Title
Third Extension to the Contract for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services for FY 2007 (B)
This item involves an extension to the Contract for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services with Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc.
Explanation
The contract dated June 4, 2004, First Extension dated February 19, 2005, and Second Extension dated effective October 1, 2005, with Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services expired on September 30, 2006. This firm has promptly responded to City requests for services and their services have been reliable and accurate.
The contract allows for five (5) one-year extensions on each contract. This is the third request for an extension.
Fiscal Note
The primary source is from the FY 2007 Stormwater Management Utility Fund Operating Budget. However, some services may be funded through individual CIP project accounts. The estimated expenditures for FY 2007 will be $75,000.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Extension to the Contract for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services with Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., extending the term of the contract from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission deny the recommendation for the Third Extension and direct the City Manager to secure the services of individual firms on a project-by-project basis. This would result in project delays and additional administrative costs for projects and routine tasks that require these services.