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Transportation Department recommending the Board authorize the Chairman to sign Agreement for Services AGMT 09-52745 (104-S1011) with Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $245,000 for a three-year term or upon the completion of all issued task orders, whichever is later, to provide professional environmental review services.
FUNDING: Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program, Developer Time and Materials billings, grants, and Road Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $ 245,000
Funding
Budgeted $ 82,000
New Funding $
Savings $
*Other $ 163,000
Total Funding Available $ 245,000
Change To Net County Cost $ 0
*To be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
There is no Net County Cost associated with this item. Appropriations will be included in the department's budget for the term of the agreement. Funding will be provided from Traffic Impact fees, Developer Time and Material billings, grant funds and the Road Fund.
Background:
The Procurement and Contracts Division of the Chief Administrative Office conducted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the Department of Transportation (Department) in November of 2007 which included an outside reviewer. Sycamore Environmental Consultants, Inc., (Sycamore) was ranked as one of the top five consultant firms in the environmental services category.
The Department received concurrence in July, 2009, from the Procurement and Contracts Division of the Chief Administrative Office that a competitive selection process occurred and that the selection process has not expired. The outside reviewer concurs that Sycamore is qualified and able to perform the environmental review services. This Agreement is in compliance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Section 7.5 and 7.10.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Department's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Pro...
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