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Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI), is a multidisciplinary consulting firm, integrating expertise from such diverse disciplines as engineering, environmental services and natural resources. RCI is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE). We are located in historic Carson City, Nevada, and Zephyr Cove, Nevada, and provide our services throughout the West.

Founded in 1978 by John McLain and Bruce Scott, our mission has been to serve both private and public clients by providing cost effective and innovative solutions. Our experienced staff understands the resources, people, and issues, and we are ready to assist you in your development or resource management needs. Ethical leadership, a work environment devoted to employees’ personal and professional growth, and a keen understanding of economic, social and political realities are the foundation of RCI’s success. Our firm represents several small Towns and Districts in Nevada, and understands the needs of small government entities from budgeting and funding of projects to designing and implementation.

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Our range of capabilities has steadily expanded over the years. We offer a wide range of technical services including:

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Latest News

  • RCI Adds Materials Testing, Special Inspection, and Materials Lab Services!
    April 16th, 2013

    RCI has acquired the material testing equipment, lab, and personnel from the Carson City Geocon office. We are very excited to offer these new services to our clients: Field Inspection & Testing Capabilities Include: Compaction & Stabilization of Subgrade Soils, Sub-bases and Aggregate Bases Placement Inspection of Reinforcing Steel Sampling & Field Testing of Asphalt [...]

  • Jeremy Drew Appointed to the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council
    January 16th, 2013

      RCI’s Jeremy Drew has been appointed to the Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Council. Governor Brian Sandoval appointed a total of twelve Nevadans – nine voting and three ex-Officio members – to the Council. The Council will focus on implementing a strategy for precluding the listing of the Greater Sage-grouse on the Endangered Species List. “Precluding [...]

  • What’s New: The Genoa Destination Main Street Landscaping Enhancement
    October 4th, 2012

    Through Douglas County Redevelopment Agency funding, Sandra Wendel & Associates and Resource Concepts, Inc. have commenced work on the design phase for the Enhancement Plan approved by the Genoa Town Board and the Redevelopment Agency earlier this year. The design goal is to combine 20th century technology and engineering, and sustainability where practicable, with enhancements [...]

  • Integrated Source Water Protection Programs
    September 4th, 2012

    RCI is pleased to announce the start of the Integrated Source Water Protection Program for Carson City and Lyon County NV. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and RCI have completed the contract. The RCI project team includes expertise in environmental management, civil engineering, geology, hydrology, GIS and public outreach. The RCI team will coordinate [...]

  • RCI Staff Complete California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) Training
    August 16th, 2012

    Lynn Zonge and Joanne Robben completed an intensive three-day California Rapid Assessment Method for Wetlands and Riparian Areas (CRAM) Riverine Training. The course was held in South Lake Tahoe and taught by Sarah Pearce with the San Francisco Estuary Institute. The California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) is a standardized, cost-effective tool for assessing the health [...]