Financial Comparison
The total base cost from Kings Stormwater is higher than Riparia's by $1,800.00.
| Item | Kings Stormwater Services | Riparia (via NWPW) |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwater Facilities | $11,400.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Open Tract / Vegetation | $5,350.00 | $6,350.00 |
| Subtotal (Pre-Tax) | $16,750.00 | $14,950.00 |
| Sales Tax (8.6%)* | $1,440.50 | $1,285.70 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $18,190.50 | $16,235.70 |
*The 2026 combined sales tax rate for Camas, WA is 8.6%.
Scope and Service Comparison
1. Stormwater Facility Maintenance
- Kings Stormwater Services ($11,400): Focuses on two specific facilities (#188 Track 12 and #189 P/Track O). Their estimate lists a monthly rate over 12 months, suggesting year-round visits.
- Riparia ($8,600): Explicitly states 9 visits per year (April–December). Their scope includes detailed annual inspections with photo reports, vegetation control 4x/year, and specific debris removal (0.5 CY per visit).
2. Open Tract / Vegetation Maintenance
- Kings Stormwater Services ($5,350): Covers Tract R and Tract J. Their quote specifies "Vegetation Maintenance" and "Mowing" for these areas.
- Riparia ($6,350): Provides a more detailed schedule: 4 visits (May, June, Aug, Nov) for invasive species spot spraying and 3 mows (2 in spring, 1 in fall) for the hillside and natural trail.
Key Considerations
- Visit Frequency: Kings' quote implies 12 months of service, whereas Riparia specifies a seasonal schedule (9 stormwater visits and 4 open tract visits).
- Detailed Reporting: Riparia’s scope includes formal inspection reports with findings and pictures submitted to the HOA - something the BOD had previously requested, not of King.
- Recommendation: The NWPW board note recommends Riparia for their "high quality of workmanship and professionalism" and experience on other projects - something that's highly suspect
- If the board values year-round presence, Kings may be preferable.
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