File #: 13-0112    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/4/2013 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 3/19/2013 Final action: 3/19/2013
Title: Transportation recommending the Board consider the following: 1) Make findings in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County ordinance that it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for real property appraisal and acquisition services and relocation services; and 2) Authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services No. 442-S1311 with Universal Field Services, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 which shall become effective upon execution and shall expire the later of three years or completion of all issued Task Orders or Work Orders, upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management. FUNDING: Various Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) funding sources that fund the Department’s CIP and EIP projects.
Attachments: 1. A - Draft CRS 3-19-13, 2. B - Draft UFS Agreement 3-19-13, 3. Fully executed Agreement 442-S1311.pdf
Title
Transportation recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Make findings in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County ordinance that it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for real property appraisal and acquisition services and relocation services; and
2) Authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services No. 442-S1311 with Universal Field Services, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 which shall become effective upon execution and shall expire the later of three years or completion of all issued Task Orders or Work Orders, upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.

FUNDING: Various Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) funding sources that fund the Department’s CIP and EIP projects.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $200,000

Budgeted………………………… $95,000
New Funding…………………….
Savings…………………………
Other*…………………………… $105,000
Total Funding Available………… $200,000

Change To Net County Cost…… $0
*To be budgeted in subsequent fiscal year budgets.

Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Transportation (Department) budgeted $95,000 in Fiscal Year 2012/2013 and anticipates budgeting the remaining $105,000 in subsequent fiscal year budgets. Funding for the Agreement will be provided by various Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) funding sources that fund the Department’s CIP and EIP projects.

Background
The Procurement and Contracts Division conducted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the Department in October 2012. Statements of Qualifications were evaluated and ranked and a list of acceptable right of way service vendors was established. For real property appraisal and acquisition services and relocation services, Universal Field Services, Inc. (Universal) was ranked fifth out of a field of ten participants.

Reason for Recommendation
The Department recommends the ...

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