Title
Third Extension to the Contracts for Professional Environmental Engineering Services for FY 2009 (B)
This item is an extension to the Contracts for Professional Environmental Engineering Services with Water & Air Research, Inc. and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
Explanation
The contract with Water & Air Research, Inc. dated May 2, 2006, First Extension dated August 16, 2006, and Second Extension dated January 24, 2008, and the contract with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. dated May 3, 2006, First Extension dated August 16, 2006, and Second Extension dated July 28, 2007, will both expire on September 30, 2008. After 25 months Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., has requested a total average hourly rate increase of 9.8%, an annual equivalent increase of 4.9%. Water & Air Research, Inc., hasn't requested a rate increase at this time. Both vendors have responded to the City's requests for services promptly and their services have been reliable and accurate.
The contracts allow for five one-year extensions. This is the third request for an extension to each contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding sources are available and will be identified as needed through the Public Works Department fiscal year operating budget and the City's Capital Improvement Plan capital project accounts.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Extensions to the contracts with Water & Air Research, Inc., and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., for Professional Environmental Engineering Services, extending the term of the contract from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009, subject to final appropriation of funds for FY2009.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Extensions to the contracts with Water & Air Research, Inc., and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., for Professional Environmental Engin...
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