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Fifth Extension to Contract for Professional Civil Engineering Services for FY 2012 (B)
This item is a request for an extension to the Contract for Professional Civil Engineering Services with Causseaux, Hewett and Walpole, Inc.
Explanation
The contract dated November 9, 2006, first extension dated December 14, 2007, second extension dated August 13, 2008 third extension dated May 10, 2010 and fourth extension dated October 1, 2010 with Causseaux, Hewett and Walpole, Inc. expire on September 30, 2011. The vendor has responded to the City's requests for services promptly and their services have been reliable and accurate. CHW has requested a 5% rate increase, which is the first increase, and this is deemed reasonable given the amount of time at the present rate.
The contract allows for five one-year extensions. This is the fifth request for an extension to the contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding sources will be identified as needed through the various City Departments fiscal year operating budgets and the City's Capital Improvement Plan capital project accounts.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Fifth Extension to the contract with Causseaux, Hewett and Walpole, Inc., extending the term of the contract from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.