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Chief Administrative Office recommending Chairman to be authorized to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 549-S0811 with Peterson Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for a two year term for state legislative advocacy services; and adopt recommended findings pertaining to same
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$60,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$60,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$60,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Services under contract are provided at a cost of $2,500/month or $30,000 per year for a total of $60,000 for a two-year contract term.
Background/Reason for Recommendation:
On May 3, 2005, the Board approved an agreement with Peterson Consulting for legislative advocacy services at the State level. That agreement expired on January 1, 2008. The Board is asked to approve a new agreement with Peterson Consulting to cover the current legislative session, and to make findings that state advocacy services are more economically and feasibly performed by outside independent consultants in accordance with El Dorado County Charter, Section 210 (b) (6) because the necessary specialized skills are not are not currently available through County staff.
This agreement is retroactive to January 2, 2008, due to delays in securing current certificates of insurance from the consultant.
The agreement has been approved by County Counsel.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Chief Administrative Office will secure Risk Management approval of the contract and forward the originals to the Chair for signature.
Contact:
Concurrences: The contract has been approved by County Counsel. Risk Management approval is pending.