MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Los Angeles River Center and Gardens
570 West Avenue Twenty-six, Suite 100
Los Angeles, California 90065
Phone (323) 221-9944 Fax (323) 221-9934
A local public agency exercising joint powers of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreation & Park District, and the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code.
April 22, 2024
Mr. Jeff Morrison
Open Space and Trails Administrator
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91365
Proposal for Ranger Services
Santa Clarita Valley Open Space
Dear Mr. Morrison,
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is submitting a proposal to provide Ranger Services.
Scope of Work: The MRCA will provide Ranger patrols not to exceed a total of nineteen (19) hours per week. Rangers will patrol locations on a rotating basis with an emphasis on minimizing driving time between properties and proactive policing. Rangers will be available for callouts 24 hours a day, which will be as part of the overall contract not to exceed 925 hours per fiscal year.
Overtime costs will apply as part of the contract. Rangers will use the MRCA Ordinance to provide park and resources
protection for this property.
Locations: East Walker Ranch, Elsmere Canyon, Haskell Canyon Open Space, New Hall Pass Open Space, Quigley Canyon Open
Space, Wildwood Canyon, Rivendale Park and Open Space,
Tapia Canyon Open Space, San Francisquito Canyon Open
Space, Skyline Ranch Open Space, Plum C anyon Open
Space, Tesoro Open Space, Lang Station Open Space, Aidlin Open Space, and other future Open Space areas to be
determined by the City.
Budget: Patrol Rate:
FY23.24 - $108 per hour x 925 hours = not to exceed
$100,000.
This proposal is valid through June 30th, 2024.
MRCA Ranger Patrol Services Proposal
Santa Clarita Valley Open Space
April 22, 2024
2 Patrol Rate shall increase on an annual basis by the amount equal to the annual percentage increase change of the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Los Angeles County area. The parties agree to use the all items category rate published in the month preceding the renewal rate. The City of Santa Clarita and MRCA agree that the Patrol Rate will increase by a minimum of three percent (3%) or the CPI increase ,
whichever is higher.
Billing: The MRCA will invoice on a quarterly basis providing status reports upon request.
Terms of Agreement: This term is for three (3) years; with the option of two (2) one-year extensions. If Agreement is renewed with the
option of the (2) one-year extensions, the patrol rate will be determined at that time and executed in the form of an
Amendment for years 4 and 5.
Thank you for giving MRCA the opportunity to provide your City, residents and visitors with a positive and safe experience while visiting the Santa Clarita Valley Open Space.
We look forward to continuing our mutual beneficial partnership.
Please address any questions or concerns to me at [email protected] or at (323) 221-9944 ext. 141.
Sincerely,
Fernando Gomez
Chief Ranger
CC: Lillian Ikuta, Contracting Officer
Basem Mosaad, Financial Officer