Title
Independent Consultation on Options for Meeting the Electrical Supply Needs of the Gainesville Community (NB)
The selection of GDS Associates, Inc. to review and prepare a written opinion on ICF Consulting's draft report on options for meeting future electrical supply needs of the Gainesville community.
Explanation
At the November 14, 2005 City Commission Meeting, staff was directed to contact GDS Associates, Inc. to discuss their review of the written draft report prepared by ICF Consulting. Further, staff was directed to discuss an accelerated schedule to accomplish this scope of work. Finally, request the City Commission to authorize the General Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute the contract with GDS Associates, Inc. to perform the scope of work.
Recommendations
The City Commission: Authorize the General Manager or his designee to negotiate and executive the contract not to exceed $25,000 with GDS Associates, Inc., subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for review of the written draft report prepared by ICF Consulting, Independent Consultant for meeting the electrical supply needs of the Gainesville community.
Drafter
Prepared by: Jill A. Womble, Managing Utility Analyst
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager