 8 - Groundwater Flow Modeling

8.1. Complete Model Update Revisions

8.2. Perform Limited Local Improvements

8.3. Develop Historical and Current Water Budgets

8.4. Simulate Future Conditions through WY 2074-2080

8.6 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Groundwater Modeling Documentation Task 8 Estimated Cost
Task 9 - Update Sustainability Goals and Management
Criteria

9.1 Update Sustainability Goal and Objectives

9.2 Evaluate Undesirable Results

9.3 Assess Minimum Thresholds

9.4 Identify Measurable Objectives and Interim Milestones

9.5 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Sustainability Goals and Criteria Task 9 Estimated Cost
Task 10 - Establish Monitoring Program

10.1 Update Groundwater Monitoring Network

10.2 Establish Surface Water, Drain, and Subsidence Monitoring Progr

10.3 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Monitoring Program
Task 10 Estimated Cost
Task 11 - Update Emerging Issues
Task 11.1 Assess SNMP status
Task 11.2 Drain Flow as a Sustainability Indicator
Task 11.3 Identify Additional Emerging Concerns
Task 11.4 Prepare TM Draft Chapter Emerging Issues
Task 11 Estimated Cost
Task 12 - Update Plan Implementation

12.1 Plan Introduction & Executive Summary

12.2 Plan Implementation Chapter
Task 12 Estimated Cost
Task 13 - Develop and Submit Alternative Plan Update

13.1 Preliminary Plan & Administrative Record

13.2 Prepare Administrative Draft Alternative Plan
GSA Review of Administrative Draft Alternative Plan

13.3 Prepare Screencheck Draft Alternative Plan
GSA Review of Screencheck Draft Alternative Plan

13.4 Prepare Public Draft Alternative Plan
Public Review of Draft Alternative Plan

13.5 Prepare Final Alternative Plan Update
Adoption Resolution
Submit Final Alternative Plan Update to DWR (Jan. 1, 2027) Task 13 Estimated Cost
Total Estimated Cost
Project Contingency (10%)
Total Estimated Cost (+ Contingency)
2027 Alternative Plan Update - Task Order 4
Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella Water Authority, Desert Water Agency, Indio Water Authority 1/28/2025

PROPOSAL
Rosalyn Kat Menso Emily KBrtalik Robin Kara GIS Publications Graphic Proj. Rincon Rincon Other 10% Rincon As Prickett Fikan de Jong McCord EFeldman Murray Bedwell Specialist Specialist Artist Asst. Labor Total Direct Markup Total Needed Total Total $318 $246 $264 $218 $318 $282 $160 $160 $124 $180 $111 Hours Labor Costs Fee Costs $300 Costs Costs

RINCON CONSULTANTS PEER REVIEW
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 108,334
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 22,277
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 29,376
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 8,160
4 2 6 $ 1,764 $ - $ 1,764 $ - $ 36,301
4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 $ 1,764 $ - $ - $ 1,764 0 $ - $ 204,448 4 4 $ 1,272 $ - $ 1,272 $ - $ 5,964
2 2 $ 636 $ - $ 636 $ - $ 7,531
2 2 $ 636 $ - $ 636 $ - $ 22,398
2 2 $ 636 $ - $ 636 $ - $ 5,287
4 2 6 $ 1,764 $ - $ 1,764 $ - $ 19,757
14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 $ 4,944 $ - $ - $ 4,944 0 $ - $ 60,937 0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,345
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,018
2 2 4 $ 1,128 $ - $ 1,128 $ - $ 7,982
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 $ 1,128 $ - $ - $ 1,128 0 $ - $ 17,346 0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,244
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,467
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,814
2 4 6 $ 1,620 $ - $ 1,620 $ - $ 9,311
2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 $ 1,620 $ - $ - $ 1,620 0 $ - $ 22,836 4 4 16 24 $ 4,816 $ - $ 4,816 $ - $ 7,162
4 4 8 16 $ 3,536 $ - $ 3,536 $ - $ 5,270
8 8 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 40 $ 8,352 $ - $ - $ 8,352 0 $ - $ 12,432 8 24 8 16 56 $ 11,712 $ - $ 11,712 $ - $ 11,712
16 24 16 24 4 8 92 $ 20,688 $ - $ 20,688 $ - $ 46,004
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
8 16 6 8 38 $ 8,432 $ - $ 8,432 $ - $ 20,937
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
4 12 6 8 30 $ 6,176 $ - $ 6,176 $ - $ 12,276
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
16 16 6 8 46 $ 10,976 $ - $ 10,976 $ - $ 22,951
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,581
52 92 16 0 0 0 42 12 48 0 0 262 $ 57,984 $ - $ - $ 57,984 0 $ - $ 116,461 542 516 190 218 24 36 334 72 48 28 20 2028 $ 492,932 $ 5,750 $ 575 $ 499,257 60 $ 18,000 $ 1,182,120 $ 118,212
$ 1,300,332
Proposal for Indio Subbasin Alternative Plan Five-Year
Update In Accordance with SGMA
TODD

ATTACHMENT 2
MOU SUPPLEMENTAL NO. 2

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SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

REGARDING GOVERNANCE OF THE INDIO SUB-BASIN

UNDER THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT
This SECOND SUPPLEMENT dated October 29, 2018 is entered into among the City of Coachella, a municipal corporation acting through, and on behalf of, the Coachella Water Authority (CWA), the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), the Desert Water Agency (DWA), and the City of Indio, a municipal corporation acting through, and on behalf of, the Indio Water Authority (IWA) for the purpose of developing a common understanding among the Partners regarding the governance structures applicable to implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code, Part 2.74, Section 10720 et seq.) (SGMA) in the Indio Sub-Basin of the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin. The Partners to this MOU shall be collectively referred to herein as “Partners” and individually as “Partner”.

WHEREAS, each Partner is a party to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated October 5, 2016 regarding governance of the Indio Sub-basin under SGMA; and WHEREAS, each Partner is a party to a Supplement to MOU dated April 3, 2018 for the purpose of retaining a consultant to assist in preparing the Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s (GSA’s) Indio Sub-basin Annual Report for Water Year 2016-2017 in accordance with SGMA; and WHEREAS, the Partners wish to supplement the MOU a second time for the purpose of retaining consultants to assist in the preparation of the GSA’s Indio Sub-basin Annual Reports by Water Year for submission to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by April 1 of each year to satisfy SGMA requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Partners wish to supplement the MOU a second time for the purpose of retaining consultants to assist in updates and revisions identified and required by the DWR of the Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Alternative GSP) for the Indio Sub-basin to satisfy SGMA requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed as follows:

SECTION 1:

RETENTION OF CONSULTANTS AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS

1.1 The Partners acknowledge and agree that DWR has required that the GSAs prepare and submit an annual report by April 1 of each year for the previous Water Year (October 1 through September 30) to DWR in accordance with SGMA. The Partners therefore agree to the following:

1.1.1 The Partners agree to have CVWD develop a scope of work by the end of each Water Year for the preparation of the GSA’s Indio Sub-basin Annual Report for the previous Water Year.

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1.1.1.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review the scope of work and provide comments for inclusion prior to release in a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Bid Package.

1.1.2 The Partners agree to have CVWD release an RFP or Bid Package in accordance with all Procurement Policies of the CVWD to solicit proposals from qualified consultants for the preparation of the GSA’s Indio Sub-basin Annual Report for the previous Water Year.

For the purposes of this Second Supplement to the MOU, qualified consultants consist of firms competitively selected and contracted by CVWD for on-call hydrogeological services.

1.1.2.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review and score the proposals received from each respondent to the RFP or Bid Package for the selection of the consultant.

1.1.3 The Partners agree to have CVWD enter into Agreements with selected consultants in accordance with all Procurement Policies of the CVWD to prepare the GSA’s Indio Sub-basin Annual Report for each Water Year.

1.1.3.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Annual Report and the Draft Final Annual Report.

1.1.3.2 Each Partner shall be provided one electronic and one hard copy of the Final Annual Report.

1.1.3.3 Each Partner shall be provided electronic copies of all data and files used to create report graphics and tables.

1.2 The Partners acknowledge and agree that DWR may periodically notify the GSAs to perform updates, revisions, or modifications to the Alternative GSP in accordance with SGMA. The Partners therefore agree to the following:

1.2.1 The Partners agree to have the CVWD develop a scope of work to perform required updates, revisions, or modifications to the Alternative GSP.

1.2.1.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review the scope of work and provide comments for inclusion prior to release in a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Bid Package.

1.2.2 The Partners agree to have CVWD release an RFP or Bid Package in accordance with all Procurement Policies of the CVWD to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to perform updates, revisions, or modifications to the Alternative GSP. For the purposes of

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this Second Supplement to the MOU, qualified consultants consist of firms competitively selected and contracted by CVWD for on-call hydrogeological services.

1.2.2.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review and score the proposals received from each respondent to the RFP or Bid Package for the selection of the consultant.

1.2.3 The Partners agree to have CVWD enter into Agreements with selected consultants in accordance with all Procurement Policies of the CVWD to perform updates and revisions to the Alternative GSP.

1.2.3.1 Each Partner shall have the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Alternative GSP and Draft Final Alternative GSP.

1.2.3.2 Each Partner shall be provided one electronic and one hard copy of the Final Alternative GSP.

1.2.3.3 Each Partner shall be provided electronic copies of all data and files used to create report graphics and tables.

SECTION 2:

INVOICING AND PAYMENT

2.1 CVWD shall administer the Agreements with the consultants and pay the consultants per the terms of the Agreement.

2.2 CVWD shall invoice each Partner for reimbursement of one-fourth (1/4) of the payment that has been made to the consultants.

2.3 Each Partner shall pay invoices within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.

SECTION 3:

MISCELLANEOUS

3.1 Abbreviations, capitalized words, and phrases used in this Second Supplement shall have the same meaning as in the MOU.

3.2 All terms of the MOU remain unchanged, except, as supplemented herein.

3.3 This Second Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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Coachella Valley Water District
Mark Krause
Desert Water Agency
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William B. Pattison, Jr.

Coachella Water Authority
Mark Scott
Indio Water Authority

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Partners have executed this Second Supplement to the MOU as of the day and year indicated on the first page of this Second Supplement to the MOU.

J. M. Barrett William B. Pattison, Jr.

Coachella Valley Water District Coachella Water Authority Mark Krause Brian Macy
Desert Water Agency Indio Water Authority

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J. M. Barrett
Coachella Valley Water District Coachella Water Authority Mark Krause
Desert Water Agency
Brian Macy
Indio Water Authority I
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DWR'S INDIO SUBBASIN ALTERNATIVE

ASSSESSMENT STAFF REPORT

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER

MANAGEMENT OFFICE
715 P Street, 8th Floor | Sacramento, CA 95814 | P.O. Box 942836 | Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 STATE OF CALIFORNIA | GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR | CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY June 27, 2024
Zoe Rodriguez del Rey
Coachella Valley Water District
75515 Hovely Lane East
Palm Desert, CA, 92236
[email protected]
RE: Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin - Periodic Review of Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Dear Zoe Rodriguez del Rey,
The Department of Water Resources (Department) has evaluated the alternative to a groundwater sustainability plan (Alternative) submitted for the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin and has determined the Alternative is approved. The approval is based on recommendations from the Staff Assessment, included as an exhibit to the attached Statement of Findings, which describes that the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin Alternative satisfies the objectives of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and substantially complies with the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Regulations. The Staff Assessment also proposes recommended corrective actions that will enhance the Alternative and facilitate future evaluation by the Department. The Department strongly encourages the recommended corrective actions be given due consideration and suggests incorporating all resulting changes to the Alternative in future updates.

Recognizing SGMA sets a long-term horizon for groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) to achieve their basin sustainability goals, monitoring progress is fundamental for successful implementation. GSAs are required to evaluate their Alternative at least every five years and whenever the Alternative is amended, and to provide a written assessment to the Department. Accordingly, the Department will evaluate approved Alternatives and issue an assessment at least every five years. The agencies are required to submit their second periodic evaluation of the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin Alternative no later than December 29, 2026.

Please contact Department Sustainable Groundwater Management staff by emailing [email protected] if you have any questions related to the Department’s assessment or implementation of your Alternative.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA | GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR | CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Thank You,
Paul Gosselin
Deputy Director
Sustainable Groundwater Management
Attachment:

1. Statement of Findings Regarding the Periodic Review and Approval of the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: 215DD1CA-1C56-43DD-993A-B5379D42E481

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

STATEMENT OF FINDINGS REGARDING THE

PERIODIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE
COACHELLA VALLEY – INDIO SUBBASIN

ALTERNATIVE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
JUNE 27, 2024
Under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), an alternative to a groundwater sustainability plan (Alternative) must be resubmitted every five years, 1 and
the Department of Water Resources (Department) is required to review the Alternative to assess progress in achieving the sustainability goal within the basin and recommend corrective action to address any deficiencies.2 The Department evaluates updates to Alternatives in accordance with the criteria used to evaluate Groundwater Sustainability Plans, as applicable.3 This Statement of Findings explains the Department’s determination regarding the Alternative submitted on December 29, 2021, by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), Coachella Water Authority (CWA) GSA, Desert Water Agency (DWA) GSA, and Indio Water Authority (IWA) GSA (collectively referred to as the GSAs or the Agencies) for the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin (Basin No. 7-021.01), herein referred to as the Department’s “Periodic Review” of the Alternative.

Department management have discussed the Alternative with staff and have reviewed the written assessment titled Periodic Review of Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Staff Assessment, Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin, attached as Exhibit A, and have incorporated the findings, which recommends approval of the Alternative.

Department management is satisfied that staff have conducted a thorough evaluation and assessment of the Alternative and concurs with staff’s recommendation. The Department therefore APPROVES the Alternative and makes the following findings:

A. The Alternative satisfies the conditions listed in 23 CCR Section 358.4 on the grounds that:

1. The Alternative was submitted within five years of its initial submission date as required by Water Code Section 10733.6(c).

2. The Department has confirmed that the Alternative is within a basin that is in compliance with Part 2.11 (commencing with Water Code Section 10920) as required by Water Code Section 10733.6(d).
1 Water Code § 10733.6(c))
2 Water Code § 10733.8
3 23 CCR § 358.4(b))
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3. The Alternative is complete and includes the applicable information required by SGMA for the type of alternative submitted.

4. The Alternative covers the entire basin. The Department determined that the Alternative, as originally submitted, covered the entire basin, and those boundaries remain unchanged.

B. In addition to the grounds listed above, the Department also finds that the Alternative remains consistent with SGMA and is being implemented in a manner that will likely achieve the sustainability goal for the basin because:

1. At this time, there do not appear to be exceedances of any minimum thresholds or any failures of the Agencies to meet any interim milestones which are likely to affect the ability of the Agencies to achieve the sustainability goal for the basin within 20 years of implementation of the Alternative (23 CCR Section 355.6(c)(1)).

2. The Agencies are implementing projects and management actions consistent with the Alternative (23 CCR Section 355.6(c)(2)).

3. The Agencies are addressing data gaps and reducing the levels of uncertainty identified in the Alternative (23 CCR Section 355.6(c)(3)).

4. As explained in the attached Staff Assessment, the Alternative continues to satisfy the criteria described in 23 CCR Section 355.6(c)(4), as applicable.

C. Furthermore, the Department also finds that the Alternative sufficiently demonstrates its ability to achieve the objectives of SGMA at this time because:

1. The Agencies have demonstrated that the Alternative is functionally equivalent to the elements of a GSP; and

2. The Agencies have taken steps to improve the Alternative by considering the recommended actions previously provided by staff. To ensure that the Alternative continues to satisfy SGMA’s objectives, staff have provided additional recommended corrective actions for the Agencies to consider before the Alternative’s next Periodic Evaluation.

D. The Department also finds:

1. The Department developed its GSP Regulations consistent with and intending to further the State’s human right to water policy through implementation of SGMA and the GSP Regulations, primarily by achieving sustainable groundwater management in a basin. By ensuring substantial compliance with the GSP Regulations, the Department has considered the state policy regarding the human right to water in its evaluation of the Alternative (Water Code Section 106.3; 23 CCR Section 350.4(g)).

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2. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) does not apply to the Department’s evaluation and assessment of Alternatives, and the Department’s evaluation and assessment of Alternatives is statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA.

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Accordingly, the Alternative submitted by the Agencies for the Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin is hereby APPROVED. The recommended corrective actions identified in the attached Staff Assessment will assist the Department’s future review of the Alternative’s implementation for consistency with SGMA, and the Department, therefore, recommends the Agencies address them in the next Periodic Evaluation, which is set to be submitted on December 29, 2026, as required by Water Code Section 10733.6(c). Department staff will continue to monitor and evaluate the progress toward achieving the basin’s sustainability goal through continued Annual Reporting and future revisions to the Alternative. Failure to address the Department’s recommended corrective actions before future, subsequent Alternative evaluations, may lead to the Alternative being determined incomplete or inadequate.

Signed:
_________________________________
Karla Nemeth, Director
Date: June 27, 2024
Exhibit A: Periodic Review of Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Staff Assessment, Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin
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Sustainable Groundwater Management Program Page 1 of 36 State of California
Department of Water Resources
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program
Periodic Review of
Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Staff Assessment
Groundwater Basin Name: Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin (No. 7- 021.01)
Number of GSAs or Local Agencies: Four (4)
Basin Plan Manager: Zoe Rodriquez del Rey
Type of Alternative: Existing Water Management Plan
Date Alternative First Submitted: December 29, 2016
Date Alternative First Approved: July 17, 2019
Date Periodic Evaluation Submitted: December 29, 2021
Date Periodic Review Completed: June 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approved
This assessment addresses the Department of Water Resources’ (Department) statutory and regulatory responsibility to periodically review and evaluate approved groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) and approved alternatives to a GSP (Alternative) pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)1 and the GSP Regulations.2 As stated in the GSP Regulations: “The Department shall periodically review an approved Plan to ensure the Plan, as implemented, remains consistent with the Act and in substantial compliance with this Subchapter, and is being implemented in a manner that will likely achieve the sustainability goal for the basin. The Department shall evaluate approved Plans and issue an assessment at least every five years. The Department review shall be based on information provided in the annual reports and the periodic evaluation of the Plan prepared and submitted by the Agency.”3 SGMA allows for basins to be managed under alternative groundwater management structures rather than a GSP.4 An alternative can be based on an existing groundwater management plan or other law authorizing groundwater management, management pursuant to an adjudication action, or an analysis of basin conditions that demonstrates 1 Water Code § 10720 et seq. 2 23 CCR § 350 et seq. 3 23 CCR §§ 355.6(a) and 355.6(b). For the purposes of this Periodic Review, “Plan” refers to a groundwater sustainability plan as defined in SGMA and the GSP Regulations, while “Alternative” refers to an alternative to a groundwater sustainability plan described in Water Code § 10733.6. 4 Water Code §10733.6; 23 CCR §§ 358.2 and 358.4.

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Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin (No. 7-021.01)
California Department of Water Resources
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program Page 2 of 36 the basin has operated within its sustainable yield over a period of at least ten years.

Basins with approved alternatives are not explicitly subject to the Periodic Evaluation requirements like those basins with approved GSPs;5 however, basins with approved alternatives must submit Annual Reports and the alternative must be submitted to the Department at least every five years for review and assessment.6 Like GSPs, alternatives are subject to Periodic Reviews, in which the Department issues an assessment evaluating the progress toward achieving or maintaining the basin’s sustainability goal.

If an alternative is not amended or is not in some other way materially changed, a Periodic Evaluation may be submitted in lieu of resubmission of the entire, identical alternative that was previously approved by the Department. A Periodic Evaluation, as it applies to alternatives, is a written assessment prepared by the local agency or groundwater sustainability agency (GSA) describing whether the implementation of the alternative, including implementation of projects and management actions, is meeting or maintaining the basin’s sustainability goal. As indicated throughout this assessment, the Department’s Periodic Review is based on information provided in Annual Reports and any available alternative or Periodic Evaluation submitted by local agencies or GSAs managing the basin for SGMA compliance.7
 Based on the current evaluation of the Alternative, Department staff recommend that it be approved with the recommended corrective actions described herein.

This Periodic Review includes the following sections:
• Section 1 – Alternative Summary: A description of the basin’s alternative submittal, an overview of the Department’s responsibility to periodically review and evaluate approved alternatives, and a summary of the alternative’s recommended actions.
• Section 2 – Periodic Review Criteria: Describes the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and the Department’s evaluation criteria for approved alternatives.
• Section 3 – Periodic Review of Approved Alternative: Summarizes the Department’s evaluation of the basin’s approved alternative and may recommend corrective actions to facilitate the Department’s ongoing evaluation of the basin’s existing groundwater management program.
• Section 4 – Progress Towards Addressing 2019 Recommended Actions: A discussion of whether the agencies in the basin have made progress towards 5 23 CCR § 356.4.
6 23 CCR § 358.2(b).
7 Water Code § 10733.8.

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• Section 5 – Staff Recommendation: Includes the alternative’s recommended status for approval, and provides new recommended corrective actions, if necessary.
1 ALTERNATIVE SUMMARY
In the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin – Indio Subbasin (Subbasin) a single alternative groundwater sustainability plan (GSP),
8 an alternative based on an existing
water management plan, was prepared and submitted by the following GSAs: Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) GSA, Coachella Water Authority (CWA) GSA, Desert Water Agency (DWA) GSA, and Indio Water Authority (IWA) GSA (collectively referred to as the GSAs or the Agencies). The alternative initially submitted on behalf of the Agencies was based on the 2002 Coachella Valley Water Management Plan (2002 CVWMP) and Coachella Valley Water Management Plan 2010 Update – January 2012 (2010 CVWMP Update), as well as the SGMA Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan Bridge Document for the Indio Subbasin – December 2016 (2016 Bridge Document) and several other planning documents and engineering reports supporting water management in the Subbasin – these collective reports and documents are referred to as the Subbasin’s 2016 Alternative.
9 The 2016 Alternative was first approved by the Department on July 17, 2019, with seven recommended actions.10 The Alternative’s recommended actions, which were intended to improve the Alternative and facilitate the Department’s ongoing evaluation of the Subbasin’s existing groundwater sustainability program, are presented in detail in Section 4 of this assessment and generally relate to the following topics:
• Incorporation of information and management activities in the Garnet Hill area from the Garnet Hill Water Management Plan into the Alternative (Recommended Action 1).
• Description of whether the 2005 groundwater levels can be used as a threshold for land subsidence in the East Valley and the Indio Subbasin (Recommended Action 2).
• Incorporation of maps showing the areas affected by the primary water quality constituents of concern, which include, at a minimum, fluoride, arsenic, hexavalent chromium, and DBCP (Recommended Action 3).
8 Water Code § 10733.6(b)(1); 23 CCR § 358.2.
9 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/print/23. 10 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/assessments/23.

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• Continuation of efforts to study the rate and level of increased salt contents in groundwater due to the importation of Colorado River water (Recommended Action 4a).
• Discussion of modeled groundwater elevations as it pertains to Salton Sea seawater intrusion (Recommended Action 5).
• Clarification whether there is a minimum threshold associated with the amount of flow in the subsurface drain (Recommended Action 6).
• Identification of groundwater dependent ecosystems in the Subbasin (Recommended Action 7).

Since the 2016 Alternative was first adopted, the Subbasin’s Plan Manager has been submitting Annual Reports to the Department and has been documenting progress of the Subbasin’s groundwater sustainability program. At the time this Periodic Review was conducted by Department staff, the most recent Annual Report submitted to the SGMA Portal covered water year 2022.11
The Agencies adopted an update to the 2016 Alternative on December 7, 2021 (CVWD, DWA), December 8, 2021 (CWA), and December 15, 2021 (IWA), and submitted the 2022 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update (2022 Alternative – referred to as the Alternative Plan Update by the Agencies) as a functionally equivalent Periodic Evaluation on December 29, 2021.
12 As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “This Alternative Plan Update was built on the 2010 CVWMP Update and continues implementation of its projects and management actions, with some refinements and deferrals based on Subbasin conditions. In the context of reversing historical overdraft conditions in the Subbasin, this Alternative Plan Update has been developed to provide documentation of groundwater conditions and a comprehensive and detailed update of the water supply analysis, demand forecast, and scenario evaluation (to account for climate change) using the groundwater model. This update also acknowledges and incorporates the Coachella Valley Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (CV-SNMP) effort that has recently been initiated.”13 Additionally, the Agencies state the underlying objectives in the 2022 Alternative were refined from the 2010 CVWMP Update to reflect the water supply uncertainties facing the Indio Subbasin, which include:14 • Meet current and future municipal water demands with a ten percent supply buffer; • Avoid chronic groundwater overdraft;
11 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/annualreport/63. 12 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/periodiceval/preview/9. 13 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 1.1.6, p. 56. 14 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 1.1.4, pp. 53-55; Section 1.2, p. 57.

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• Collaborate with tribes, state, and federal agencies on shared objectives; • Manage future costs;
• Minimize adverse environmental impacts; and
• Reduce vulnerability to climate change and drought impacts.

The 2022 Alternative, as indicated by the Agencies, builds on a history of regional collaboration on water management planning and implementation that includes the Mission Creek Alternative Plan Update (2021), Coachella Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (2018), Regional Urban Water Management Plan (2020), Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (2016), and Coachella Valley Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (2015).15

1.1 Recommendation Summary
Department staff conclude that the 2016 Alternative and its 2022 update includes the components of a functionally equivalent GSP, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Subbasin based on what appears to be the best available science and information, sets well explained, supported, and reasonable sustainable management criteria to prevent undesirable results as defined in the 2022 Alternative, and proposes a set of projects and management actions that will likely achieve the sustainability goal defined for the Subbasin. Department staff will continue to monitor and evaluate the progress toward achieving the Subbasin’s sustainability goal through continued Annual Reporting and future revisions to the Alternative.

The 2022 Alternative states that the goal of the 2022 Alternative is the same as previous versions of the Alternative “To reliably meet current and future water demands in a cost-effective and sustainable manner”, but now establishes a sustainability goal. For reference, the sustainability goal of the Subbasin is:
“To maintain a locally managed, economically viable, sustainable groundwater resource for existing and future beneficial uses in the Indio Subbasin by managing groundwater to avoid the occurrence of undesirable results.”16 Based on the current evaluation of the 2016 Alternative, and after considering information provided by the Subbasin’s GSAs, Department staff recommend that the 2022 Alternative be approved with recommended corrective actions, which are related to consideration of adjacent basins, alignment of monitoring networks, and finalizing the Subbasin’s Salt and Nutrient Management Plan. Additional evaluation details, implementation observations, and recommendations are provided herein.
15 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 1.4, pp. 58-60. 16 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 1.2, p. 57.

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At least every five years after the initial submission of a plan prepared pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.4, the Department is required to review any available GSP, as well as any alternative17 submitted in accordance with Water Code Section 10733.6.18 The Department is required to periodically review an approved alternative to ensure it remains consistent with the objectives of SGMA and continues to substantially comply with the GSP Regulations.19 The Department is also required to ensure that an approved alternative is being implemented in a manner that will likely achieve the basin’s sustainability goal.20
The Department’s Periodic Review is based on information provided in the Annual Reports as well as the alternative’s functionally equivalent Periodic Evaluation, which may be either a Periodic Evaluation prepared in accordance with Section 356.4 of the GSP Regulations or an amended version of its approved alternative.21 In both cases, the entity submitting an alternative is required to explain how the elements of the alternative are functionally equivalent to the elements of a GSP.22
The Department considers the following in determining whether an alternative and its implementation remains consistent with SGMA and the GSP Regulations:
23 • Whether the exceedances of any minimum thresholds or failure to meet any interim milestones are likely to affect the ability of the local agencies and/or GSAs in the basin to achieve the basin’s sustainability goal.
• Whether the local agencies and/or GSAs in the basin are implementing projects and management actions consistent with the alternative, or that the local agencies and/or GSAs have demonstrated that actions described in the alternative have been rendered unnecessary based on changing basin conditions or an improved understanding of basin conditions.
• Whether the local agencies and/or GSAs are addressing data gaps in the basin and reducing the levels of uncertainty identified in the alternative. • Whether the alternative continues to satisfy the evaluation criteria described in Section 355.4 of the GSP Regulations.

Following its Periodic Review of the approved alternative, the Department is required to issue a written assessment of its findings and potentially make a new determination of 17 23 CCR § 358.2.
18 23 CCR § 358.4.
19 23 CCR §§ 355.6 and 358.4.
20 23 CCR § 355.4(b).
21 23 CCR §§ 358.2(d) and (e).
22 23 CCR § 358.2(d).
23 23 CCR § 355.6(c).

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As defined in the GSP Regulations, the Department may request any information it deems necessary to evaluate the progress toward achieving the basin’s sustainability goal and the potential for adverse effects on adjacent basins.27 Additionally, the Department may evaluate the implementation of an alternative at any time to determine whether it is consistent with the objectives of SGMA and in substantial compliance with the GSP Regulations.28
3 PERIODIC REVIEW OF APPROVED ALTERNATIVE
Pursuant to the GSP Regulations, the Department is required to consider basin conditions and associated minimum thresholds, the status of projects and management actions, and efforts taken to address data gaps and uncertainty when determining whether an alternative remains consistent with SGMA and continues to substantially comply with the GSP Regulations.29 The perspective of Department staff of whether the alternative continues to satisfy Section 355.4 of the GSP Regulations in a functionally equivalent manner is provided below in Section 5 of this assessment.

As part of its Periodic Review responsibilities the Department must also assess whether implementation of an alternative will adversely affect the ability of an adjacent basin to implement its alternative or its GSP, and Department staff must ensure that the monitoring network described in the alternative aligns with the data uploaded to the SGMA Portal Monitoring Network Module. Staff perspective regarding adjacent basins and monitoring networks is provided within this section.

3.1 Minimum Thresholds
The GSP Regulations require that the description of minimum thresholds include the information and criteria relied upon to establish and justify the thresholds established for each sustainability indicator.30 The numeric value used to define those thresholds should represent a point in the basin that, if exceeded, may cause undesirable results.31 As part of its Periodic Review responsibility, the Department is required to consider whether the exceedances of any minimum thresholds, or failure to meet any interim milestones, are likely to affect the ability of the local agencies and/or GSAs to achieve the basin’s 24 23 CCR § 355.6(d)(1).
25 23 CCR § 355.6(d)(2).
26 23 CCR § 355.6(d)(3).
27 23 CCR § 355.6(e).
28 23 CCR § 355.6(f).
29 23 CCR § 355.6.
30 23 CCR § 354.28(b)(1).
31 23 CCR § 354.28(a).

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32 Below is information for each of the applicable sustainability indicators discussed in the 2022 Alternative.

3.1.1 Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels
Quantifiable thresholds for the chronic lowering of groundwater levels sustainable management criteria were established in response to the Department’s Recommended Action 2 (see Section 4.2 in this assessment). As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “the Minimum Threshold for undesirable results relative to chronic lowering of groundwater levels is defined at each Key Well by historical groundwater low levels. Undesirable results are indicated when groundwater levels are below the minimum threshold for five consecutive same-season monitoring events, in 25 percent or more of the Key Wells in the Indio Subbasin.”33 The 2022 Alternative displays each Key Well and associated minimum threshold in Table 9-1 and Figure 9-1.34 As further discussed in this assessment, none of the groundwater levels in any of the Key Wells were below their respective minimum thresholds.

To justify the sustainable management criteria set for groundwater levels, the 2022 Alternative states, “This approach is protective of existing production wells and conservative. In fact, it is quite possible that groundwater levels could be locally lower than the historical minimum without resulting in undesirable effects. However, the lack of undesirable results at historical lows is known and relatively certain. A lower level that remains protective is not known unless local wells in the area are fully documented in terms of well construction (e.g., elevation of screen and bottom of well) with assessment of groundwater levels that might cause undesirable results.”35 Based on its review of the 2022 Alternative, Department staff concur that the Agencies’ approach to establishing functionally equivalent sustainable management criteria for chronic lowering of groundwater levels is reasonable because the approach is protective of production wells and does not propose to exceed historical low levels in the Subbasin.

Minimum thresholds were set at historic low groundwater levels between the period of 1990 to 2020 at each Key Well, and minimum thresholds were adjusted to be more protective in Key Wells where historic low groundwater levels were outliers.36 Department staff recognize that the Indio Subbasin was characterized by overdraft and chronic groundwater level declines until the late 2000s where the combination of groundwater replenishment, source substitution, and conservation efforts halted widespread groundwater level declines.37
32 23 CCR § 355.6(c)(1).
33 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.3, p. 384. 34 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Figure 9-1, p. 381. 35 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3, p. 378. 36 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.2, p. 383; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 37 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3, pp. 376-377; Figure 4-3, p. 125; Figure 4- 4, p. 126; Figure 4-5, Figure 4-7, p. 128, 130; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233.

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Additionally, Department staff reviewed the Annual Reports covering water years ending on September 30 in 2021 (2020-2021) and 2022 (2021-2022), which were prepared after the 2022 Alternative was submitted. In the most recent Annual Report covering water year 2022, the minimum threshold information for groundwater levels is summarized in Table 3-2.41 None of the Key Wells were below their respective groundwater level minimum thresholds.
42 Thus, with respect to chronic lowering of groundwater levels, the Subbasin appears to be on track to achieve its sustainability goal.

3.1.2 Reduction of Groundwater Storage
Quantifiable thresholds for the reduction of groundwater storage sustainability indicator were established in response to the Department’s Recommended Action 2 (see Section

4.2 in this assessment). As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “The [minimum threshold] for storage for the Indio Subbasin is fulfilled by the [minimum threshold] for groundwater levels, modified as follows: The Minimum Threshold for undesirable results relative to chronic lowering of groundwater levels and depletion of storage is defined at each Key Well by historical groundwater low levels. Undesirable results are indicated when groundwater levels are below the [minimum threshold] for five consecutive same-season monitoring events, in 25 percent or more of the Key Wells in the Indio Subbasin.”43 The 2022 Alternative displays each Key Well and associated minimum threshold in Table 9-1 and Figure 9-1.44
As previously stated in the chronic lowering of groundwater levels section of this assessment (Section 3.1.1), minimum thresholds were set at historic low groundwater levels between the period of 1990 to 2020 at each Key Well, and minimum thresholds 38 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.4, p. 384. 39 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.4, p. 384. 40 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3, pp. 376-384; Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233.
41 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Table 3-2, p. 44-45; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Table 3-2, pp. 43-45.
42 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Table 3-2, p. 44-45; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Table 3-2, pp. 43-45.
43 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.4.2, p. 386. 44 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Figure 9-1, p. 381.

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Additionally, Department staff reviewed the Annual Reports covering water years ending on September 30 in 2021 (2020-2021) and 2022 (2021-2022), which were prepared after the 2022 Alternative was submitted. In the most recent Annual Report covering water year 2022, the minimum threshold information for groundwater levels is summarized in Table 3-2.48 None of the Key Wells were below their respective minimum thresholds; however, in contrast to the reported groundwater levels, a loss of approximately 76,786 acre-feet in groundwater storage was reported in the water year 2022 Annual Report.49 The Annual Report states that the loss in groundwater storage is attributed to a decrease of over 87,000 acre-feet in exchanged State Water Project water (compared to the previous year) intended for recharge at the Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility (WWR-GRF). The Advance Delivery Agreement facilitates the exchange of State Water Project water for Colorado River Aqueduct water between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and CVWD and DWA; however, as seen in water year 2022, drought conditions and reduced State Water Project deliveries can greatly affect groundwater recharge operations and the groundwater storage calculation in the Subbasin.50 Department staff note that the change in groundwater storage in water year 2022 is an outlier in comparison to water years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 where the change in storage values were +192,900 acre-feet, +151,569 acre-feet, +137,187 acre-feet, -29,803 acre-feet, and +5,954 acre-feet, respectively.51 With respect to the reduction in groundwater storage sustainability indicator, the Subbasin appears to be on track to achieve its sustainability goal; however, Department staff note 45 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.2, p. 383; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 46 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.4.2, p. 386. 47 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.4, pp. 385-386; Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233.
48 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Table 3-2, p. 44-45; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Table 3-2, pp. 43-45.
49 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 7, pp. 71-81; Figure 7-1, p. 72; Figure 7-2, p. 80. 50 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 7.1.1, p. 74. 51 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2017), Figure 7-1, p. 71; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2018), Figure 7- 1, p. 77; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2019), Figure 7-1, p. 63; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2020), Figure 7-1, p. 63; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Figure 7-1, p. 74; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Figure 7-2, p. 80.

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Department staff encourage the Agencies to establish separate sustainable management criteria for groundwater storage in the future if groundwater levels no longer reflect sustainable groundwater storage conditions in the Subbasin.

3.1.3 Seawater Intrusion
The 2022 Alternative does not establish sustainable management criteria for the seawater intrusion sustainability indicator; however, the 2022 Alternative does describe the maintenance of groundwater elevations above modeled elevations that are protective of potential seawater intrusion from the Salton Sea.52 In response to the Department’s Recommended Action 5 (see Section 4.6 in this assessment), the 2022 Alternative includes a discussion of the modeled groundwater elevation that minimizes the risk of seawater intrusion, the correlation between Salton Sea inflow with recent groundwater levels and the groundwater model, how recent groundwater levels near the Salton Sea compare to the modeled elevation, and why the water balance includes inflow from the Salton Sea into the Indio Subbasin.53
The sustainability status for seawater intrusion is discussed in the 2022 Alternative in Section 9.10.3.54 As stated, “inflows from Salton Sea have decreased since about 2005 and outflows to the sea have increased. Net groundwater outflow to the Sea first occurred in 2015. This is consistent with generally increasing groundwater levels after about 2010.

Groundwater elevation contour maps are provided in the Indio Subbasin Annual Reports for water years 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020, roughly the period when groundwater outflows to the Salton Sea have exceeded inflows. For reference, the elevation of the Salton Sea has declined from about -235 to -238 feet msl over this period.

Review of these maps (with a focus on the groundwater elevation contours closest to the Salton Sea) show the -200 foot [groundwater elevation] contour crossing the shoreline in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. In the successive two maps, the -200-foot contour is completely inland (as is the -220-foot contour) indicating that groundwater levels [in the vicinity of the Salton Sea] have risen. At the shoreline, current groundwater levels are mapped as about 18 feet above the current Salton Sea level. This differential would increase with Salton Sea level decline and with groundwater level rise.”55 Based on the information provided, Department staff concur with the following statement included in the 2022 Alternative: “Salton Sea water levels are currently decreasing, and the shoreline is retreating. Accordingly, the risk of seawater intrusion is declining. Review 52 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10, p. 398; Section 9.10.1, pp. 398-399; Section 9.10.2, p. 399; Section 9.10.3, pp. 399-400.
53 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.2, p. 399; Section 9.10.3, pp. 399-400. 54 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, pp. 399-400. 55 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, pp. 399-400.

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3.1.4 Degraded Water Quality
The sustainability status for degraded water quality is discussed in the 2022 Alternative in Section 9.7.59 The Department accepted the Subbasin’s approach of managing and protecting water quality to comply with state and federal laws and regulations, rather than establishing specific water quality thresholds.60 Constituents of Concern (COCs) and associated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) identified in the 2022 Alternative are shown in Table 1 below.61
Table 1 – Constituents of Concern and MCLs
Constituent of Concern Maximum Contaminant Level
Nitrate Primary MCL of 45 mg/L
Arsenic Primary MCL of 10 μg/L
Chromium-6 Primary MCL of 50 μg/L
Uranium Primary MCL of 20 pCi/L
Fluoride Primary MCL of 2 mg/L
Perchlorate Primary MCL of 6 μg/L
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) Primary MCL of 0.2 μg/L
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)1 Recommended level of 500 mg/L, upper level of 1,000 mg/L, and short-term level of 1,500 mg/L
1 - TDS is regulated by Secondary MCLs (or Consumer Acceptance Contaminant Level Ranges) that are set by the SWRCB based on aesthetic concerns such as taste, color, and odor.

The 2022 Alternative includes a discussion of groundwater quality conditions in the Subbasin, provides groundwater quality maps for each identified COC, presents groundwater quality cross sections for TDS, nitrate, arsenic, and chromium-6, and shows time-concentration plots for TDS and nitrate to show the Subbasin is meeting its 56 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 57 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 7.1.2, p. 75. 58 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 7.1.2, p. 75. 59 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.7, pp. 391-393. 60 Alternative Assessment 2019 Staff Report, pp. 26-27, pp. 34-35. 61 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.7.1 pp. 391-392,

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62 A summary of groundwater quality conditions for identified COCs is presented in Table 2 below.63
Table 2 – Reported Groundwater Quality Conditions
COC MCL Median Concentration % of Wells over MCL
Nitrate 45 mg/L 3.6 mg/L 11%
Arsenic 10 μg/L Not provided 16.9%
Chromium-6 50 μg/L 6.2 μg/L 31.5%
Uranium 20 pCi/L 3.34 pCi/L Four shallow wells not used in analysis
Fluoride 2 mg/L 0.6 mg/L 10.1%
Perchlorate 6 μg/L Not provided Localized wells under 2 μg/L DBCP 0.2 μg/L Not provided Three private irrigation wells TDS 500 mg/L1 308 mg/L 32%
* Recommended level of 500 mg/L, upper level of 1,000 mg/L, and short-term level of 1,500 mg/L As discussed in the 2022 Alternative, TDS in the Subbasin originates from natural sources, return flows from agricultural and landscape irrigation, recharge of imported Colorado River water, wastewater discharge (municipal and septic tanks), and subsurface inflows from adjacent Subbasins.
64 Groundwater in the central part of the Subbasin
typically has lower TDS concentrations, often below 250 mg/L. In contrast, the highest TDS concentrations, exceeding 1,500 mg/L, are observed near the Salton Sea. Along the Subbasin's perimeter, TDS concentrations frequently exceed 500 mg/L. The median TDS concentration across all analyzed wells is 308 mg/L. Ten percent of the sampled wells have most recent TDS values above 1,000 mg/L, 32 percent exceed 500 mg/L, and the majority of wells exhibit concentrations below 500 mg/L. Vertical distribution reveals lower concentrations occurring in deep wells in the central part of the Subbasin.

The 2022 Alternative states nitrate concentrations were evaluated in 932 wells between 1990 and 2019, with a median concentration of 3.6 mg/L.65 Eleven percent of these wells (104 wells) had recent nitrate levels above 45 mg/L, predominantly in shallower wells.

The highest nitrate concentrations occur mostly along the western margins of the Indio Subbasin. The 2022 Alternative states that a study conducted near the Water Reclamation Plant 10 (WRP-10) in Palm Desert indicated that the primary source of nitrate in groundwater is soil nitrate derived from mesquite tree debris, with isotopic signatures also revealing contributions from fertilizer, manure, and wastewater. Analysis of the cross-sections provided in the 2022 Alternative indicated that nitrate concentrations were generally higher in shallow groundwater compared to deeper groundwater, with 62 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4, pp. 136-170; Figure 4-11 through Figure 4-18, pp. 138-145; Figure 4-19 through Figure 4-33, pp. 147-161; Figure 4-34 and Figure 4-35, pp. 162- 163.
63 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.6, pp. 164-165;, Section 4.4.7, pp. 165- 167; Section 4.4.8, pp. 167-168; Section 4.4.9, pp. 168-169; Section 4.4.10, p. 169; Section 4.4.11, pp. 169-170; Section 4.4.12, p. 170; Section 4.4.13, p. 170. 64 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.6, pp. 164-165. 65 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.7, pp. 165-167.

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Arsenic was highlighted in the 2010 CVWMP Update as an emerging issue. As reported in the 2022 Alternative, arsenic concentrations were highest in the southern portion of the Subbasin, directly northwest of the Salton Sea.68 Measurements reported by the Agencies show that 55 percent of wells have arsenic levels below detection limits, ranging from 0.06 to 3.95 μg/L, but 16.9 percent of wells (153 wells) exceed the 10 μg/L MCL.

The 2022 Alternative states that elevated arsenic concentrations are primarily a concern for small water systems and private domestic wells, with only 10 out of 234 public supply wells showing arsenic concentrations greater than 10 μg/L in their most recent measurement. Four of the ten wells with arsenic concentrations exceeding 10 μg/L are no longer permitted under the SWRCB’s Division of Drinking Water for municipal use.

CVWD has implemented treatment plants to reduce arsenic levels in wells serving communities along the eastern and northern shores of the Salton Sea.

Chromium-6 was identified as an emerging issue in the 2010 CVWMP Update. The total chromium MCL is 50 μg/L, and California adopted a 10 μg/L MCL for chromium-6 in 2014, which was later rescinded due to economic feasibility concerns.69 The 2022 Alternative states that Chromium-6 concentrations are stable in most wells and have decreased in areas where Colorado River water is used for replenishment. The most recent measurements provided in the 2022 Alternative show a maximum chromium-6 concentration of 22 μg/L, with 31.5 percent of wells (76 wells) having concentrations of at least 10 μg/L. Out of 180 public supply wells, six wells had chromium-6 concentrations over 20 μg/L, 67 wells had chromium-6 concentrations over 10 μg/L, and 107 wells had chromium-6 concentrations under 10 μg/L. The 2022 Alternative states that the GSAs are exploring water treatment options in anticipation of a lower chromium-6 MCL.

Uranium concentrations exceeding the primary MCL of 20 pCi/L were detected in four shallow monitoring wells that are not considered in basin-wide analyses.70 The 2022 Alternative states that the four wells do not represent regional conditions or production well depths. The median uranium concentration in the Subbasin is 3.34 pCi/L.71 Available 66 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.7.2, p. 167; Figure 4-19 through Figure 4- 33, pp. 147-161.
67 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.7, p. 166. 68 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.8, pp. 167-168; Figure 4-13, pp. 140. 69 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.9, pp. 168-169. 70 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.10, p. 169. 71 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.10, p. 169.

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The 2022 Alternative states that elevated fluoride concentrations are observed along the eastern side of the Subbasin and northern boundary of the Salton Sea, likely due to proximity to the San Andreas Fault and geothermal activity.72 Recent measurements indicate a median fluoride concentration of 0.6 mg/L, with 10.1 percent of wells (93 wells) exceeding the 2 mg/L MCL. The 2022 Alternative states that fluoride is primarily a concern for small water systems and private domestic wells, with 13 small water systems reporting fluoride concentrations above 2 mg/L since 2010. Only 3 out of 233 public supply wells had recent fluoride concentrations above 2 mg/L, and the 2022 Alternative states that these wells are known to be inactive.

The 2022 Alternative states that perchlorate contamination, highlighted in the 2010 CVWMP Update, has seen significant reductions due to cleanup efforts.73 Since 2009, perchlorate levels at the Metropolitan Water District's (MWD) Lake Havasu intake have consistently remained below 2 μg/L. The Coachella Valley Water District monitors perchlorate in the Coachella Canal, with results below detection limits from 2017 to 2020.

Perchlorate detections are highly localized and below 2 μg/L in the Indio Subbasin.

Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) has been identified in both public supply and private irrigation wells, though not above the MCL in public supply wells. Three private irrigation wells have recent DBCP concentrations exceeding 0.2 μg/L, with the highest concentration observed at 0.4 μg/L. These occurrences are primarily localized in the central Thermal Subarea.74
Groundwater quality conditions regarding identified COCs are not reported in Annual Reports submitted to the Department due to the Subbasin’s approach of managing and protecting water quality to comply with state and federal laws and regulations, rather than establishing specific water quality thresholds. However, based on the data provided in the 2022 Alternative, the Subbasin appears to be complying with state and federal laws and regulations regarding degraded water quality.

3.1.5 Land Subsidence
As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “the land subsidence experienced historically in Indio Subbasin has been caused by declines in groundwater elevations due to pumping exceeding recharge. Potential undesirable results of land subsidence include disruption of surface drainage, water supply conveyance, and flood control facilities; damage to infrastructure such as pipelines, airport runways, railroads, roads, and highways; damage to structures such as housing, septic systems, distribution lines, and piping; and potential subsidence around a production well, disrupting wellhead facilities.”75 As indicated by the 72 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.11, pp. 169-170. 73 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.12, p. 170. 74 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.13, p. 170 75 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.5.2, pp. 386-387.

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Quantifiable thresholds for land subsidence were established in response to the Department’s Recommended Action 2 (see Section 4.2 in this assessment). As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “the Minimum Threshold for defining undesirable results relative to chronic lowering of groundwater levels and subsidence is defined at each Key Well by historical groundwater low levels. Undesirable results are indicated when groundwater levels are below the [minimum threshold] for five consecutive same-season monitoring events, in [25] percent or more of the Key Wells in the Indio Subbasin.”77 The 2022 Alternative displays each Key Well and associated minimum threshold in Table 9-1 and Figure 9-1.78 The rationale for establishing sustainable management criteria for chronic lowering of groundwater levels is presented in Section 9.3 of the 2022 Alternative.

As previously stated in the chronic lowering of groundwater levels section of this assessment, minimum thresholds were set at historic low groundwater levels between the period of 1990 to 2020 at each Key Well, and minimum thresholds were adjusted to be more protective in Key Wells where historic low groundwater levels were outliers.79 Like the chronic lowering of groundwater levels sustainability indicator, the 2022 Alternative did not establish interim milestones for land subsidence because, “groundwater conditions with respect to groundwater levels and subsidence are sustainable and there is no need to define interim milestones.”80 At the time the 2022 Alternative was submitted to the Department, groundwater conditions at all Key Wells were above their respective minimum thresholds. The 2022 Alternative states that the 2010 CVWMP Update recommended maintaining groundwater levels above those recorded in 2005, but studies conducted in the Subbasin have shown that subsidence rates have slowed since 2010.81 Department Staff note that, from 2015 to 2023, a maximum of approximately 0.5 ft of subsidence and slight uplift has occurred in the Subbasin, according to InSAR total vertical displacement data presented on the Department’s SGMA Portal. Accordingly, Department staff concur with the determination that significant inelastic subsidence is unlikely to occur in the Subbasin if groundwater levels are kept above their minimum thresholds.

Additionally, Department staff reviewed the Annual Reports covering water years ending on September 30 in 2021 (2020-2021) and 2022 (2021-2022), which were prepared after the 2022 Alternative was submitted. In the most recent Annual Report covering water year 2022, the minimum threshold information for groundwater levels is summarized in 76 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.5.2, p. 387. 77 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.5.2, p. 387. 78 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Figure 9-1, p. 381. 79 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.2, p. 383; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 80 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.5.2, p. 387. 81 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.5, pp. 386-387.

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3.1.6 Depletions of Interconnected Surface Water
The 2022 Alternative does not establish sustainable management criteria for the depletions of interconnected surface water sustainability indicator because there are no areas in the Subbasin where surface water and groundwater are interconnected. In its 2019 Staff Report, Department staff noted that, “Although the Bridge Document discussed the subsurface drain in the Depletions of Interconnected Surface Water section of the document, Department staff do not consider the subsurface drain and the conveyance of brackish water as a surface water system.”83 The Bridge Document further states that “there is no direct interconnection between surface water and groundwater” in the West Valley because depth to groundwater mapping shows depth to groundwater exceeding 100 feet where data is available.
84 Because the Agencies have shown that surface water
and groundwater are not connected in the Subbasin, sustainable management criteria for this sustainability indicator are not required.

3.2 Projects and Management Actions
The GSP Regulations require a description of the projects and management actions the local agencies and/or GSAs in the basin have determined will achieve the established sustainability goal, including projects and management actions to respond to changing conditions.85 As part of its Periodic Review responsibility, the Department is required to determine whether the local agencies and/or GSAs in the basin are implementing projects and management actions consistent with the alternative, or that the local agencies and/or GSAs have demonstrated that actions described in the alternative have been rendered unnecessary based on changing basin conditions or an improved understanding of basin conditions.86
Chapters 11 and 12 of the 2022 Alternative present the status of project and management action implementation in the Subbasin.
87 As discussed in Chapter 11, the 2022
Alternative utilizes a five-step adaptive management cycle to select projects and management actions for implementation throughout the planning horizon, which include Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluating, Adjusting, and Implementing. 88 The process is
82 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Table 3-2, p. 44-45; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Table 3-2, pp. 43-45.
83 Alternative Assessment 2019 Staff Report, p. 36.
84 Alternative Assessment 2019 Staff Report, p. 36.
85 23 CCR § 354.44(a).
86 23 CCR § 355.6(c)(2).
87 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 11.3, pp. 421-429; Section 11.4, pp. 429-431; Section 11.5, pp. 431-438; Section 11.6, pp. 438-443; Table 11-3, pp. 445-452; Table 12-4, pp. 472-473. 88 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 11.1, pp. 417-419; Figure 11-1, p. 418.

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As stated in the 2022 Alternative, the GSAs reviewed and refined the multiple projects, programs, and activities in the 2010 CVWMP Update to help the Subbasin maintain sustainability and achieve plan goals. The 2022 Alternative includes a final list of 30 possible projects and management actions representing a wide variety of activities by the Subbasin’s four GSAs. Projects are classified into four categories based on project benefits: 1) Water Conservation (WC), 2) Water Supply Development (WSD), 3) Source Substitution and Replenishment (SSR), and 4) Water Quality Protection (WQP). The categorized projects are shown in Figure 11-2 and a more detailed list of implementation actions, which contains a mix of planned, conceptual, and deferred projects, are shown in Figure 11-3.
89 Planned projects are those that are in the planning or design stages and will be implemented in the near future or as funding becomes available. Conceptual projects are in the planning, design, and funding stages and will be implemented later in the planning horizon. Deferred projects, listed in Section 11.7 of the 2022 Alternative, are those that do not meet the Subbasin’s immediate needs or are currently unfeasible and may be revisited in the future – there are ten projects that have been deferred. 90 The following projects and management actions (PMA) are reported to be operational, or ongoing:
91 • PMA 1: Urban Water Conservation (WC)
• PMA 2: Golf Water Conservation (WC)
• PMA 3: Agricultural Water Conservation (WC)
• PMA 4: Increased Surface Water Diversion (WSD)
• PMA 8: Future Supplemental Water Acquisitions (WSD)
• PMA 19: DWA WRP Recycled Water Delivery (SSR)
• PMA 22: WWR-GRF Operation (SSR)
• PMA 23: Eliminate Wastewater Percolation (WQP)
• PMA 24: Wellhead Treatment (WQP)
• PMA 25: Small Water System Consolidations (WQP)
89 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 11.2, pp. 418-420; Figure 11-2, p. 420; Figure 11-3, pp. 445-452. 90 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 11.7, pp. 443-444. 91 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 11-3, pp. 445-452; Table 12-4, pp. 472-473.

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• PMA 27: Implement CV-SNMP Groundwater Monitoring Program Workplan (WQP)
• PMA 28: Implement CV-SNMP Development Workplan (WQP)
• PMA 29: Colorado River Salinity Forum (WQP)
• PMA 30: Source Water Protection (WQP)
As summarized in the 2022 Alternative, the following projects and management actions (PMA) are in the planning, design, and/or construction phases. 92 • PMA 5: Delta Conveyance Facility* (WSD)
• PMA 6: Lake Perris Seepage* (WSD)
• PMA 7: Sites Reservoir* (WSD)
• PMA 9: EVRA Potable Reuse (WSD)
• PMA 10: Mid-Valley Pipeline Direct Customers (SSR)
• PMA 11: Mid-Canal Storage Project (SSR)
• PMA 12: East Golf Expansion* (SSR)
• PMA 13: Oasis Distribution System* (SSR)
• PMA 14: WRP-10 Recycled Water Delivery* (SSR)
• PMA 15: Tertiary Expansion (SSR)
• PMA 16: Canal Water Pump Station Upgrade (SSR)
• PMA 17: WRP-7 Recycled Water Delivery* (SSR)
• PMA 18: WRP-4 Tertiary Expansion & Delivery (SSR)
• PMA 20: PD-GRF Phase 2 Expansion (SSR)
• PMA 21: TEL-GRF Expansion (SSR)
The 2022 Alternative states that the local surface water and imported water sources in the GSAs’ current water supply portfolio are adequate to meet projected demands, if the 28,415 acre-feet per year supply buffer provision from the 2010 CVWMP Update is not considered.
93 The analysis, based on the data presented in Table 12-1 and Table 12-2, as well as Figure 12-1, indicates that the available water supplies can adequately meet 92 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 11-3, pp. 445-452; Table 12-4, pp. 472-473. 93 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 12.1.2.2, p. 457.

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Department staff also reviewed the Annual Reports covering water years ending on September 30 in 2021 and 2022, which were prepared after the 2022 Alternative was submitted. In the most recent Annual Report, the status updates and planned activities of the projects and management actions are presented in the Current Implementation Status section and the CVWMP Implementation Status Update Table.96 Department staff encourage the GSA to continue to provide a description of progress towards implementing its Alternative in its Annual Reports. As stated in previous sections, in the most recent Annual Report covering water year 2022, none of the Key Wells are below their respective minimum thresholds.
97 Based on the detailed information provided in the 2022 Alternative and the updates provide in the Annual Reports showing no undesirable results are occurring in the Subbasin, Department staff concur with the GSA’s assessment stating that “this Alternative Plan Update demonstrates that the GSAs can meet the established Plan goal ‘to reliably meet current and future water demands in a cost-effective and sustainable manner’. In addition to meeting forecasted demands with the supply buffer, the GSAs will continue to recover from and avoid chronic groundwater overdraft, manage and protect water quality, and reduce vulnerability to climate change and drought, all within an adaptive management framework that allows for ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and tribes, cost control, and minimization of environmental impacts.”98

3.3 Data Gaps
Data gaps can relate to information about the physical setting and characteristics of a basin, a basin’s current conditions, its hydrogeologic conceptual model, or its monitoring network.99 As part of its Periodic Review responsibility, the Department is required to determine whether the local agencies and/or GSAs are addressing the basin’s data gaps and are reducing the levels of uncertainty identified in the approved Alternative.100 Based 94 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 12.1.2, pp. 454-460; Table 12-1, p. 455; Table 12-2, p. 456; Figure 12-1 p. 458; Figure 12-2, p. 459.
95 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 7.5, p. 303; Section 7.5.4, pp. 312-314; Section

7.5.5, pp. 314-317; Section 7.5.6, pp. 317-320; Table 12-2, p. 456; Figure 12-1 p. 458. 96 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Section 8.6, p. 96; Table 8-1, pp. 97-103; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 8.6, p. 94; Table 8-1, pp. 95-110. 97 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Table 3-2, pp. 44-45; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Table 3-2, pp. 43-45.
98 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 12.1.2.2, p. 460. 99 23 CCR §§ 354.12; 354.15(b)(5); 354.38. 100 23 CCR § 355.6(c)(3).

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The Periodic Evaluation Elements Guide provided by the GSAs indicates data gaps are discussed in Section 10.4 (Assessment and Improvement of Monitoring Program) of the 2022 Alternative. As stated, the Bridge Document identified surface water flow data to estimate potential yield from stormwater capture projects; uniform reporting of urban water use to track water conservation efforts; groundwater production data for East Valley agricultural wells; a centralized Data Management System (DMS); and non-uniform coverage of water quality data as data gaps.

Efforts to address data gaps identified in the Bridge Document, as described in the 2022 Alternative, include deferring or integrating the stormwater capture project category into flood control projects due to the cost-effective capture of local runoff at existing facilities (e.g., WWR-GRF, debris basins, West Valley unlined channels); improving reporting by meter class (user type) and obtaining groundwater production data for entities producing more than 25 acre-feet per year; initiating the development the DMS; compiling and documenting groundwater quality data; and developing the CV-SNMP Monitoring Workplan.101 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe the Agencies are taking effective steps towards addressing known data gaps and reducing the level of technical uncertainty in the Subbasin.

3.4 Consideration of Adjacent Basins
SGMA requires the Department to “…evaluate whether a groundwater sustainability plan adversely affects the ability of an adjacent basin to implement their groundwater sustainability plan or impedes achievement of sustainability goals in an adjacent basin.”102 Furthermore, the GSP Regulations state that minimum thresholds defined in each GSP be selected to avoid causing undesirable results in adjacent basins or affecting the ability of adjacent basins to achieve sustainability goals.103 The Indio Subbasin, designated as a medium-priority basin, is located adjacent to six other basins or subbasins. The Mission Creek Subbasin (medium-priority) is located to the east and has an approved alternative, while the San Gorgonio Pass Subbasin (medium-priority) is located to the northwest and has an approved GSP. The other four basins are designed as very-low priority and are not required to be covered by a GSP – they include the Desert Hot Springs Subbasin (located to the east), West Salton Sea Basin (located to the south), Orocopia Valley Basin (located to the southeast), and the Chocolate Valley Basin (located to the southeast).104
101 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 10.4, p. 415. 102 Water Code § 10733(c).
103 23 CCR § 354.28(b)(3).
104 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Figure 1-1, p. 51.

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The Agencies should be aware of the adjacent basins’ sustainability goals and actively coordinate with the respective Plan Managers to ensure the Indio Subbasin’s groundwater sustainability program is not affecting the adjacent basins. Furthermore, the Agencies should be aware of the recommended corrective actions that adjacent basins are actively working to address. Department staff recommend the Agencies provide an explanation in future updates or Periodic Evaluations of its Alternative how inter-basin items, such as: thresholds across basin boundaries; monitoring networks; hydrogeologic conceptual models, including principal aquifer designations; water budgets; and management of interconnected surface water have been coordinated (see Recommended Corrective Action 1).

The 2022 Alternative, at this time, does not anticipate any negative impacts to the adjacent basins resulting from the minimum thresholds defined for the Indio Subbasin, and the Department is not aware of any information, at this time, suggesting or claiming that adjacent basins’ implementation of plans have been, or will be, negatively impacted by implementation of the Subbasin’s 2022 Alternative. While Department staff are not aware of any information that would refute this position, additional information related to coordination with adjacent basins may be warranted. Department staff will continue to review the Agencies’ Periodic Evaluations to assess whether implementation of the Indio Subbasin Alternative is potentially impacting plans in the adjacent basins.

3.5 Alignment of Monitoring Network
The GSP Regulations describe the monitoring network that must be developed for each sustainability indicator including monitoring objectives, monitoring protocols, and data reporting requirements. Collecting monitoring data of sufficient quality and quantity is necessary for the successful implementation of an alternative or a GSP. The GSP 105 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 1.4.1, p. 58. 106 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 7, pp. 261-349. 107 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 7.6.1.1, p. 323.

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Department staff recommend the Agencies ensure the monitoring network details included in its Alternative are consistent with the information contained in the SGMA Portal Monitoring Network Module (see Recommended Corrective Action 2).

3.6 Consideration of Climate Change and Future Conditions Since the 2022 Alternative was adopted and submitted, climate change conditions have advanced faster and more dramatically. It is anticipated that the hotter, drier conditions will result in a loss of ten percent of California’s water supply. As California adapts to a hotter, drier climate, local agencies and GSAs should be preparing for these changing conditions as they work to sustainably manage groundwater within their jurisdictional areas. Specifically, the Department encourages local agencies and GSAs to:
• Explore how their proposed groundwater level thresholds have been established in consideration of groundwater level conditions in the basin based on current and future drought conditions.
• Explore how groundwater level data from the existing monitoring network will be used to make progress towards sustainable management of the basin given increasing aridification and effects of climate change, such as prolonged drought. 108 23 CCR § 354.32.
109 23 CCR § 354.34(b)(2).
110 23 CCR § 354.34(b)(3).
111 23 CCR § 354.34(c)(1)(B).
112 23 CCR §§ 354.34(g-h).
113 23 CCR § 352.4 et seq. 114 23 CCR § 354.38(d).

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• Evaluate updated watershed studies that may modify assumed frequency and magnitude of recharge projects, if applicable.
• Continually coordinate with the appropriate groundwater users, including but not limited to domestic well owners and state small water systems, as well as the appropriate overlying county jurisdictions developing drought plans and establishing local drought task forces, to evaluate how their respective groundwater management strategy aligns with drought planning, response, and mitigation efforts within the basin.
4 PROGRESS TOWARDS ADDRESSING 2019 RECOMMENDED

ACTIONS
The July 17, 2019, Statement of Findings Regarding the Approval of the Indio Subbasin Alternative explains the Department’s decision to review and approve the GSA’s Alternative. As stated in the Statement of Findings, “based on its review of the Staff Report, Department management is satisfied that staff have conducted a thorough evaluation and assessment of the Alternative and concurs with staff’s recommendation and all the recommended actions, and thus hereby approves the Alternative [on the following grounds:]”115 The Statement of Findings further states, “recommended actions identified in the Staff Report will assist the Department’s review of the Alternative’s implementation for consistency with SGMA and are thus recommended to be included in the resubmitted Alternative, due on January 1, 2022, as required by Water Code Section 10733.6(c).”116
As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “This Alternative Plan Update incorporates a comprehensive approach to local groundwater management. While acknowledged as functionally equivalent to a GSP, it also utilizes sustainability indicators and criteria as needed. This Alternative Plan is also responsive to the DWR Staff Report Recommended Actions, which are recognized as supporting DWR in its evaluation of Alternative Plan implementation.”117
The GSA’s efforts to address the Department’s recommended actions are summarized below. New recommended corrective actions and considerations for improvement of the Alternative are provided in Section 5.
115 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/assessments/23. 116 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/alternative/assessments/23. 117 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.2, pp. 374-376.

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4.1 Recommended Action 1
Recommended Action 1. Staff recommend that the Agencies incorporate the information and management activities in the Garnet Hill area from the Garnet Hill [Water Management Plan] into the Alternative for the Indio Subbasin.

In response to Recommended Action 1, the 2022 Alternative includes information and management activities for the Garnet Hill Subarea. The Garnet Hill Subarea has been managed jointly with the Mission Creek Subbasin through the Mission Creek/Garnet Hill Water Management Plan (MC/GH WMP) developed by CVWD, DWA, and Mission Springs Water District (MSWD).118 The 2022 Alternative discusses the MSWD service area's overlap with the northernmost portion of the Indio Subbasin, including the Garnet Hill Subarea, the populations served by CVWD, DWA, and MSWD (including those within and outside their service areas), and the role of MSWD in providing municipal water service to customers in the Garnet Hill Subarea.119 The 2022 Alternative provides an overview of the Garnet Hill Subarea's inclusion in the Indio Subbasin, as detailed in the Plan Area, Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model, and Current and Historical Groundwater Conditions sections.120
Management activities for the Garnet Hill Subarea are integrated into the 2022 Alternative, particularly through numerical modeling and project implementation, as outlined in Chapters 7 and 12.121 The 2022 Alternative states that coordination of data collection, analysis, modeling, and planning between the 2022 Alternative and the 2022 Mission Creek Subbasin Alternative Plan will ensure consistency in the management approach.122 The 2022 Alternative discusses ongoing efforts to analyze the boundaries of the San Gorgonio Pass Subbasin and Mission Creek Subbasin to better estimate subsurface inflows, with a focus on subsurface flow to the Garnet Hill Subarea and coordination with adjacent groundwater subbasins to improve the numerical model.123 The 2022 Alternative discusses the design completion of the Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) by MSWD, which will be located in the Garnet Hill Subarea.124 This facility is expected to divert wastewater flows from existing treatment plants in the Mission Creek Subbasin and will initially have a capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day, with construction commencing in 2021 and operations starting in 2022.
118 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 2.1, p. 67; Figure 2-1, p. 68; Section 2.2.1, p. 71; Section 9.2, p. 376.
119 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 5.3.6.1, p. 197. 120 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 3.1, p. 97; Section 3.2.1, p. 100; Section 3.3, p. 105; Section 3.5.2, p. 114; Figure 3-10, p. 116; Figure 4-1, p. 122; Figure 4-2, p. 124; Figure 4-3, p. 125; Figure 4-6, p. 129; Figure 4-7, p. 130.
121 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 7.1.2, pp. 262-263; Section 7.2.3.2, p. 267; Section 7.2.4, p. 270; Section 7.2.5.1, p. 276; Section 7.2.5.4, p. 278; Section 7.2.6.1, p. 281; Section 7.3, p. 286; Section 7.3.2, p. 288; Section 7.3.3.2, p. 296; Section 7.6.1.4, p. 323; Section 7.7.1.2, p. 329; Section 7.7.1.3, p. 332; Section 7.7.2.2, p. 341; Section 7.7.2.3, p. 345; Section 12.2.8.3, p. 468. 122 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 2.1, p. 67. 123 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 12.2.8.3, p. 468. 124 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 6.6.1, p. 248.

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4.1.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 1 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 1 has been sufficiently addressed. The 2022 Alternative details the Garnet Hill Subarea's incorporation into the Indio and Mission Creek Subbasins’ management framework.

4.2 Recommended Action 2
Recommended Action 2. Staff recommend that the Agencies describe whether the 2005 groundwater levels can be used as a threshold for land subsidence in the East Valley and the Indio Subbasin generally. Department staff also recommend the Agencies determine whether those groundwater levels could also be used as a threshold for other sustainability indicators, such as declining groundwater levels and groundwater storage.

If it is determined that the 2005 groundwater levels are not appropriate thresholds or a proxy for thresholds, then the Agencies should provide other quantitative thresholds for groundwater levels, groundwater in storage, and subsidence.

In response to Recommended Action 2, the 2022 Alternative establishes new quantifiable thresholds for the chronic lowering of groundwater levels sustainability indicator, as well as the use of groundwater level thresholds as proxies for the reduction in groundwater storage and land subsidence sustainability indicators.
125 The 2022 Alternative states,
“Groundwater elevation trends in [the] Indio Subbasin are documented in Chapter 4, Current and Historical Groundwater Conditions; hydrographs are presented for 68 wells across the Subbasin. The Indio Subbasin is no longer characterized by overdraft with widespread chronic groundwater level declines. However, the hydrographs (e.g., Figure 4-3 through 4-5) show declines that persisted until the late 2000s, and as shown in Figure 4-9, groundwater in storage in the Indio Subbasin was at its minimum in 2009. The groundwater level declines were halted with the combined effects of groundwater replenishment, source substitution for groundwater (e.g., imported surface water and recycled water), and conservation. Since that time, groundwater levels have risen or at least stabilized throughout the Subbasin. As noted in the DWR Staff Report, the 2010 CVWMP Update suggested that groundwater levels be maintained above 2005 levels in order to prevent subsidence. However, as discussed in Section 9.5, a 2020 USGS study has provided documentation that subsidence stopped after about 2010. This occurred with stabilizing and rising groundwater levels that followed the historical low groundwater levels and storage in about 2009. As discussed below, historical low groundwater levels were selected as the conceptual basis for meaningful and protective minimum thresholds.”126
As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “the Minimum Threshold for undesirable results relative to chronic lowering of groundwater levels is defined at each Key Well by historical 125 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.3, p. 384; Section 9.4.2, p. 386; Section

9.5.2, p. 387.
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1.128 Groundwater level minimum thresholds are primarily based on historical low groundwater levels observed between 1990 and 2020 at each Key Well in the Indio Subbasin.
129 Minimum thresholds have been adjusted to be more protective in Key Wells where historic low groundwater levels were outliers. The 2022 Alternative utilizes historical low groundwater levels as minimum thresholds instead of the 2005 levels since data collected around 2010 represents a turning point where the combined impact of management strategies began to stabilize, and subsequently improve, groundwater conditions across the Indio Subbasin.
130 The 2022 Alternative cites improvements in
groundwater levels and a deceleration in subsidence rates achieved post 2009, following extensive groundwater recharge, source substitution, and conservation efforts.131 The 2022 Alternative does not establish interim milestones, citing that groundwater conditions with respect to these indicators are already sustainable.132 Regarding subsidence, Department staff note that, from 2015 to 2023, a maximum of approximately 0.5 feet of subsidence and slight uplift has occurred in the Subbasin according to InSAR total vertical displacement data.133 Accordingly, Department staff concur with the determination that significant inelastic subsidence is unlikely if groundwater levels are kept above their minimum thresholds.

Regarding reduction in groundwater storage, data from Annual Reports for water years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, show that all Key Wells maintained groundwater levels above minimum thresholds; however, Department staff note that, a reported loss of approximately 76,786 acre-feet in groundwater storage during WY 2021-2022 highlights the vulnerability of groundwater storage in the Indio Subbasin to external factors like drought conditions and reduced surface water deliveries/advanced exchange for recharge.134

4.2.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 2 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 2 has been sufficiently addressed. The 2022 Alternative 127 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.3, p. 384. 128 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 9-1, pp. 379-380; Figure 9-1, p. 381. 129 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.2, p. 383; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 130 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3, pp. 376-377; Figure 4-3, p. 125, Figure 4-4, p. 126; Figure 4-5, p. 128; Figure 4-7, p. 130; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 131 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3, pp. 376-377; Figure 4-3, p. 125; Figure 4-4, p. 126; Figure 4-5, p. 128; Figure 4-7, p. 130; Appendix 9-A, pp. 1175-1233. 132 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.3.3.4, p. 384; Section 9.4.2, p. 386; Section

9.5.2, p. 387.
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134 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Figure 7-1, p. 74; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Figure 7-2, p. 80.

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4.3 Recommended Action 3
Recommended Action 3. Staff recommend that the Agencies provide maps showing the areas affected by the primary water quality constituents of concern, which include, at a minimum, fluoride, arsenic, hexavalent chromium, and DBCP. The particular wells that are known to be affected by these constituents should be shown on a map.

As stated in the 2022 Alternative, “constituents of concern (COC) in the Subbasin include total dissolved solids (TDS), nitrate, arsenic, chromium-6, uranium, fluoride, perchlorate, and DBCP. Elevated TDS and nitrate concentrations are linked to current and historic water and wastewater management, agricultural activity, urban land use, septic systems, and natural conditions. In the Indio Subbasin, arsenic, chromium-6, uranium, and fluoride are naturally occurring and geologically derived. DBCP is a soil fumigant historically used in agriculture. Perchlorate can be found in some fertilizers and was first detected in Colorado River water in 1997. Atmospheric deposition of perchlorate can also occur naturally with concentration in groundwater particularly in desert regions.”135 In response to Recommended Action 3, the 2022 Alternative includes groundwater quality maps for each of the identified COCs; groundwater quality cross sections for TDS, nitrate, arsenic, and chromium-6; and time-concentration plots for TDS and nitrate.136

4.3.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 3 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 3 has been sufficiently addressed. Maps have been provided showing areas affected by the water quality COCs, and wells that are affected by the COCs are also shown on the maps.

4.4 Recommended Action 4
Recommended Action 4. Staff recommend that the Agencies incorporate an approved Salt and Nutrient Management Plan into future iterations of the Alternative.

The 2022 Alternative outlines the efforts of CVWD, DWA, IWA, and other agencies in developing and updating the Coachella Valley Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (CV-SNMP) (CV-SNMP Agencies). 137 The CV-SNMP, which was submitted to the Colorado
River Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) in 2015, described the hydrogeology, groundwater quality, objectives, management strategies, and a monitoring 135 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4.1, p. 136. 136 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.4, pp. 136-170; Figure 4-11 through Figure 4-18, pp. 138-145; Figure 4-19 through Figure 4-33, pp. 147-161; Figure 4-34 and Figure 4-35, pp. 162- 163.
137 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.8.2, pp. 394-395.

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The CV-SNMP Agencies developed a Groundwater Monitoring Program Workplan and submitted the draft SNMP Development Workplan in 2021. The Groundwater Monitoring Program Workplan was approved by the RWQCB in February 2021.138 The CV-SNMP Agencies, as indicated in the 2022 Alternative, have been working on integrating comments received from the RWQCB and planned to submit the final SNMP Development Workplan in September 2021, with implementation planned to begin in the first quarter of 2022.

The Annual Report for water year 2021-2022 states that “the GSAs, along with the other CV-SNMP Agencies, began implementing the CV-SNMP Development Workplan which outlined a scope of work for updating the CV-SNMP in accordance with the Recycled Water Policy and was approved by the RWQCB in October 2021. In 2022, a consultant was selected to update the CV-SNMP and implementation of the Development Workplan began. In addition, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) WaterSMART grant funding was received to develop the Mission Creek Subbasin fate and transport model.”139

4.4.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 4 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 4 has been tentatively addressed (see Recommended Corrective Action 3). Department staff find that the CV-SNMP Agencies have been actively working towards incorporating an approved SNMP into future iterations of the Alternative, as encouraged by Recommended Action 4. The GSAs appear to be making progress in incorporating an approved SNMP into future iterations of the Alternative; however, the process is ongoing, and the final assessment of compliance with the recommendation will require further monitoring of the Agencies' progress and the outcomes of the SNMP update and integration efforts.

4.5 Recommended Action 4a
Recommended Action 4a. Staff recommend that the Agencies continue efforts to study the rate and level of increased salt contents in groundwater due to the importation of Colorado River water, identify limits for the Subbasin, and begin to develop and implement plans and management action that will achieve and maintain the Subbasin within those limits.
138 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.8.2, pp. 394-395 139 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Section 8.5.2, pp. 93-94.

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4.5.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 4a Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 4a has been tentatively addressed (see Recommended Corrective Action 3). Department staff find that the Agencies are actively working towards studying the rate and level of increased salt contents in groundwater due to the importation of Colorado River water primarily through the CV-SNMP Update. The Agencies appear to be making progress in understanding salinity in the Subbasin and developing plans to manage and maintain salt levels within identified limits; however, the process is ongoing, and the final assessment of compliance with the recommendation will require further monitoring of the Agencies' progress and the outcomes of the salinity studies.

4.6 Recommended Action 5
Recommended Action 5. Staff recommend that the Agencies provide the modeled groundwater elevation that minimizes the risk of saltwater intrusion and discuss how the recent groundwater levels near the Salton Sea referenced in the Alternative compare to the modeled elevation. The Alternative should discuss why the water balance includes inflow from the Salton Sea to the Indio Subbasin and should correlate that inflow with recent groundwater levels and the groundwater model.

In response to Recommended Action 5, the 2022 Alternative discusses the modeled groundwater elevation that minimizes the risk of saltwater intrusion, the comparison of recent groundwater levels near the Salton Sea to modeled elevations, and the rationale behind including inflow from the Salton Sea to the Indio Subbasin in the water balance. 140 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.8.3, pp. 395-396. 141 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.8.3, pp. 395-396. 142 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.8.3, pp. 395-396.

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The 2022 Alternative, submitted in December 2021, states that “current” groundwater levels at the shoreline are approximately 18 feet above the current Salton Sea level of approximately 238 feet below (-238 feet) mean sea level (msl). 147 The 2022 Alternative
provides groundwater elevation contour maps from the Indio Subbasin Annual Reports for water years 2016-2020.148 Though the 2022 Alternative does not explicitly state the modeled groundwater elevation that minimizes the risk of saltwater intrusion, the discussion and analysis of the groundwater contour maps center around the -200 feet msl contour near the Salton Sea.149 The contour maps demonstrate fluctuating groundwater levels at elevations above the current Salton Sea level, indicating a reduced risk of saltwater intrusion as the Salton Sea shoreline continues to decline. In 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, the -200 feet msl contour crossed the shoreline, indicating a rise in groundwater levels; in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, the -200 feet msl contour migrated inland, with the -220 feet msl contour along the shore of the Salton Sea; in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, the -200 feet msl contour migrated back towards the Salton Sea and crosses the shore.150

4.6.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 5 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 5 has been sufficiently addressed. Department staff find that the 2022 Alternative addresses Recommended Action 5 by providing a discussion of the correlation between recent and modeled groundwater levels near the Salton Sea and 143 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 399; Figure 7-17, p. 295. 144 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 145 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.2, p. 399 146 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 147 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 148 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 149 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.10.3, p. 400. 150 Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2017), Figure 3-2, p. 41; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2018), Figure 3-2, p. 46; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2019), Figure 3-2, p. 41; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2020), Figure 3-2, p. 40; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2021), Figure 3-2, p. 46; Indio Subbasin Annual Report (2022), Figure 3-2, p. 48.

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4.7 Recommended Action 6
Recommended Action 6. Staff recommend that the Agencies clarify whether there is a minimum threshold associated with the amount of flow in the subsurface drain, below which significant and unreasonable undesirable results would occur, and what that quantified minimum threshold is, if applicable, and the implementation horizon for when the goal for the amount of subsurface flow will be achieved, so as to avoid undesirable results.

In Response to Recommended Action 6, the 2022 Alternative outlines the existing agricultural drainage system in the East Valley; documents the revision of planning assumptions from the 2010 CVWMP Update based on current conditions; and describes a planned Drain Flow Study to improve understanding of the relationships among groundwater levels, drain flows, salt export, and protection of the deep aquifer. 151
The 2022 Alternative notes that the 2010 CVWMP Update did not establish a minimum threshold for drain flows, but states that a more direct metric for evaluating sustainability concerning the protection of the deep aquifer and salt export is being considered. 152 The
GSAs have defined a potential undesirable result as the degradation of water quality in the deep Principal Aquifer due to downward migration of water with elevated TDS levels found in shallow groundwater zones.153 The 2022 Alternative states that the GSAs are considering the use of groundwater levels as a proxy since higher groundwater levels in the deep zone have a direct relationship with water quality at depth.154 The 2022 Alternative provides a timeline for the Drain Flow Study from 2022 to 2025. 155
The Drain Flow Study will evaluate the relationship between groundwater levels, current and historical crop water application, and flows and salt export through the drain system; review the amount, location, timing, and water quality of flows at all drain locations and the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel; and may support calibration of the numerical model and provide input to any salt balance studies.156 The 2022 Alternative also notes that additional data will be available after the installation of monitoring wells planned for 2021.157

4.7.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 6 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 6 has been tentatively addressed (see Recommended Corrective 151 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, p. 397. 152 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, p. 397. 153 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, p. 398. 154 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, p. 398. 155 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Table 12-4, p. 472. 156 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, pp. 397-398. 157 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.9, p. 398.

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4.8 Recommended Action 7
Recommended Action 7. Staff recommend that the Agencies provide an identification of groundwater-dependent ecosystems in the Subbasin.

In response to Recommended Action 7, the 2022 Alternative includes the identification and assessment of groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) in the Indio Subbasin.

The Natural Communities Commonly Associated with Groundwater (NCCAG) dataset was used for the initial identification of potential GDEs in the Indio Subbasin, then the NCCAG dataset locations were assessed by a licensed wetlands biologist, as documented in the Technical Memorandum, Indio Subbasin Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Study, provided in Appendix 4-B.158 A desktop assessment of 1,045 individual locations was conducted using publicly available statewide and regional data layers.159 Upon completion of the field verification, the desktop GDE assessment was refined. Of the 1,045 sites, 50 (5%) were determined to be Probable GDEs, 932 sites (89%) were determined to be Probable Non-GDEs, and 63 sites (6%) were classified as Playa Wetland Communities along the Salton Sea exposed seabed.160 Probable GDEs were identified in areas characterized by dense riparian and wetland vegetative communities along mapped drainage systems, with potential for deep-rooted phreatophytes and/or visible, natural surface water flow.161 These ecosystems are primarily located along stream channels in upper canyon locations, such as Chino Canyon, Tahquitz, and Palm Canyon creeks.162 The 2022 Alternative states that upper canyon flows are sustained by runoff, snowmelt, springs, and seeps, and are unlikely to be influenced by GSA management and groundwater pumping of the downstream regional groundwater table due to topographic differences and distance upstream from active groundwater production areas.163
The 2022 Alternative states that Probable Non-GDEs were identified in areas not correctly mapped in the NCCAG dataset, including dry upland areas, cultivated and/or flooded agricultural land, human-made ponds and lakes, channelized drains, and areas with no other indicators of groundwater near the surface.164 These areas typically include dry 158 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.6, pp. 171-182; Figure 4-36, p. 174; Appendix 4-B, pp. 1039-1075.
159 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.6, pp. 171-182; Figure 4-36, p. 174; Appendix 4-B, pp. 1039-1075.
160 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 4.6, pp. 171-182. 161 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2, pp. 388-389. 162 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2.1, p. 389. 163 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2.1, p. 389. 164 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2, pp. 388-389.

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Playa Wetland Communities were identified along the Salton Sea exposed seabed, generally downstream of agricultural drains or the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel.
165 The recession of the Salton Sea is exposing thousands of acres of playa each year, and water from irrigation ditches and other drainages that previously flowed directly into the Salton Sea now spreads out on the exposed playa where new vegetation and wetlands currently exist. These habitats are sustained largely by agricultural drain flows and Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel outflows and are not associated with depletion of groundwater contributing to interconnected surface water.166 The 2022 Alternative does note that “while the drivers for the location and extent of the wetlands include the drainage outflows coupled with the Salton Sea recession, the relationship between areal extent of the playa wetlands, drain flows, Salton Sea recession, and other factors remain uncertain. The Playa Wetland Communities may continue to change over time affected by continuing Salton Sea recession and by future Salton Sea restoration activities. The interconnection between these factors is uncertain, changing as the Salton Sea recedes, and dependent on other state and federal entities’ management of the Salton Sea.”167

4.8.1 Staff Assessment of Agency’s Response to Recommended Action 7 Based on the information provided in the 2022 Alternative, Department staff believe that Recommended Action 7 has been sufficiently addressed. The 2022 Alternative includes the identification and assessment of GDEs in the Indio Subbasin. 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Department previously approved the 2016 Alternative submitted for the Subbasin based on the grounds presented in the July 17, 2019, Statement of Findings Regarding the Approval of the Indio Subbasin Alternative. As part of its ongoing Periodic Review responsibility, the Department is required to assess whether the approved 2016 Alternative continues to satisfy the evaluation criteria described in Section 355.4 of the GSP Regulations and determine whether the 2022 Alternative should be considered approved, incomplete, or inadequate.
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Based on the current evaluation of the 2016 Alternative, and after considering information provided by the Subbasin’s GSAs, Department staff recommend that the 2022 Alternative for the Indio Subbasin be approved with recommended corrective actions. Department staff conclude that the 2016 Alternative and its 2022 update includes the components of a functionally equivalent GSP, demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Subbasin 165 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2, pp. 388-389. 166 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2.2, p. 389. 167 Indio Subbasin Water Management Plan Update, Section 9.6.2.2, p. 389. 168 23 CCR §§ 355.6(c)(4) and 355.6(d).

Approve the City of Indio’s Cost Share for the Coachella Valley Water Di... Page 600 of 2236 Periodic Review of Alternative GSP June 27, 2024
Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin (No. 7-021.01)
California Department of Water Resources
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program Page 35 of 36 based on what appears to be the best available science and information, sets well explained, supported, and reasonable sustainable management criteria to prevent undesirable results, and proposes a set of projects and management actions that will likely achieve the sustainability goal defined for the Subbasin.

5.1 Recommended Corrective Actions
Although Department staff believe that the 2022 Alternative continues to comply with the objectives of SGMA and substantially complies with the GSP Regulations, new corrective actions have been recommended.
169 Although the issues addressed by the
recommended corrective actions do not, at this time, preclude approval of the 2022 Alternative, they are intended to facilitate progress in achieving the Subbasin’s sustainability goal and guide the Department’s ongoing evaluation process. Additionally, the new recommended corrective actions will allow the Department to better evaluate whether implementation of the 2022 Alternative could adversely affect an adjacent basin from reaching its sustainability goal. As with GSPs, a GSA’s failure to address the Department’s recommended corrective actions could potentially lead to an alternative being determined incomplete or inadequate.

Recommended Corrective Action 1
Provide an explanation in future Alternative updates how inter-basin items, such as:
thresholds across basin boundaries; monitoring networks; hydrogeologic conceptual models, including principal aquifer designations; water budgets; and management of interconnected surface water along basin boundaries have been coordinated.

Recommended Corrective Action 2
Ensure the monitoring network details included in the Alternative are consistent with the information contained in the Department’s SGMA Portal Monitoring Network Module.

Recommended Corrective Action 3
Department staff suggest that the GSAs persist with activities related to the tentatively addressed Recommended Actions 4, 4a, and 6, and integrate the outcomes of these activities into future updates to the Alternative.
• Recommended Action 4: Staff recommend that the Agencies incorporate an approved Salt and Nutrient Management Plan into future iterations of the Alternative.
• Recommended Action 4a: Staff recommend that the Agencies continue efforts to study the rate and level of increased salt contents in groundwater due to the importation of Colorado River water, identify limits for the Subbasin, and begin to 169 Water Code § 10733.8.

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Coachella Valley – Indio Subbasin (No. 7-021.01)
California Department of Water Resources
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program Page 36 of 36 develop and implement plans and management action that will achieve and maintain the Subbasin within those limits.
• Recommended Action 6: Staff recommend that the Agencies clarify whether there is a minimum threshold associated with the amount of flow in the subsurface drain, below which significant and unreasonable undesirable results would occur, and what that quantified minimum threshold is, if applicable, and the implementation horizon for when the goal for the amount of subsurface flow will be achieved, so as to avoid undesirable results.

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City Council
September 16, 2026

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
Prepared by: Bryan White, Fire Chief
Subject: Resolution No. 10605 acknowledging receipts of a report from the Indio Fire Chief of Indio Fire Department's compliance with California Health & Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10605, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of Indio Fire Department regarding compliance with the annual inspection of certain identified occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.

SUMMARY:

Senate Bill (SB) 1205 was approved on September 27, 2018, which requires annual reporting to the City Council on fire departments compliance of state mandated inspections of certain occupancies.

In accordance with California Health and Safety Codes 13146.2, 13146.3, and 13146.4 all identified occupancies have been inspected.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146 mandate City and County Fire Departments to enforce building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Included in these standards are requirements for annual inspections of identified hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses, as well as identified private and public schools.

In September 2018, the State of California approved SB 1205 adding Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 which became effective on January 1, 2019, requiring City and County Fire Departments to report annually to its administering authority or City Council, a State Mandate Compliance report.

California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.2 and 13146.3 requires all fire departments, including the Indio Fire Department, that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections in every building identified as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house, and certain identified residential care facilities for compliance with the building standards, known as “E” occupancies and “R” occupancies. The Indio Fire Department identified and inspected 38 “E” occupancies and 137 “R” occupancies during the reporting period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

AGENDA ITEM #10.10
Resolution No. 10605, acknowledging receipts of a report from the Indio ... Page 603 of 2236 As required by the Health and Safety, the Indio Fire Department is required to provide its report and in turn, the City Council is required to acknowledge receipt of the Indio Fire Department’s report and its compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 10605 - SB 1205 (Fire)
Attachment 2 - Senate Bill No. 1205
APPROVAL(S):

Bryan White, Fire Chief Approved - 20 Aug 2026
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 25 Aug 2026 Jonathan Nicks, City Manager Approved - 09 Sep 2026

Resolution No. 10605, acknowledging receipts of a report from the Indio ... Page 604 of 2236 RESOLUTION NO. 10605

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDIO,

CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT BY THE INDIO FIRE

CHIEF REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 and 13146.3 OF THE

CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 was added in 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2019.

WHEREAS, fire protection services are provided to the City of Indio by the County of Riverside, through its Cooperative Fire Program Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and as used herein shall be referred to as the “Indio Fire Department” WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 requires all fire departments, including Indio Fire Department, that provide fire protection services, to report annually to its administering authority on its compliance with Health & Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.

WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.2 and 13146.3 requires all fire departments, including Indio Fire Department, that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections in every building used as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house, and certain residential care facilities for compliance with building standards, as provided (“Inspections”).

WHEREAS, the Indio Fire Department has conducted the Inspections for the period covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Indio intends this Resolution to fulfill the requirements of the California Health & Safety Code 13146.4 regarding acknowledgment of Indio Fire Department’s compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY INDIO HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.

Resolution No. 10605, acknowledging receipts of a report from the Indio ... Page 605 of 2236 Section 2. The Indio Fire Department has reported to the City Council that it has completed 100% of the annual inspections of the identified Group E occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities in the City of Indio for the time period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Group E occupancies, for the purposes of this Resolution, are generally those public and private schools, used by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.

Section 3. The Indio Fire Department has reported to the City Council that it has completed 100% of the annual inspections of the identified Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities in the City of Indio for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Residential Group R occupancies, for the purposes of this Resolution, are generally those occupancies containing sleeping units, and include hotels, motels, apartments (three units or more), etc. as well as other residential occupancies (including a number of residential care facilities).

These residential care facilities have a number of different sub-classifications, and they may contain residents or clients that have a range of needs, including those related to custodial care, mobility impairments, cognitive disabilities, etc. The residents may also be non-ambulatory or bedridden.

Section 4. The Indio City Council hereby expressly acknowledges the measure of compliance of Indio Fire Department with Health and Safety Code sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 in the City of Indio for the time period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, as described in Sections 2 and 3 of this Resolution.

Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.

Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2026.

ELAINE HOLMES, MAYOR
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK

SABDI SANCHEZ, MMC
DIR. OF CITY CLERK SERVICES

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Senate Bill No. 1205
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An act to add Section 13146.4 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to ?re protection. [ Approved by Governor September 27, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State September 27, 2018. 1
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEI.'S DIGEST
SB 1205, Hill. Fire protection services: inspections: compliance reporting.

Existing law requires the chief of any city or county fire department or district providing fire protection services and his or her authorized representatives to inspect every building used as a public or private school within his or her )l.lrlSdiCll0l'I, for the purpose of enforcing speci?ed building standards, not less than once each year, as provided. Existing law requires every city or county ?re department or district providing ?re protection services that is required to enforce speci?ed building standards to annually inspect certain structures, including hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses, for compliance with building standards, as provided.

This bill would require every city or county fire department. city and county fire department, or district required to perform the above-described inspections to report annually to is administering authority, as de?ned, on the department's or district's compliance with the above-described inspection requirements, as provided. The bill would require the administering authority to acknowledge receipt of the report in a resolution or a similar formal document. To the extent this bill would expand the responsibility of a local agency, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 13146.4 I5 added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
13146.4. (a) Every city or county fire department, city and county ?re department, or district required to perform an annual inspection pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 shall report annually to its administering authority on its compliance with Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3. (b) The report made pursuant to subdivision (a) shall occur when the administering authority discusses is annual budget, or at another time determined by the administering authority.

Resolution No. 10605, acknowledging receipts of a report from the Indio ... Page 607 of 2236 (c) The administering authority shall acknowledge receipt of the report made pursuant to subdivision (a) in a resolution or a similar formal document.
(d) For purposes of this section, "administering authority" means a city council, county board of supervisors, or district board, as the case may be.

SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to iocai agencies -and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

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City Council
September 16, 2026

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
Prepared by: Miguel Peña, Director of Water Utility & Maintenance Subject: Approve sole-source purchase of one 2027 Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance from Frazer Ltd. for $408,111.57.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the sole source purchase of one (1) new 2027 Ford F 450 Type I Ambulance from Frazer Ltd. in the amount of $408,111.57, pursuant to the limited availability / sole source exemption under Indio Municipal Code Section 33.11(4)(b).

SUMMARY:

The City of Indio Fire Department operates seven (7) ambulances as part of its emergency medical services (EMS) fleet. One unit Asset ID 1173, a 2016 Ford F 450 Type I Ambulance with approximately 125,216 miles was recently involved in a collision and subsequently declared a total loss by the City’s insurance carrier. The vehicle is currently stored at the City’s Corporate Yard pending final disposition instructions from the insurer and is no longer available for emergency response operations. To restore the City’s EMS fleet to full operational strength, staff recommends purchasing one (1) new 2027 Ford F 450 Type I Ambulance from Frazer Ltd. This replacement will ensure the Fire Department maintains adequate ambulance resources to meet community emergency-response needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The City’s ambulance fleet is essential to providing timely and reliable emergency medical response throughout the community. The loss of one ambulance has reduced available frontline units and created an immediate operational need for replacement.

Fleet Services evaluated the proposed replacement unit and met with Fire Department leadership to confirm operational specifications, equipment requirements, and compatibility with existing fleet assets. Fleet Services determined that the 2027 Ford F 450 Type I Ambulance offered by Frazer Ltd. meets all functional, operational, and technical requirements.

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
Staff recommends procuring the replacement ambulance under the “limited availability / sole source” exemption provided in Indio Municipal Code Section 33.11(C)(4)(b), which permits sole source acquisition when necessary to maintain consistency and achieve a cost-effective system of goods.

AGENDA ITEM #10.11
Approve sole-source purchase of one 2027 Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance fro... Page 609 of 2236 Key factors supporting sole source procurement include:
 Fleet Standardization: The City currently operates a fleet of Frazer built ambulances.

Standardizing the fleet reduces training time, improves operator familiarity, simplifies maintenance, and ensures consistent parts availability.  Operational Compatibility: Frazer ambulances utilize a proprietary, self-contained onboard power generation system that supports climate controlled patient compartments an essential operational requirement for EMS service delivery in the Coachella Valley.  Cost Effectiveness: Maintaining a uniform fleet reduces long term lifecycle costs, minimizes downtime, and improves overall fleet management efficiency.  Limited Availability: Frazer Ltd. is the sole manufacturer of the specific ambulance module and power generation system currently deployed in the City’s fleet.

Based on these factors, staff has determined that a sole source purchase is appropriate and in the city’s best operational and financial interest.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

Current FY Financial
Impact:
408,111.57 In current year budget: Yes
Current FY General
Fund Impact:
$0 Budget adjustment: No
Next FY Financial
Impact:
$0 Strategic Objective: Public Safety
Source of funds: Vehicle Replacement Fund-Org-Object
Reference:
603-555003
Additional Financial Details:

The total purchase cost is $408,111.57. Funding is available in the Fire Department’s approved budget and/or through insurance reimbursement associated with the totaled unit. No General Fund impact is anticipated.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Quote from Frazer LTD, Houston Texas
Attachment 2 - Recommended Vehicle Replacement List
APPROVAL(S):

Miguel Peña, Director of Water Utility & Maintenance Approved - 03 Sep 2026 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 07 Sep 2026 Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 10 Sep 2026 Jonathan Nicks, City Manager Approved - 10 Sep 2026

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Indie CA 92201
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MODULE 1.00 EA 275,075.00
Type | 12' Module
2 CHASSIS 1.00 EA 86,500.00 86,500.00
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For your convenience, all pricing has been itemized below per quote Q5128-0001for City of Indio Base Module 151,250.00
Chassis Exterior 30,550.00
Module Exterior 34,775.00
Chassis Interior 2,675.00
Module Interior 55 825.00
Total $ 275,075.00
Items included in above totals:

1. Pricing Model Year: 2026 $

2. Type I - Truck Front End with Modular Body 12' Module Chassis Exterior:

3. Heat Shielding for Diesel Chassis
. 2 Chassis Keys Provided
incl
66 2,450.00
4 incl

5. Chassis Options: Super Cab incl

6. Chassis Paint Layout: Keep Factory Paint Color - PQ — Race Red incl 7 incl
8 18,550.00
9 2,650.00
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. Chassis: 2027 Ford F-450, Diesel, 4x2, Super Cab, 84" Cab to Axle, PQ- Race Red $ . Suspension: LiquidSpring $
. Camera System: Voyager 7" Monitor with Back-Up Camera $

10. Voyager Monitor at StandardRear View Mirror Location $ incl

11. White Back—upCamera $ incl

12. Wheel type: Factory Aluminum 3; incl

13. Road Force Elite tire and wheel balancing $ incl

14. Chassis Steps: Luverne Running Boards 55 1,650.00

15. Grille Guard: Grille Guard with Wraparounds $ incl

16. Led Go—Lightwith White Housing with Control Pad at Chassis Headliner $

17. Siren Ampli?er: Whelen Howler $

18. Passenger’s side Grille Light: Whelen M4 Red Light $

19. Driver's side Grille Light: Whelen M4 Red Light 53

20. Passenger’s side Intersect Light: Whelen M4 Red Light $

21. Driver‘s side Intersect Light: Whelen M4 Red Light $

22. Driver Fender Light: Whelen M4 Red/Clear Light 33
$
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23. Passenger Fender Light: Whelen M4 Red/Clear Light
2,075.00
2,075.00
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550.00
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54. Ceramic Thermal Coating on Module Roof — Roof Will be White Module Paint Layout: Non—WhiteOne Tone - PQ — Race Red
Paint spray out card(s) needed — PQ - Race Red
Anti-Corrosion?Neatherproof Package
Body Drop on the Passenger's Side Forward of Rear Wheels GTT Opticom (Infrared)
Opticom Switching: On/Off Switch and Cut-off with park
Shore Power: Single 30 Amp on Front Wall
Pigtail/Plug Option: Pigtail
Install Ignition Kill Switch
Coax 1: Run coax from location 1 to Chassis
Coax 2: Run coax from location 2 to Chassis
Coax 3: Run coax from location 3 to Electrical Compartment Coax 4: Run coax from location 4 to Electrical Compartment Front Scene: Whelen Pioneer Plus Dual Panel LED (Recessed) Front Wall Light Layout: Lower 5 Lights
Front Wall Light #1: Whelen M6 Red Light
Front Wall Light #2: Whelen M6 Red Light
Front Wall Light #3: Whelen M6 Clear Light
Front Wall Light #4: Whelen M6 Red Light
Front Wall Light #5: Whelen M6 Red Light
Front Wall Driver Side Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Front Wall Passenger Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Driver Wall Front Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Driver Wall Rear Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Driver Wheel Well Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Side Scene Lights: Spectra SPA900
02 Compartment Style: Laydown 02 with Adjustable Shelf
02 Rollers for an H Cylinder
O2 Cylinder Changing Wrench
02 Regulator - Ship Loose

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3,450.00
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81. 82.

83. 84.

Electrical Compartment Style: Standard Electrical Compartment Power Source: MEPS
Lower Storage Style: Standard Lower Storage
Compartment Above Wheel Well with No 1/0 Access
Dometic Self-Contained A/C: Includes Exhaust Fan and Air De?ectors Rear Storage Compartment Style: Rear Storage with Flatbars for SCBA Brackets Coat Hooks: Four Hooks - l on Front Wall, 1 on Rear Wall, and 2 on an angle on the Ceiling
Module Window Option: Sliding Window
Upper Rear Wall Light Layout: 3 Across
Upper Light #1: Whelen M6 Load Light
Upper Light #2: Whelen M6 Amber Light
Upper Light #3: Whelen M6 Load Light
Lower Light #1: Whelen M6 Brake/Tail/Turn Red Light
Lower Light #2: Whelen M6 Brake/Tail/Turn Red Light
Lower Light #3: Whelen M6 Red Light
Lower Light #4: Whelen M6 Red Light
Rear Wall Driver Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Rear Wall Passenger Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Rear Backboard Options: No Shelf
Lower BTTs: 2 Grote Lights on each side
Rear Bumper
Door Grabbers
License Plate Light
Passenger Wall Front Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Passenger Wall Rear Box Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Passenger Wheel Well Light: Whelen M6 Red Light
Interior Step Option: Double Step Well
Side Entry Step Well Threshold: All Black Non-Skid
Passenger Rear Compartment Style: Passenger Side Storage Compartment Passenger Side Blind Spot Camera — White
Chassis Interior:

66 66
99 99
69 99
66 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Module Exterior Subtotal $
incl
22,600.00
incl
incl
incl
400.00
400.00
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
925 .00
34,775.00

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85. Siren Speakers: Whelen SA 315 Speakers incl

86. Tap-2 on Primary Siren incl

87. Siren Option: Whelen C9 Siren in Console incl

88. Mic 1 on passenger's side slot 1
incl

89. HAAS Alert System: HAAS Alert Responder to Vehicle — 3 Year Sub incl

90. Slot 1: Extended MDT plate - swivel, no fuel gauge (swivel on passenger side) 800.00 $
$
$
$
$
$

91. Slot 2: Double Slot Switch Panel $ incl

92. Slot 3: Joined with 2 :8 incl

93. Slot 4: Siren 1
$
$
$
$

94. Slot 5: Radio Plate: 7.5 L X 2.5 W opening dims Item ID 2398 incl
incl

95. Slot 6: Single Blank incl

96. COMP OPEN / DOOR OPEN Amber Warning Light on Top driver side corner of the 575.00 console

97. Console Switch Layout : Primary - Secondary - Front Scene — Opticom — Howler - $ incl Blank — Blank - Rear Load - Interior Lights - Side Scene (Driver's Side) — Side Scene (Passenger’s Side) — Blank -

98. Console Layout: 6-Slot Console $ incl

99. Rear of Console: Dual Cup Holder $ 250.00
100. Secure-Idle Anti-Theft System ‘5 1,050.00
Chassis Interior Subtotal $ 2,675.00
Module Interior:
101. Protek Cushions incl
102. Desert Rose Red Interior incl
103. Powdercoated Aluminum Countertops incl
104. Yellow Grab Rails 400.00
105. 5 1b.ABC Fire Extinguisher with SAE Compliant Bracket Shipped Loose and incl Included with New Build
106. 5 lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher with SAE Compliant Bracket: Ship Loose with Fire 225.00 Extinguisher Compliance Guidelines
107. Front HQ with Lexan Doors incl
108. Duplex Outlet in the Front I/O incl
109. Duplex Outlet on the Front Wall incl
110. Netting at the Front Comer Area incl
111. Double Locking Aluminum Drug Box Under Driver Side End of the Front Wall 550.00 Cabinet

$$$$$ $ $$$$$

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112
113
. Location 1: 4 Switch W/Thermostat
. Location 2: Double 02 Outlet
114. Location 3: Dual USB receptacles
115
116
117
118.
119.
120.
121.
122.
123
124.
125.
126.
127.
128.
129.
130.
131.
132.
133.
134.
135.
136.
137.
138.
139.
140.
141.
142.
143.
144.
.Location 4: 12VDC Receptacles wired Battery Hot
. Location 6: Blank
.Location 7: Blank
Location 8: Quad120 VAC for 12' Unit
Location 9: Suction
Action Wall Switch Layout : Interior Lights; Dimmer; Ventilation Fan; Blank; Technimount LP—15Monitor Mount (Heavy Duty) on the Action Wall Countertop Sharps Container at Action Wall
.New Action Wall Acrylic Holder
Single CPR Seat
6pt Harness with New Protek Cushions at the CPR Seat
Acrylic Holder Aft CPR Seat
Rear Door Switch Layout : Blank; Blank; Dump/Bypass (Suspension); Rear Load; New Protek Cushions at Squad Bench
Two Seating Positions at the Squad Bench - 1 and 3
Harness Type for Seat Position 1: 6pt Harness
Harness Type for Seat Position 3: 6pt Harness
22 Pocket Acrylic Holder at Squad Bench
Double Squad Bench Cabinet
New Cargo Net at the Head of the Squad Bench
Trashcan With Lid at the Head of the Squad Bench
02 Outlet at the Squad Bench Wall
Single 02 Outlet in Ceiling Raceway
IV Hanger on Ceiling Raceway
Driver Side Yellow Powdercoated Ceiling Grab Rail for 12' Unit IV Hanger on Squad Bench Ceiling
In-Module Camera at the Rear Position
Rear Headknocker Options: No Clocks or Speakers
Stryker cot tower only ( no antler and bar)
Frazer Provided Stryker Power-LOAD System — Gen 2 (?oor track, power harness,

incl
incl
400.00
500.00
incl
incl
125.00
incl
incl
2,650.00
incl
incl
incl
875.00
incl
incl
incl
incl
875.00
875.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
1,300.00
incl
incl
550.00
incl
175.00
incl
950.00
incl
incl
42,125.00

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carriage and trolley)
145. Loncoin II Onyx Floor incl
146. Laydown 02 Cabinet incl
147. Captain's Chair Type: Captain's Chair with Child Safety Seat and 4pt. Harness 1,150. 00 Module Interior Subtotal $ 55,825.
00

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Last edited by dbutts on August 24 2026
Email this quote along with your PO
to Herbert Brady at hbrady@frazerbilt.
com
Remit To:

Frazer, LTD
7219 Rampart St.

Houston, Texas 77081
USA
Standard Terms and Conditions
INVOICING AND PAYMENT TERMS: Vendor shall submit one (1) original invoice per payment due. The invoice(s) shall include the items listed in accordance with the quote mentioned in the Sale Agreement with reference to the Customer’s Purchase Order Number.

If the Sale Agreement providesfor any progress (or advance) payments based on speci?c milestones or activities, Vendor’s invoice shall certify to the accomplishment or performance by Vendor of said milestone or activity, and that Customer has obtained a security interest in such Products to the extent of such payment.

Payment shall be due upon receipt of the invoice and delivery of the unit to the Customer unless previously negotiated.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellationof orders must be submitted in writing to [email protected] least 180 days before the projected production completion date. Failure to adhere to this timeline may result in the application of a cancellation fee amounting to 25% of the total purchase order price.

CHASSIS PAYMENT CONSIDERATION: Please note that payment for the chassis may have been issued prior to the 180-day cancellation window. Therefore, cancellation requests or refunds pertaining to the chassis will be at the discretion of the respective dealerships.

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DELIVERY TERMS: The products listed in the estimate are to be deliveredFree On Board (FOB) Destination to Houston,TX. Customer representative(s)will pick up the unit at up?tter location, 7219 Rampart St., Houston, TX 77081 and transport it to their ?nal destination at customer expense unless otherwise speci?ed in the Vendor quote.

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: Customer may terminate this Sale Agreement and any corresponding Purchase Order, or any part thereof, for cause including, but not limited to the following Vendor actions: (1) any default or breach of any of the terms and conditions of the Sale Agreement, (2) failure to provide Customer, upon request, a reasonable assurance of future performance, or (3) bankruptcy, dissolution, or suspensionof payments by judicial decree. If Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ?ve (5) days or such a longer periodas Customer may authorize in writing after the date such notice is sent to Vendor, then termination may proceed.

Vendor may also terminate this Sale Agreement and any correspondingPurchase Order for cause, and Vendor will not be in breach of same, in the event any supplier to Vendor fails to deliver Products and/or component parts in a timely fashion and Vendor cannot make alternate accommodationsin order to comply with the Parties’ agreed upon completion and delivery dates.

CHANGE ORDERS: Vendor has the right to modify the Purchase Order requirements and conditions as needed and will advise Customer in writing of such requested changes. Vendor shall not proceed with any changes without Customer’s written authorization. Any request by Customer to change the terms or conditions of the Purchase Order, including product speci?cations, options, and price, must be made in advance of the productionjob order release. Any changes made after the release of the productionjob order will incur a $350 fee per change order made in a 24 hour period and will be included on a secondary invoice. Vendor reserves the right to refuse changes requested by the Customer.

MARKET VOLATILITY AND FEATURE AVAILABILITY: Frazer strives to maintain transparency and proactive communication with its customers. Due to market volatility, supply chain disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances, certain options, brand names, materials, or features may become unavailable during the productionprocess. In such instances, Frazer will notify the customer promptly and work collaboratively to identify and implement suitable alternatives that uphold the functionality, quality, and design standards of the product. Frazer appreciates the customer’s understanding as it navigates these challenges and remains committed to delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFF DISCLAIMER: The pricing providedin this estimate is based on current market conditions as of the date of issuance and does not account for potential import duties, tariffs, or other

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fees that may be imposed on goods importedfrom non—U.S.countries. Should such charges come into effect prior to the ful?llment of the order, these additional costs may be re?ected in the ?nal pricing. Frazer will provide timely notice of any such changes, including a detailed explanationof the impact, and will work in good faith with the customer to minimize any adverse effects. Frazer values its relationship with the customer and encourages open communicationto address any questions or concerns that may arise.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, CONFIDENTIALITY AND ADVERTISING: All commercial, ?nancial or technical information in any form that Vendor provides to Customer shall be deemed proprietary and con?dential and Customer shall not disclose such information to third parties without Vendor’s written consent. Termination of the Sale Agreement shall not relieve Customer of this con?dentiality obligation. Upon Vendor’s request, Customer shall return all con?dential information to Vendor along with any reproductions,in whole or in part. The con?dentiality obligation does not apply to informationthat is in the public domain through no fault of Customer or to information lawfully within Customer’s possessionprior to the date of the Purchase Order, as evidenced by Customer’s written records.

INDEMNIFICATION: Customer shall ?rlly release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Vendor, its co— venturers, its contractors, and their respective af?liates, and Vendor’s and their respective directors, of?cers and employees (including agency personnel) (“Vendor Group”) from and against any and all claims arising out of the Customer’s purchase, use, sale or incorporationof any Products purchasedfrom Vendor into Customer’s products or equipment wherein it is claimed or alleged that Vendor’s Products are defective or violate any warranty, standard of care, industry standard or governmentalregulation or term or condition of any Purchase Order without regard to any allegation of negligence on the part of the Vendor Group as it pertains to Vendor’s Products.

Vendor shall fully release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Customer, its co-venturers, its contractors, and their respective af?liates, and the Customer’s and their respective directors, of?cers and employees (including agency personnel) (“Customer Group”) from and against any and all claims arising out of the Customer’s purchase, use, sale or incorporation of any Products purchased from Vendor into Customer’s products or equipment wherein it is claimed or alleged that Vendor’s Products are defective or violate any warranty, standard of care, industry standard or governmentalregulation or term or condition of any Purchase Order without regard to any allegation of negligence on the part of the Customer Group as it pertains to Vendor’s Products.

Customer Initials:

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LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES: In the event of any dispute, disagreement or breach alleged by Customer on the part of Vendor, Customer’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be repair or replacement, if practical, of the module, or component part, by Vendor. If Vendor is not able to effectuate a repair, replacement, or cure that brings the module, or component part, into compliancewith the Parties’ agreement, then Vendor shall refund the sale price to Customer. In no event shall Vendor be liable to Customer, or to any third-party acting through Customer, for any additional, consequential or punitive damages, or damages for lost sales, revenue or pro?ts claimed by Customer or any third-party acting through Customer.

FORCE MAJEURE: A force majeure delay shall mean any delay or other unforeseeablecauses beyond the reasonable control of the party affected, provided that any such delay is not caused, in whole or in part, by the acts or omissions of the party so delayed and ?thher provided that such party is unable to make up for such delay with reasonable diligence and speed.If any such cause delays Vendor’s performance, the delivery date or time for completionmay be extended by a period of time reasonably necessary to overcome the effect of such delay; however, Vendor shall take all reasonable measures to mitigate the effects of the force majeure event and to minimize such delay. A party affected by a force majeure event shall notify the other party of such force majeure event within forty-eight (48) hours of its knowledge of such event for the event to be considereda bona ?de force majeure event.

TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS: Title to the Products shall transfer to Customer upon receipt of Products by Customer or its agent unless otherwise stated in the Sale Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, risk of loss of the Products shall remain with Vendor until delivered to Customer.

WAIVER: Vendor’s failure to exercise or enforce any right in the Purchase Order, or any other right or privilege under law, or Vendor’s waiver of any breach by Customer shall not constitute a waiver or modi?cation of any terms, conditions, privileges or rights whether of the same or similar type, unless Vendor gives such waiver in writing.

LIENS: Vendor waives and relinquishes all existing and future liens and claims (statutory or otherwise) for the Products speci?ed in the Purchase Order, and warrants that the Products will be free and clear of all liens, claims or encumbrances of any kind.

INSPECTION, REVIEW AND WITNESSING: Customer and/or the ultimate owner of the Products have th e
right to inspect and attend testing of the Products at Vendor’s premises (or its supplier’s or subcontractor’s premises) with reasonable advance notice. If any inspection is made on the premises of Vendor or its supplier, Vendor, Withoutadditional charge, shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the inspectors in the performance of their duties.

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APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE: The Sale Agreement shall be governedand interpretedin accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without reference to any principle of con?ict of laws. Customer and Vendor expressly exclude the application of the Convention on International Sale of Goods to the Sale Agreement.

Venue for all judicial, administrative, or regulatory proceedings shall be Houston, Harris County, Texas.

OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: Title to all drawings, speci?cations, calculations, technical data and other documents that Customer submits in accordance with the Purchase Order shall vest with Vendor. Vendor shall have the right to use such documents for any purpose pertaining to the manufacture, assembly, and delivery of the Products.

Title to all drawings, speci?cations, calculations, technical data, and other documents that Vendor submitsto the Customer shall vest with the Customer. Customer shall have the right to use such documents for any purpose pertaining to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Products.

INSURANCE: Vendor shall comply with the project insurance requirementsfor which the Products are being provided. Customer shall provide speci?c reasonable levels required as soon as such levels are available, which shall not exceed $1,000,000 for any non-statutory category other than excess liability umbrella, which shall not exceed $4,000,000. When requested by Customer, Vendor shall provide certi?cates of insurance as proof of same.

SURVIVAL: The provisions of the following Paragraphs of these Terms and Conditions shall survive any cancellation or termination of the Purchase Order: (Proprietary Information, Con?dentiality and Advertising), (Indemni?cation), (Liens), and (Applicable Law and Venue).

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Asset ID Year Description Mileage Vehicle Identification Number 1173 2016 Ford F450 4x2 Super Duty 125,216 1FD0X4GTXGEB54663

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City Council
September 16, 2026

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
Prepared by: Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of Economic Development Conflict: Yes Member: Elaine Holmes
Subject: Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. for construction management services for the Indio Arts Center renovation in an amount not to exceed amount of $121,816.

RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil Constructors for Construction Management Services for the Indio Arts Center renovation.

SUMMARY:

Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. (Tilden-Coil) previously provided pre-construction and construction management services for Phases I and II of the City's Public Safety Campus and Civic Center projects. Based on the firm's successful performance and familiarity with City projects, staff recommends entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Tilden-Coil to provide pre-construction management services for the Indio Arts Center renovation project. Staff also solicited a second proposal from Albert A. Webb Associates for comparable services; however, the total estimated cost of $159,860 was higher than Tilden-Coil’s (Attachment 2).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In April 2024, the City solicited proposals from architectural firms to prepare plans to repair structural deficiencies and improve building code compliance at the Indio Arts Center. Following a competitive selection process, Pearson Architects, Inc. was retained to provide design and construction documents for the project.

Upon completion of the plans, the City solicited construction proposals. The bids received exceeded the original project budget of $1.0 million, necessitating a deferral of construction until additional funding could be identified.

As part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, the City allocated $2.4 million for the project, providing sufficient funding to proceed with construction.

To support the successful delivery of the project, staff recommends retaining Tilden-Coil Constructors to provide pre-construction and construction management services. Tilden-Coil has extensive experience managing complex public facility projects throughout Southern California and has successfully served as the construction management consultant for the City's Public Safety Campus project.

AGENDA ITEM #10.12
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

Current FY Financial
Impact:
$121,816 In current year budget: Yes
Current FY General
Fund Impact:
$121,816 Budget adjustment: No
Next FY Financial
Impact:

Strategic Objective: Downtown Destination
Source of funds: General Fund Fund-Org-Object
Reference:
101-581003
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 Professional Services Agreement
Attachment 2- Indio Arts Building Renovation CM Proposal - WEBB APPROVAL(S):

Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of Economic Development Approved - 11 Aug 2026 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 08 Sep 2026 Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 10 Sep 2026 Jonathan Nicks, City Manager Approved - 10 Sep 2026

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BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF INDIO,

A CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
AND
TILDEN COIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

Form Approved January 7, 2025

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR AGENCY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO

BETWEEN THE CITY OF INDIO AND TILDEN-COIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this __TH day of ___________, 202_ (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF INDIO (“City”), a California municipal corporation organized as a general law city and TILDEN COIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. a CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (“Consultant”). For the purposes of this Agreement City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter referred to as “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

1. City has sought by direct contract the performance of construction management services pertaining to the Indio Arts Center.

2. Consultant was selected by City to perform those services on the basis of Consultant’s demonstrated competence, professional qualifications and licensure necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required.

3. Pursuant to the Chapter 33.116 of the Indio Municipal Code, the City has authority to enter into this Agreement.
a. The City Council has the authority to execute this Agreement [over $75,000]

4. The Parties now desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described with particularity in Section 2 “Scope of Services and Schedule of Performance” of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
(a)Subject to the provisions of Section 20 "Termination of Agreement" of this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement shall commence on August 19, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) and continue in effect until the tasks described are completed, but in no event later than 2028, unless sooner terminated or otherwise extended by written agreement of the Parties. All days set out are calendar days.

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(b)The City Manager may, in his or her sole discretion, unilaterally exercise an option to extend the Agreement on a month-to-month basis following expiration, on the same terms and conditions, including compensation as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment.” (c) Consultant acknowledges that the Agreement term may extend over multiple City fiscal years, and that work and compensation under this Agreement is contingent on the City Council appropriating funding for and authorizing such work and compensation for those fiscal years. This Agreement may be terminated by the City Manager at the end of a fiscal year when sufficient funding is not appropriated and authorized for the subsequent fiscal year. City is not obligated to pay Consultant for any amounts not duly appropriated and authorized by City Council.

SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE AND SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE (a)SCOPE OF SERVICES. Subject to this Agreement, all addendums and exhibits attached and incorporated hereto, Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of their ability, experience and talent perform the services and tasks set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” incorporated as if fully set forth here (hereinafter, the “Services”) and the City agrees to retain and does hereby retain Consultant to provide the Services. (b)SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. The Services shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit “A.” Should the Services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Consultant shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement. Thereafter, the City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce Section 21, “Default” of this Agreement and may instead allow Consultant to continue performing the Services.
(c) ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Consultant shall not be compensated for any work rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to or outside of the Services unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement. If and when such additional work is authorized, such additional work shall be deemed to be part of the Services.

SECTION 3. CITY REPRESENTATIVE.

The City’s Economic Development Director shall represent it in all matters regarding the administration of this agreement, review and approval of all products submitted by consultant, but shall have no authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed.

SECTION 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

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(a)Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation” and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed $121,816.00, unless additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement. Payment shall be made in accordance with City’s usual accounting procedures upon receipt and approval of an itemized invoice setting forth the services performed. The invoices shall be delivered to City at the address set forth in Section 24, “Notices” hereof. Under no circumstances shall the total amount paid to Consultant under this Agreement exceed the City Manager’s authority under Indio Municipal Code Section 33.116 (C)(2) without prior approval by the City Council.
(b)Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subconsultant contracts.

Subconsultant charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit “B” include payment for labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of tasks performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City’s Representative shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission.
(c) Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice.
(d)Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant. (e) If this Agreement is extended pursuant to Section 1 “Term of Agreement,” the City shall pay the same rates specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation.” SECTION 5. RESERVED

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SECTION 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.

All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall turn over to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.

If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant’s guarantees and warranties in Section 9 “Standard of Performance” of this Agreement shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents.
(a) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ASSIGNMENT. For no additional compensation, Consultant hereby assigns to City all of Consultant’s rights, title, and interest in and to the content of all deliverable materials created by Consultant or its employees, agents, or subconsultants, including copyrights, in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall promptly execute and deliver, and shall cause its employees, agents, and subconsultants to promptly execute and deliver, upon request by the City or any of its successors or assigns at any time and without further compensation of any kind, any power of attorney, assignment, application for copyright, patent, trademark or other intellectual property right protection, or other papers or instruments which may be necessary or desirable to fully secure, perfect or otherwise protect to or for the City, its successors and assigns, all right, title and interest in and to the content of the deliverable materials. For purposes of this section deliverable materials includes all works, tangible or not, created under this Agreement including, without limitation, documents, material, data, reports, manuals, specifications, artwork, drawings, sketches, computer programs and databases, schematics, photographs, video and audiovisual recordings, sound recordings, marks, logos, graphic designs, notes, website, domain names, inventions, processes, formulas matters and combinations thereof, and all forms of intellectual property. The provisions of this paragraph are binding on the successors, assigns and heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of Consultant’s Services under this Agreement.

SECTION 7. CONSULTANT’S BOOKS AND RECORDS.

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(a)Consultant shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Consultant’s performance of the Services. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement.

Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.
(b)Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices, “Section 24,” of this Agreement.
(c) Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City. Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors in interest and authorized representatives.

SECTION 8. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT.
(a)Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
(b)The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, subconsultants or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents

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are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against or bind City in any manner.
(c) Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided herein, the City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to consultant for performing services hereunder. The City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. Consultant expressly waives any claim Contractor may have to any such rights.

SECTION 9. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE.

Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to the Services in the same geographic area as are required of Consultant under this Agreement, and shall use such skill, prudence, and diligence as other members of Consultant’s profession commonly possess and exercise. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this section, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria may be set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” that shall also be applicable to Consultant’s work under this Agreement. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general.

SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES.

Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws, ordinances and regulations, and shall be solely responsible for any failure to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has obtained or shall promptly obtain all necessary licenses to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement and that such licenses are in good standing. Consultant further represents and warrants that the services provided herein shall conform to all ordinances, policies and practices of the City. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.

SECTION 11. RESERVED

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SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION.

Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.

SECTION 13. RESERVED
SECTION 14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
(a) Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of the Services. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subconsultant. To the extent applicable, Consultant further covenants that it has not contacted with nor is performing any services, directly or indirectly, with any developer or property owner or entity owning property within the City (or a study area) and further covenant and agrees that it shall provide no service or enter into any agreement with any developer or property owner or firm or partnership owning property within the City or the study area prior to completion of work under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
(b) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant may be, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties.

Consultant is unaware of any stated position of City relative to such projects.

Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
(c) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant may perform non-related services for other governmental agencies and private parties following the completion of the Services under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (d) During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall complete a Form 700 as determined by the City’s Filing Officer.
(e)Consultant has completed the Levine Act statement attached as Exhibit E. (f) UNDUE INFLUENCE: Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement or financial inducement. No officer to employee of the City has or will receive

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compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant, or from any officer, employee or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement.

Violation of this provision shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.
(g)During the time of their tenure with the City and for one thereafter, no member, officer or employee of City, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the services under this Agreement shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connect with the services performed under this Agreement.

SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder.

City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Unless Consultant is adverse to City, Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. (d) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subconsultant of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.

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SECTION 16A. INDEMNIFICATION. (NON-DESIGN PROFESSIONALS) INDEMNIFICATION BY CONSULTANT. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City) and hold harmless City and any and all of its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, representatives, volunteers and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, demands, cost and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs, caused in whole or in part by the negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any agency or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless City shall not extend to the City’s sole or active negligence or willful misconduct.

DUTY TO DEFEND. In the event the Indemnified Parties, individually or collectively, are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from the performance of the services encompassed by this Agreement, and upon demand by City, Consultant shall defend the Indemnified Parties at Consultant’s cost or at City’s option, to reimburse City for its costs of defense, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the defense of such matters to the extent the matters arise from, relate to or are caused by Consultant’s negligent acts, errors or omissions.

Payment by City is not a condition precent to enforcement of this provision.

In the event of any dispute between Consultant and City, as to whether liability arises from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of City or its officers, employee, or agents, Consultant will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the Indemnified Parties as solely or actively negligent or to have acted with willful misconduct. Consultant shall not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees, and costs of litigation.

SECTION 16B. INDEMNIFICATION. (DESIGN PROFESSIONALS)
IF THIS CONSULTANT IS A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AS DEFINED IN CAL. CIV.

CODE § 2782.8, this Section shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained in the City's specifications, which shall have no force and effect.

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City, and any and all of its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and designated volunteers (collectively, “Indemnitees”), from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, to the extent they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant
Consultant’s duty to defend shall consist of reimbursement of defense costs incurred by Agency in direct proportion to the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

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Consultant’s percentage of fault, for both indemnity and defense, shall be determined, as applicable, by a court of law, jury or arbitrator. In the event any loss, liability or damage is incurred by way of settlement or resolution without a court, jury or arbitrator having made a determination of the Consultant’s percentage of fault, and the parties cannot mutually agree on Consultant’s percentage of fault, the parties agree to mediation with a neutral third-party to determine the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault for purposes of determining the amount of indemnify and defense cost reimbursement owed to the City.

APPLICABLE TO ALL CONSULTANTS:

PROMPT PAYMENT OF JUDGEMENT. Consultant shall promptly pay any judgment rendered against City or any City Personnel for any such claims or liabilities incurred due to Consultant’s.

CLAIMS. Any claim by Consultant against City hereunder shall be subject to Government Code §§ 800 et seq. The claims presentation provisions of said Act are hereby modified such that the presentation of all claims hereunder to the City shall be waived if not made within six (6) months after accrual of the cause of action.

SECTION 17. INSURANCE.

Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the Term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Addendum “1” “Insurance” and made a part of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Consultant agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request.

INSURANCE DOES NOT EXCUSE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant or Indemnitees. This indemnification obligation shall survive this Agreement and shall not be limited by any term of any insurance policy required under this Agreement.

NONWAIVER OF RIGHTS. Indemnitees do not and shall not waive any rights that they may possess against Consultant on the basis of acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.

WAIVER OF RIGHT OF SUBROGATION. Consultant, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees.

SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT.

The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Consultant under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Consultant shall not assign or transfer

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this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement, the performance of any of Consultant’s duties or obligations under this Agreement nor any monies due under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the City, which may be given in the sole and absolute discretion of the City Manager. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” City acknowledges, however, that Consultant, in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subconsultants. Before retaining or contracting with any subconsultant for any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with the identity of the proposed Subconsultant, a copy of the proposed written contract between Consultant and such subconsultant which shall include an indemnity provision identical to the one provided herein identifying City as an indemnified party, or an incorporation of the indemnity provision provided therein, and proof that such proposed subconsultant carries insurance at least equal to that required by this Agreement or obtain a written waiver from the City for such insurance.

Consultant may use assistants, under its direct supervision, to perform some of the services under this Agreement. Consultant shall provide City at least fourteen (14) days’ notice prior to the departure of such assistant from this employe. Should such assistant leave Consultant’s employ, the City shall have the option to immediately terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination, Consultant’s sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including the date of termination or as otherwise agreed to in writing with the City.

SECTION 19. RESERVED
SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
(a)City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving prior written notice of termination to Consultant. In the event such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress. (b)Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to City.
(c) If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. (d)Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be returned to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. This

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final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. (e)Upon written notice, City may suspend all or any portion of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement at its sole option and for its convenience for a reasonable period of time not to exceed six (6) months. City will pay to Consultant a sum equivalent to the reasonable value of the services satisfactorily provided up to the date of suspension. City may rescind the suspension prior to or at six (6) months by providing Consultant with written notice of the rescission, at which time Consultant would be required to resume performance in compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

Consultant will be entitled to an extension of time to complete performance under this Agreement equal to the length of the suspension unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties.

SECTION 21. DEFAULT.

In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is thirty (30) days, which may be extended or reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on approved invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

SECTION 22. EXCUSABLE DELAYS.

Consultant shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of either Party. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The term of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes.

SECTION 23. COOPERATION BY CITY.

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Services shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the Services to be performed under this Agreement.

SECTION 24. NOTICES.

All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, delivered by a reputable document delivery service (i.e. Federal Express) which provides a receipt showing the date and time of delivery; or U.S. mail, certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

TO CITY: City of Indio
Attn: City Manager
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
cc: [email protected]
TO CONSULTANT: Tilden Coil Constructors, Inc.

Attn: Dayne Brassard, President & CEO
3612 Mission Inn Ave.

Riverside, CA 92501
Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service.

SECTION 25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.

The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this Agreement and to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder.

Should signatory of this Agreement be unauthorized to bind Consultant, such signor shall be personally liable for the obligations set forth in this Agreement.

SECTION 26. ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.

This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this Agreement, including amendments that commit additional funds, consistent with Section 28 “Amendment” and the City Manager’s contracting authority under the Indio Municipal Code.

SECTION 27. BINDING EFFECT.

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This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.

SECTION 28. AMENDMENT.

No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by Consultant and by City in the same manner as the Agreement was approved. . Notwithstanding, the City Manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment to this Agreement if the total compensation under this Agreement, as amended, would not exceed the City Manager’s contracting authority under the Indio Municipal Code. All other amendments shall be approved by the City Council. The Parties agree that the requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

SECTION 29. WAIVER.

Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 30. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Riverside, California.

In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Riverside.

SECTION 31. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES.

In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

SECTION 32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits and Addendums, along with any amendments thereto, is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by any Party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations or statements, oral

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or otherwise, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth here and upon each party’s own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems materials.

SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY.

If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s) and all other parts, provisions or representations herein shall remain in full force or effect. .

SECTION 34. INCORPORATION AND CONFLICTING TERMS.
(a)The following documents are incorporated and made part of this Agreement by this reference:

1. Insurance requirements (“Addendum 1”)

2. All Exhibits and Addendums

3. All amendments

4. Consultant’s proposal, if any

5. Any laws, regulations, requirements, or restrictions, applicable to the funding source used by City to pay Consultant for any portion of work done under Agreement (“Funding Restrictions”) (b)The documents listed above shall be referred to collectively as the “Agreement Documents.” The Agreement Documents are intended to be complementary, and a requirement in one Document is effective as if it appeared in all the Documents. In the event of a conflict between any of the Agreement Documents, the Documents shall be given effect in the following order: Funding Restrictions, Amendments (most recent first), this Agreement, Insurance requirements, Exhibits and Addendums, and Consultant’s proposal. Where the requirements of one Document are more stringent then another the more stringent shall govern.

SECTION 35. TIME OF ESSENCE.

Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

SECTION 36. FEDERAL FUNDS.

In the event the Services are funded either in whole or in part by a federal grant, Consultant shall comply with the requirements of Addendum “2” “Federal Funds.”
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY OF INDIO
___________________________
Jonathan Nicks
City Manager
ATTEST:

CITY CLERK
By: ___________________________
Sabdi Sanchez, MMC
Director of City Clerk Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY
By: ___________________________
Steven Graham Pacifico
City Attorney
CONSULTANT:

By:

Its:

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Attachments:

Exhibit A- Scope of Services
Exhibit B- Compensation
Attachments - Continued
Exhibit C- Insurance (Addendums 1-3)
Exhibit D- Conflict of Interest Form
Exhibit E- Levine Act Statement
Exhibit F- Request for Proposal (if used)
Exhibit G- Consultant’s Proposal (if used)

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Exhibits
EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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EXHIBIT “B”

COMPENSATION

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EXHIBIT “C”
INSURANCE - ADDENDUM “1”
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of work and/or services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII.

Consultant shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:

MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain the following types and limits of insurance:

GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (ERRORS & OMISSIONS) INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident or disease). Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.

UMBRELLA OR EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE. [Optional depending on limits required]. As an option to meet the limits of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant may obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial

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Exhibits
general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop-down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; • Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary policies; and • Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.

Should Consultant obtain and maintain an excess liability policy, such policy shall be excess over commercial general liability, automobile liability and employer’s liability policies.

PROOF OF INSURANCE. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance and required endorsements to Agency as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.

Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by the Agency’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with Agency for the contract period and any additional length of time required thereafter. Agency reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

DURATION OF COVERAGE. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the contract period, and any additional length of time required thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, or financial loss which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants.

PRIMARY/NONCONTRIBUTING. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by Agency shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of Agency before the Agency’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a maned insured.

CITY’S RIGHT OF ENFORCEMENT. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced Agency has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance It deems necessary, and any premium paid by Agency will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or Agency will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments.

In the alternative, Agency may cancel this Agreement.

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ACCEPTABLE INSURERS. All insurance policies shall be issued by an Insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders' Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Agency’s Risk Manager.

WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. All Insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against Agency, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its n right of recovery against Agency and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS (NON ESTOPPEL). Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the Agency to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the Agency nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

REQUIREMENTS NOT LIMITING. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits obtained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.

Specific reference to a given coverage feature Is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to given issue and is not intended by any party or Insured lo be all Inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the Agency requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available Insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of Insurance and coverage shall be available to the Agency.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide the Agency with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. If any of the Consultant's insurers are unwilling to provide such notice, then Consultant shall have the responsibility of notifying the Agency immediately in the event of Consultant's failure to renew any of the required insurance coverages, or insurer's cancellation or non-renewal.

PROHIBITION OF UNDISCLOSED COVERAGE LIMITATIONS. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to Agency and approved of in writing.

SEPARATION OF INSUREDS. A severability of interest provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to

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each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brough, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.

PASS THROUGH CLAUSE. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party who is brought onto or involved in the project/service by Consultant (hereinafter collectively "Subcontractor'"), provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of Consultant under this Agreement Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. However, in the event Consultant's Subcontractor cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted to the Agency, Consultant may still be able to utilize the Subcontractor provided Consultant shall be required to ensure that its Subcontractor provide and maintain insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with Subcontractor's scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the Consultant, but in all other terms consistent with the Consultant's requirements under this Agreement. This provision does not relieve the Consultant of its contractual obligations under the Agreement and/or limit its liability lo the amount of insurance coverage provided by its Subcontractors. This provision is intended solely to provide Consultant with the ability to utilize a Subcontractor who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same insurance limits as required of the Consultant under this Agreement given the limited scope of work or services provided by the Subcontractors, and others engaged in the project and/or services, will be submitted to the Agency.

CITY’S RIGHT TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS. The Agency reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the Agency and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant's compensation.

SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by Agency. Agency reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions by eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention through confirmation from the underwriter.

TIMELY NOTICE OF CLAIMS. Consultant shall give Agency prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCE. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.

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OTHER PROVISIONS. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
(A)OTHER REQUIREMENTS. Consultant shall deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with.

The City Attorney may require that Consultant furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

1. Upon request from the City, Consultant shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subcontractor identical to those Consultant provides.

2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration, defense expenses and claims.

3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.

4. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self- insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.

5. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own

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right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

6. General liability, automobile liability and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.

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ADDENDUM “2"

FEDERAL FUNDS

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ADDENDUM “3"
BONDS

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EXHIBIT “D”

CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM

CONSULTANT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Consultant will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitations, City’s Conflict of Interest Code (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). It is incumbent upon the Consultant to notify the City of any staff changes relating to this Agreement. The City Manager has made the following determination and Consultant, by his/her signature, acknowledges said determination as set out in FPPC Regulation 18701(a) 02.

A. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, all officers, employees, and/or agents of Consultant will be performing a specialized function (subject to review and approval of the City Council), and therefore, is unlikely to have a conflict of interest arise. No disclosures are required of any officers, employees, and/or agents of Consultant. Consultants duties are as follows:
__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________
Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
________________________________
Consultant Signature and Title
B. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, Consultant will be performing a specialized service for the City, and there is substantial likelihood that the Consultant may make or participate in making, a governmental decision, which may have a foreseeable material effect on a financial interest. As a result, the Consultant shall be subject to the Disclosure Category “Consultant” of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
____________________________
Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
________________________________
Consultant Signature and Title

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EXHIBIT “E”

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local governmental agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract. This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of Indio Council Members as of the date of this document:

Glenn Miller
Elaine Holmes
Oscar Ortiz
Waymond Ferrmon
Ben Guitron IV

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of Indio Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP?
____ YES NO
If so, that Council member is: ___________________

2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political
contributions of more than $500 to any City of Indio Council Member in the three months following the award of the
contract?
____YES NO
If so, that Council member is: ___________________
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City of Indio from awarding a contract to your firm. It may, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
(NAME and COMPANY)

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CITY OF INDIO

INDIO ARTS BUILDING RENOVATION
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Proposal
August 27, 2026
Donn Uyeno
Principal Civil Engineer
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
RE: Project Delivery Support Proposal - Indio Arts Building Renovation Dear Donn:

Albert A. WEBB Associates (WEBB) offers the City of Indio a coordinated program of procurement support, construction oversight, and project controls for the Indio Arts Building Renovation at 45-140 Towne Street.

WEBB will act as an extension of City staff, organize the project record, and help the City move decisions forward from bid preparation through administrative closeout.

WEBB's pricing combines a 5.0% construction management fee with separately identified labor and reimbursable-expense allowances. At the current $2,000,000 base-bid estimate, the CM fee is $100,000; adding $54,860 in labor estimated from the City of Indio on-call rates and $5,000 for authorized expenses produces total estimated compensation of $159,860. The estimate is tied to the limits, staffing level, and four-month duration described below.

Our objective is to give the City a clear view of progress, pending decisions, and potential cost or schedule impacts throughout delivery. We appreciate the opportunity to support this community facility.

Sincerely,
ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES
Dilesh Sheth, PE, TE
Senior Vice President
951-830-4305
[email protected]

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INDIO ARTS BUILDING RENOVATION
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Section 1 Project Understanding
The City intends to renovate the interior of the existing 14,187-square-foot Indio Arts Building at 45-140 Towne Street. The owner-furnished marked plan establishes the base-bid area, includes the noted structural corrections, and identifies a separate east-side alternate. WEBB's work plan is based on one City-awarded general construction contract and a four-month field period.

The assignment calls for more than periodic observation: procurement information, design-team responses, contractor commitments, and City decisions must be kept in one dependable management record. WEBB will establish that record, maintain practical response deadlines, compare reported progress with the accepted schedule, and give the City concise written status information each month.

Key delivery controls:

Track the base-bid and alternate limits separately so proposed changes are evaluated against the correct funding basis.

Maintain integrated logs for questions, submittals, decisions, commitments, and schedule concerns.

Create a consistent field record through weekly observations, dated photographs, action notes, and monthly summaries.

Bring unresolved cost, time, access, or coordination matters to the City with a recommended next action.

Section 2 Scope of Work
Section 2 describes WEBB's proposed procurement, oversight, project-control, and reporting work for this assignment.

Task 1 - Mobilization and Procurement Readiness
WEBB will set up the management framework and help the City prepare a coordinated package for competitive bidding.

Specific services will include:

Facilitate a startup meeting to confirm procurement milestones, the separation of base-bid and alternate work, team roles, communication paths, and City decision dates.

Perform a management-level review of the City-furnished plans, specifications, bid forms, and related information for apparent gaps, coordination concerns, and constructability issues.

Create and maintain a procurement action list and a calendar of items needed before advertisement.

Route identified document questions to the appropriate architect or engineer and track the response to closure.

Deliverables:

Startup record identifying roles, milestones, and decision dates.

Procurement-readiness action list with status and responsible party.

Bid-set coordination summary for City review.

Assumptions and boundaries:

The architect and engineers of record retain responsibility for design content, professional seals, technical sufficiency, and document revisions.

Task 2 - Competitive Bid Support
WEBB will help the City conduct a transparent procurement and assemble a clear record for award deliberations.

Specific services will include:

Assist City staff with advertisement logistics and bidder communications under the City's adopted procurement procedures.

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If requested, organize a pre-bid conference and site walk and record questions requiring formal response.

Track proposed addenda and coordinate timely technical input from the design team.

Observe the public opening, compile the submitted prices, and note apparent omissions or qualifications for City review.

Support bidder interviews and summarize the information relevant to the City's selection and award decision.

Deliverables:

Bidder communication and addendum tracking record.

Comparison of submitted bids and apparent exceptions.

Award-support memorandum documenting the evaluation process.

Assumptions and boundaries:

The City will make all legal determinations regarding bidder responsiveness, bidder responsibility, and contract award.

Task 3 - Document Control and Schedule Oversight
WEBB will maintain the City's management record and identify items that could affect planned completion.

Specific services will include:

Maintain current registers for contractor questions, submittals, City decisions, and assigned action items.

Coordinate routing to the design team, monitor due dates, and confirm that issued responses are captured in the project record.

Evaluate the contractor's baseline and monthly updates for logical sequence, key milestones, reported status, and developing delay trends.

Provide the City with early notice when overdue information or schedule conditions require intervention.

Deliverables:

Current document-control and decision registers.

Written observations on the baseline schedule and monthly updates.

Escalation notes for unresolved or time-sensitive matters.

Assumptions and boundaries:

WEBB's schedule review addresses management-level reasonableness; the contractor remains solely responsible for means, methods, detailed sequencing, staffing, and contract completion.

Task 4 - Field Coordination and Progress Documentation
WEBB will create a consistent field record and keep the project team focused on near-term commitments.

Specific services will include:

Visit the site once each week during the assumed four-month field period to document visible work, access conditions, and apparent deviations requiring follow-up.

Prepare dated observation notes supported by representative photographs.

Lead or attend weekly coordination meetings and issue an action-oriented record of commitments, owners, and due dates.

Direct observed coordination, quality, access, or progress concerns to the party responsible for resolution and track the response.

Deliverables:

Weekly field observation notes and photographic record.

Weekly coordination record with current commitments and due dates.

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Assumptions and boundaries:

WEBB's visits are periodic management observations, not continuous inspection, special inspection, materials testing, or supervision of contractor safety.

Task 5 - Management Reporting and Turnover Support
WEBB will translate the project record into concise information for City management and organize the remaining administrative items at completion.

Specific services will include:

Issue one management report for each month of the assumed four-month field period.

Present accomplished work, schedule outlook, document-control status, pending City decisions, active risks, photographs, and the next month's priorities.

At substantial completion, consolidate unresolved administrative matters and facilitate a final status review with the City and project team.

Deliverables:

Four City management reports.

Administrative turnover and open-item summary.

Assumptions and boundaries:

Preparation of record drawings, operations-and-maintenance manuals, warranty administration, and commissioning services are outside this scope unless added by written authorization.

Delivery Schedule
Phase Assumed
Duration Decision / Output
Preconstruction and bidding Through contract
award
Bid package, tabulation, and award
recommendation
Construction management 4 months Weekly observations/meetings and 4 monthly reports
Administrative closeout At substantial
completion Outstanding-item status summary
Assumptions, Owner Responsibilities, and Exclusions
The City will provide the complete procurement package, approved contract documents, applicable City forms/procedures, and timely consolidated direction.

The work will be awarded to and constructed by one general contractor. Multiple-prime delivery is excluded.

The fee assumes a four-month construction period, one weekly site visit/progress meeting, four monthly reports, and one bid cycle.

The 5.0% construction management fee applies to the accepted base bid. Bid-alternate work is excluded unless awarded and added by written authorization, at which time the fee basis will be adjusted.

Full-time resident engineering/inspection, special inspections, materials testing, labor-compliance administration, commissioning, hazardous-material services, and contractor safety oversight are excluded.

Architectural/engineering design, permit responsibility, and correction of design errors or omissions remain with the architect/engineers of record.

Services caused by an extended construction duration, replacement contractor, materially revised bid package, rebid, major claims, litigation, or added scope are additional services requiring written authorization.

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Section 3 Compensation for Services
Compensation is organized in three parts: a construction management fee, staff labor, and authorized reimbursable expenses. The CM fee is 5.0% of the final accepted base-bid construction amount. On the current $2,000,000 planning basis, the CM fee is $100,000; labor estimated with the City of Indio on-call rates is $54,860; and the expense allowance is $5,000, for total estimated compensation of $159,860.

Fee Basis Amount
Current estimated base-bid construction cost $2,000,000 Construction management fee percentage 5.0%
Estimated construction management fee $100,000
Estimated labor using Indio on-call rates $54,860
Reimbursable-expense allowance $5,000
Total estimated compensation $159,860
Labor Rate Basis
Classification Hourly Rate Estimated
Hours Estimated Amount
Construction Manager II $280 80 $22,400
Construction Manager I $200 120 $24,000
Project Coordinator $141 60 $8,460
Total estimated labor 260 $54,860
The labor allocation is a planning estimate. Actual authorized hours will be invoiced monthly in arrears at the hourly rates shown above and will not exceed the $54,860 labor estimate without written City authorization.

No advance payment, retainer, or bid-receipt milestone payment is required. The construction management fee will be invoiced monthly in arrears as services are performed and will be reconciled to

5.0% of the final accepted base-bid construction amount.

Authorized expenses will be billed against the $5,000 allowance using the Indio on-call schedule: incidental charges and subcontracted services at cost plus 10%; postage at cost; special consultant services at $385 per hour; in-house delivery at $36, $70, $130, or $185 based on duration; survey/inspection vehicle at $0.81 per mile; and mileage at $0.72 per mile. Additional or extended services require prior written authorization.

The listed rates are applied as provided in the City of Indio on-call fee schedule. Any scheduled 3% annual rate adjustment will not increase the $54,860 labor estimate without written City authorization. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date of proposal. If the bid alternate is awarded, the construction duration extends beyond four months, or the construction scope/cost changes materially, the fee and schedule will be adjusted by written amendment.

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City Council
September 16, 2026

STAFF REPORT
To: City Council
From: Jonathan Nicks, City Manager
Prepared by: Jessica Mediano, Marketing and Public Information Officer Conflict: Yes Member: Elaine Holmes
Subject: Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decorations, installation, and storage in the amount of $121,088.66.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the approval of a Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decorations, installation and storage in the amount of $121,088.66.

SUMMARY:

Staff recommends approval of a Purchase Agreement with Deka-Lite for the purchase, installation, removal, and storage of holiday decorations that will enhance the City’s seasonal displays throughout Downtown Indio and introduce new festive décor at the recently completed Civic Center Campus. The proposed enhancements include pine garland with red bows for Civic Center Campus streetlights; colorful garland for the City Hall monument sign, Council Chambers, and Indio Library; a new illuminated red-and-white gift box photo opportunity; a 9.5-foot Mountain Pine Tree for Council Chambers; a six-foot Indio-branded riser for the City-owned 28-foot holiday tree; and illuminated garland to wrap the second- and third-floor patios of City Hall (Attachment 1). New Holiday Decor Total: $72,912.29 City-Owned Holiday Decor, Storage and Installation: $48,176.37 TOTAL:
$121,088.66 A one-time appropriation of $75,000 was approved in the current-year budget cycle to purchase new holiday decor. The purchase price also includes delivery, professional installation and takedown, and storage of both the newly purchased decorations and the City’s existing holiday décor. These improvements will create a more cohesive and visually impactful holiday experience throughout Downtown Indio and the Civic Center Campus while expanding opportunities for community engagement and seasonal placemaking. Staff also solicited a second proposal from St.

Nicks Commercial Design & Decor for comparable services; however, the total estimated cost of $127,215.71 was higher than Dekra-Lite's (Attachment 2).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Since 2015, the City has maintained an ongoing relationship with Dekra-Lite for the purchase and management of holiday decorations used throughout Downtown Indio. Over the years, the City has continued to expand and enhance its seasonal décor to create a festive and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.

The City’s most recent purchase from Dekra-Lite occurred in 2024 and included a new holiday tree, interactive photo opportunities, decorative lighting, and ornaments for Downtown Indio. In addition to supplying holiday décor, Dekra-Lite provides comprehensive installation, takedown, and storage AGENDA ITEM #10.13
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

Current FY Financial
Impact:
$121,088.66 In current year budget: Yes
Current FY General
Fund Impact:
$121,088.66 Budget adjustment: No
Next FY Financial
Impact:

Strategic Objective: Downtown Destination
Source of funds: General Fund Fund-Org-Object
Reference:
1011174-521064
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1
Attachment 2
APPROVAL(S):

Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo, Dir. of Economic Development Approved - 09 Sep 2026 Ruby D. Walla, Director of Finance Approved - 09 Sep 2026 Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Approved - 10 Sep 2026 Jonathan Nicks, City Manager Approved - 10 Sep 2026

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CUSTOMER P.O. NO. CREATED BY
Santarelli, Nicole

SHIPPING TERMS

SALES TAX CODE
Avatax Avalara Installation
ITEM
BOW24RDDBLWGAR

DESCRIPTION QTY
24" Double Bow Accent Kit, (2) Red Structural Bows w/ Gold Trim, 14" 27.00 Moutain Pine Garland, Unlit
Location: City Hall
Zone 1 - 7 light poles bak
Zone 2 - 5 light poles bak
Zone 3 - Community room and library - 4 poles bak
Zone 4 - perimeter of parking lot 3
Zone 5 - back of city hall building face- 3
Zone 6- back of building - 5
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 27.00
of City Hall BAK.

SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00

20.5 FEET of Inline Multi-color pop Garland for INDIO Marquis - City Hall Exterior SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00
Customer inline frame for Indio City Hall Marquis/Monument sign.

NEWITEM New Item 0.00
Rubber pads for Inline frame to stay secure to the monument. Pricing included in line number above. Per Marlena LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
of Inline frame and Decorated Multicolor pop WW LED Mountain Pine Garland.

GMEMXXXLWWGIFT10-V210' Regal Illuminated Gift Box, 1395L, Warm White (3000-3150K) LED 1.00 Lights, 12mm thick base
Location: In front of City Hall
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
of 10' Regal Red and White Illuminated Gift box.

CUSTOMGIFTTAG Double-sided gift tag 27.3” H x 4’ L 2.00 2 QTY Gift Tags to be installed on the Regal Gift Box.

Design: "Happy Holidays from Indio" SEE ART and SOW.

SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00
25' of Unlit Decorated Garland in Multi-color Pop.

Location: City Council Chambers Large Meeting Desk (See SOW).

LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
25' of Unlit Decorated Garland in Multi-color Pop.

SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00
WEIGHTED BASE FOR REGAL GIFT BOX.

Will be on Cement at City Hall.

TRMNTPN9.5-MUL MultiColor Theme Pre-Decorated 9.5' Mountain Pine Tree w/ 1150L Warm White LED Mini Lights, Includes Rolling Stand

1.00 Location: Corner of Room - City Council Meeting Chambers.

LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
of 9.5' Mountain Pine Pre lit and Decorated tree in multi-color Pop SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00
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Sales Install No.:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Customer ID:

Terms:

0.00 SALES REP
Nicole Santarelli

SHIP VIA

INSTALLATION

UOM PRICE
EA 242.55
303.00
295.00
925.00
606.00
1,353.00
1,025.00
2,638.48
4,173.75
2,555.00
2,053.08
2,189.25
1,201.20
1,025.00
QT110582
4/6/2026
11/2/2026
IND008
Net 30

0.00 1.00
590.00
606.00

EXTENDED PRICE
6,548.85
8,181.00
1,353.00
1,025.00
2,638.48
4,173.75
2,555.00
2,053.08
2,189.25
1,201.20
1,025.00
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Finance Department
760-625-1801
Dekra-Lite
3102 W. Alton Ave.

Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (714) 436-0705
Web: www.dekra-lite.com
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Karina Campos
760-541-4252

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 665 of 2236 Quote
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BILL TO: SHIP TO:

CUSTOMER P.O. NO. CREATED BY
Santarelli, Nicole

SHIPPING TERMS

SALES TAX CODE
Avatax Avalara Installation
Location: Indio Library Marquis
Custom Inline Frame for Library Marquis Garland
SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00

16.5 FEET of UNLIT Inline Multi-color pop Garland for INDIO Marquis - Library Exterior NEWITEM New Item 1.00
Rubber pads for Inline frame to stay secure to the monument. Pricing included in line number above. Per Marlena LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
of Inline UNLIT Garland and Frame on Indio Library Marquis.

SALES DECOR Miscellaneous Custom Decor 1.00
DLTREERAISER28
6' TREE RISER for customer owned 28' Tree
USE 8 QTY PANELS (USE ANGELS RISER AS REFERENCE - EXACT SCALE) LOCATION: NEW CITY HALL PLAZA
DLISNT6 Custom Sintra 6mm 8.00
8 QTY Panels for 6' Riser for a 28' Customer Owned Tree (USE ANGELS RISER PANEL DIMS)
EACH Panel size is:

44.5"W x 70"H. Add ~2" bleed which = 46.5"W x 72"H
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00
of 6' Tree Riser with Cintra Panels for 28' Customer Owned Decorated Sequoia Tree.

GARDJT10WWLED MultiColor Garland 14", w/ 150L Warm White LED Mini Lights, (Pre-Cut into 10' Sections)13.00 FLOOR 3

LOOSE GARLAND ON CITY HALL OUTDOOR PATIO METAL FENCE
130 FEET of LOOSE Multi Color Pop Garland with Warm White Mini Lights.

LABORIR Labor Installation & Removal 13.00
FLOOR 3

LOOSE GARLAND ON CITY HALL OUTDOOR PATIO METAL FENCE
OF 130 FEET of LOOSE Multi Color Pop Garland with Warm White Mini Lights.

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Sales Install No.:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Customer ID:

Terms:

SALES REP
Nicole Santarelli

SHIP VIA

INSTALLATION

0.00 0.00
19,495.00
233.10
301.44
1,089.00
2,683.48
4,830.00
QT110582
4/6/2026
11/2/2026
IND008
Net 30

0.00 0.00
19,495.00
1,089.00
2,683.48
4,830.00
3,030.30
3,918.72
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Finance Department
760-625-1801
Dekra-Lite
3102 W. Alton Ave.

Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (714) 436-0705
Web: www.dekra-lite.com
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Karina Campos
760-541-4252

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 666 of 2236 Quote
BILL TO:

SALES TAX CODE
Avatax Avalara
CUSTOMER P.O. NO.

Please review, if approved sign and email back
*Tax Subject to Change per California Sales and Use Tax Regulations Install Date: Nov. 2nd - 26th, 2026
Removal Date: Jan. 2nd-16th, 2027
**Installation Date Range is Not Guaranteed Until Order is Approved 50% deposit due upon acceptance of quote
50% due Net30 from install
Pricing for custom Inline Marlena and Jorge
Pricing for Riser and IRS - LRCII

CREATED BY
Santarelli, Nicole

SHIPPING TERMS
Installation
SHIP TO:

Sales Install No.:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Customer ID:

Terms:

SALES REP
Nicole Santarelli

SHIP VIA

INSTALLATION
Sub Total:

Freight & Misc.:

Tax Total:

Total (USD):

QT110582
4/6/2026
11/2/2026
IND008
Net 30
Page: 3 of 3
69,187.11

0.00 3,725.18
72,912.29
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Finance Department
760-625-1801
Dekra-Lite
3102 W. Alton Ave.

Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (714) 436-0705
Web: www.dekra-lite.com
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Karina Campos
760-541-4252
Signature: Date:

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 667 of 2236

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 668 of 2236 Quote
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NO.
1 BILL TO:

SALES TAX CODE
Avatax Avalara
ITEM

LABORIRS
CUSTOMER P.O. NO. CREATED BY
Santarelli, Nicole

SHIPPING TERMS
Installation

DESCRIPTION
Labor Installation, Removal & Storage
SHIP TO:

QTY

18.00 Sales Install No.:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Customer ID:

Terms:

SALES REP
Nicole Santarelli

SHIP VIA

INSTALLATION

UOM PRICE
EA 257.58
QT110348
3/10/2026
11/1/2026
IND008
Net 30

EXTENDED PRICE
4,636.44
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 5.00 EA 244.99 1,224.95 of (5) Customer Owned 36" Double Bow Accent Kits Lit with Warm White Mini Lights.

LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 10.00 EA 257.58 2,575.80 of (10) Customer Owned Half Snowflakes Pole Mount on Oasis St.

LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00 EA 25,866.76 25,866.76 of Customer Owned 28' Sequoia Tree with Warm White Mini Lights w/ Multi-color Pop Ornamentation: w/ Custom platform base for Tree (place under the new Riser for 2026) QT110582
NEW LOCATION: PLAZA SEE SOW.

LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00 EA 1,368.06 1,368.06 of (1) Customer Owned Multi-Colored Pop 6' Wreath
NEW LOCATION FOR 2026
LIBRARY EXTERIOR SEE SOW.

EQUIPMENT-RENTAL Equipment Rental - Trucks/Stake Beds, Boom/Scissor Lifts, Forklift 1.00 EA 4,860.00 4,860.00 for 2026 Holiday Renewal - Installation and removal of 28' Sequioa Tree. Plus 6' Riser. $2430 to install the tree
$2430 to remove the tree
Location: Plaza NEW FOR 2026 SEE SOW
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 2.00 EA 1,394.37 2,788.74 of Customer Owned (2) "Denton" Illuminated Candy Cane Sticks (Set of 2), Warm White and Red LED- 6.7'L x 1'W x 11.2'H - 24V LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00 EA 1,663.39 1,663.39 of Customer Owned IP65 Unit and (1). Installing on City Pole.

LOCATION NEW:

POLE ON CORNER OF TOWN and CIVIC CENTER DR.

SEE SOW
LABORIRS Labor Installation, Removal & Storage 1.00 EA 2,766.98 2,766.98 of customer owned (1) Walk-Through Selfie Station with (2) Graphic Tags City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Finance Department
760-625-1801
Dekra-Lite
3102 W. Alton Ave.

Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (714) 436-0705
Web: www.dekra-lite.com
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Karina Campos
760-541-4252
of (18) Customer Owned 60" Silhouette Wreaths.
4 QTY: (Poles 1-4) Pole Mount 60" Silhouette Wreaths
on Miles Avenue between Smurr St. and Oasis St.
14 QTY: (Poles 1-14) Pole Mount 60" Silhouette Wreaths
on Towne Street, between Indio Blvd. and Requa Ave.

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 669 of 2236 Quote
BILL TO:

SALES TAX CODE
Avatax Avalara
CUSTOMER P.O. NO.

Please review, if approved sign and email back
*Tax Subject to Change per California Sales and Use Tax Regulations Install Date: Nov. 2nd - 26th, 2026
Removal Date: Jan. 2nd-16th, 2027
**Installation Date Range is Not Guaranteed Until Order is Approved 50% deposit due upon acceptance of quote
50% due Net30 from install

CREATED BY
Santarelli, Nicole

SHIPPING TERMS
Installation
SHIP TO:

Sales Install No.:

Order Date:

Ship Date:

Customer ID:

Terms:

SALES REP
Nicole Santarelli

SHIP VIA

INSTALLATION
Sub Total:

Freight & Misc.:

Tax Total:

Total (USD):

QT110348
3/10/2026
11/1/2026
IND008
Net 30
Page: 2 of 2
47,751.12

0.00 425.25
48,176.37
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Finance Department
760-625-1801
Dekra-Lite
3102 W. Alton Ave.

Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (714) 436-0705
Web: www.dekra-lite.com
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio CA 92201
Attn: Karina Campos
760-541-4252
Signature: Date:

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 670 of 2236

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 671 of 2236 C
ityofIndio
2026
NewCityHall
NewHolidayDécor
X

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ewCityHall Plaza
TreeLocationfor2026
CustomerOwned:
28’SequoiaTreewithMulticolor-Pop
Décor,WarmWhiteMini Lights,
andaLitCrystal StarTreeTopper. New for 2026: 6’ Custom Steel Frame Riser with Custom Graphics. Riser is weighed down with Several Hundred Pounds of Sandbags. Page 11 of 27 AGENDA ITEM #10.13 Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 673 of 2236 O
urSequoiatreesandRisers intheMarketplace. Great Backdrops for Visiting with Santa, Holiday Christmas Cards, and Instagram Selfie Moments! Page 12 of 27 AGENDA ITEM #10.13 Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 674 of 2236 IP
SUnittobemovedfromMilesAvetoCornerandmountedon
PoleonthecornerofTowneandCivicCenterDrivetoreflectonCityHall. Power needs to be confirmed at 120V from the City. Page 13 of 27 AGENDA ITEM #10.13 Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 675 of 2236 Indio Marquis measurements for Unlit-Decorated Garland on an inline custom pencil steel frame with rubber shoes to sit between the frame and the walls of the marquis sign . ••••• Length of Marquis = 16 ft across
Height of Marquis = 4.5 ft high
Total Depth of Marquis = 1.5 feet Deep
Top Half Depth (between Indio and City Hall) = 9”
Entire back is a cement block – no power- unlit
16 ft across

1.5 ft
9 inches

4.5 feet

Unlit, Inline Mountain Pine Garland decorated in the Multi-color Pop Signature Theme on a pencil steel frame with rubber shoes.

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 678 of 2236 City Hall Courtyard – Regal Gift Box with 2 QTY “Happy Holidays from – Indio” Gift Tags Double Bow Accent Kits with garland will be wrapped on all poles in the Plaza.

C
ityHall UpperMezzanine
130’ofLoose,LitMulticolorPopSignature Themed Mountain Pine Garland to sit along metal fence. Zip tie application.

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 681 of 2236 Cit
yHall InteriorChambers–

9.5’ Mountain Pine WarmWhite, LitDecorated in Multicolor Pop Décor. 25’ of Loose, Unlit Multicolor Pop Signature Themed Mountain Pine Garland to sit on top of Elongated Desk area.

1 Quote Date : 03 Sep 2026
Reference# :
2026 Holiday Decor -
Civic Campus, City Hall
& Library
St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & Decor
6861 Walker Street
La Palma California 90623
U.S.A
QUOTE
# EST-001422
Bill To
City of Indio
100 Civic Center Drive
Indio
92201 CA
United States
# Item & Description Qty Rate Amount
1 9'x14" Pre-Decorated Garland - 3rd Floor Patio
SKU PG-912-RGG-04. 9'x14" green garland pre-decorated with red, green and gold ornaments and warm white lights. Commercial grade, indoor/outdoor.

Location: 3rd Floor Patio. 15 strands (135 linear ft) to cover the 130 linear ft requested.
15 298.00 4,470.00
2 Color Customization - 9'x14" Garland, 3rd Floor Patio (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per strand.
15 80.46 1,206.90
3 9'x14" Pre-Decorated Garland - Library Marquee
SKU PG-912-RGG-04.

Location: Outdoor Library marquee. 2 strands (18 linear ft) to cover the 16.5 linear ft requested.
2 298.00 596.00
4 Color Customization - 9'x14" Garland, Library Marquee (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per strand.
2 80.46 160.92
5 9'x14" Pre-Decorated Garland - City Hall Sign
SKU PG-912-RGG-04.

Location: Outdoor City Hall sign. 3 strands (27 linear ft) to cover the

20.5 linear ft requested.
3 298.00 894.00

Purchase Agreement with Dekra-Lite for the purchase of holiday decoratio... Page 683 of 2236 2 # Item & Description Qty Rate Amount
6 Color Customization - 9'x14" Garland, City Hall Sign (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per strand.
3 80.46 241.38
7 9'x14" Pre-Decorated Garland - Council Chambers Desk
SKU PG-912-RGG-04.

Location: City Council Chambers desk. 3 strands (27 linear ft) to cover the 25 linear ft requested.
3 298.00 894.00
8 Color Customization - 9'x14" Garland, Council Chambers Desk (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per strand.
3 80.46 241.38
9 9'x14" Pre-Decorated Garland - Light Poles (27)
SKU PG-912-RGG-04.

Location: 27 light poles throughout the Civic Campus - one individual strand per pole, paired with the 24" red nylon bows below.
27 298.00 8,046.00
10 Color Customization - 9'x14" Garland, Light Poles (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per strand.
27 80.46 2,172.42
11 9FT Artificial Christmas Tree - PVC, Pre-Decorated Silver & Gold, Warm White Lights
SKU PVCT-SG-WW-9FT-05.

Location: City Council Chambers.
1 1,385.00 1,385.00
12 Color Customization - 9FT Artificial Christmas Tree, Council Chambers (Blood Orange, Red, Blue, Green & Orange)
Re-decorated in the City of Indio palette - blood orange, red, blue, green and orange - to match the City sign. Includes ornament and ribbon materials, shop re-decoration labor and quality check.

Priced per tree.
1 373.95 373.95
13 8FT Lighted Frame Photo Op - Warm White with Red Bow SKU PO-LF-WW.

Location: High-traffic area on the Civic Campus, final placement to be confirmed at site walk.
1 4,150.00 4,150.00
14 24" Christmas Bow - Red Nylon with Gold Lining
SKU CB-RNBGL-24.

Location: 27 light poles throughout the Civic Campus, paired with the pole garland above.
27 89.00 2,403.00