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Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Amendment I to Agreement for Services No. 4768 with Carnahan Electric, Ltd. to increase compensation by $70,000 for an amended not-to-exceed amount of $140,000 to provide on-call and emergency electrician services at various County operated locations; and
2) Make findings that due to the limited time frames, temporary or occasional nature, or schedule for the project or scope of work, the ongoing aggregate of work to be performed under Agreement for Services 4768 is not sufficient to warrant the addition of permanent staff in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030, of the County Purchasing Ordinance.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On April 30, 2020, the Purchasing Agent executed Agreement for Services No. 4768 with Carnahan Electric, Ltd., for a three-year term and a not-to-exceed amount of $70,000. Services provided under this agreement include on-call and emergency electrical repair, replacement, installation and connection of any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatuses, raceways and conduits to assist the County in keeping locations operational.
Emergency on-call services have exceeded projections significantly (particularly issues related to emergency backup power). To date, approximately $14,400 remains, and with a contract term of three years, additional compensation is needed so that services remain available. Amendment I would increase compensation by $70,000 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $140,000. Other changes to the agreement include a Notice to Parties address update, updated provisions to memorialize the independent contractor relationship along with updated sections concerning Default, Termination and Cancellation, Conflict of Interest, Nondiscrimination, Force Majeure, Waiver and Electronic Signatures.
Due to the fact these services are primarily utilized in sho...
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