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MR . A A R ON J ON E S P R O P OS A L T O W A T ER S Y S T EM S
Assistant Engineer DE V E L OP A C O NS UL T I NG , I N C .
380 East Vanderbilt Way Groundwater Sustainability 9375 Archibald Avenue, Suite 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408 Plan for the Yucaipa Basin Area Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 483-3200

Dear Mr. Aaron Jones,
The Yucaipa Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is seeking T AB L E O F
assistance in developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Yucaipa
Groundwater Basin. The GSP must be compliant with the Final GSP Emergency C O NTE NT S
Regulations approved by the California Water Commission and outline a clear,
supported, and sustainable path forward to address declining groundwater 1
conditions.
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) and Geoscience have partnered together PROJECT OVERVIEWS
to bring the right combination of technical and stakeholder facilitation expertise
to help develop a compliant and defensible plan that will provide the greatest 2
value to the Yucaipa Basin GSA members. Our team will: PROJECT

• Develop a pathway to sustainability. Our team has an extensive understanding UNDERSTANDING
of the groundwater management challenges and opportunities in the Yucaipa
Basin area from our experience working with and listening to GSA members. 3
We will leverage this understanding to develop clear sustainability goals and
management actions that support a shared vision while also being cognizant PROJECT APPROACH
of the Basin’s many management areas.
• Guide an efficient GSP development process. Our team brings working 11
knowledge of the Yucaipa Basin and has a significant amount of the data PROJECT TEAM
required for the GSP, allowing us to perform the early planning tasks efficiently.
Geoscience supplements WSC’s team to provide insight, experience, and data 13
for the Yucaipa Basin, with experience completing dozens of projects for the
GSA members, 11 of which were in the Yucaipa Basin. Through past work, PROJECT SCHEDULE
our firms have developed a seamless working relationship while helping our
clients achieve their goals. 14
• Build support and foster engagement. WSC’s proven facilitation and PROJECT FEE
stakeholder engagement team has experience effectively facilitating the
development of regional, multi-agency water management plans throughout APPENDIX A
California. We will navigate the GSA members through the GSP development
process, engage key stakeholders, and gain alignment and support among QUALIFICATIONS
stakeholders.

The scope of work and fee estimate were prepared based on the information APPENDIX B
contained in the RFP and would appreciate the opportunity to refine the scope CONSULTING
to align with the progress of other infinitives and meet the GSP requirements. SERVICES AGREEMENT
Thank you for this opportunity to submit our proposal. We look forward to REQUESTED
partnering with the Yucaipa Basin GSA members on this important endeavor. REVISIONS

Sincerely,
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. APPENDIX C

TEAM RESUMES

JER O EN O L T HO F , M IC H AE L C R UI K SH AN K ,
PE, MS, MBA PG, CHG, MS
Chief Operating Officer, (858) 397-2617, ext. 301 Project Manager, (909) 483-3200, ext. 206
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