12. Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement between Washoe County and Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. for the Swan Lake - Horse Creek Restoration project [in the amount of $311,910.00], effective October 14, 2026, through July 15, 2028. The scope of work includes a feasibility study with two conceptual design alternatives for Horse Creek restoration and flood mitigation, 30% design plans for the selected alternative, geotechnical investigation, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, resource inventories and technical reports (cultural, aquatic, and biological), and an engineer's opinion of probable cost. The scope also includes construction documents and construction support for a raised boardwalk connecting the parking lot to the outdoor classroom. The project is located at the Swan Lake Nature Study Area, 0 Lear Blvd, Reno, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Meeting: Board of County Commissioners on 2026-10-13 10:00 AM

Meeting Time: October 13, 2026 at 10:00am PDT

Disclaimer:

Tell us what's on your mind. Your comments and information will become part of the official public record. If you do not want your personal information included in the official record, do not complete that field.

Agenda Item

12. Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement between Washoe County and Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. for the Swan Lake - Horse Creek Restoration project [in the amount of $311,910.00], effective October 14, 2026, through July 15, 2028. The scope of work includes a feasibility study with two conceptual design alternatives for Horse Creek restoration and flood mitigation, 30% design plans for the selected alternative, geotechnical investigation, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, resource inventories and technical reports (cultural, aquatic, and biological), and an engineer's opinion of probable cost. The scope also includes construction documents and construction support for a raised boardwalk connecting the parking lot to the outdoor classroom. The project is located at the Swan Lake Nature Study Area, 0 Lear Blvd, Reno, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

Legislation Text BCC 10-13-26 Staff Report -PSA-NCE- Swan Lake-Horse Creek Restoration BCC 10-13-26 Professional Services Agreement_Fed - NCE - Swan Lake - Horse Creek Restoration BCC 10-13-26 Exhibit A - Scope of Work BCC 10-13-26 Exhibit B - NCE - Insurance Specifications BCC 10-13-26 Exhibit C - Professional Services Contract Provisions Federal Awards

Sign In

Meeting: Board of County Commissioners on 2026-10-13 10:00 AM

Agenda Item