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First Extension to the Contracts for Professional Environmental Engineering Services for FY 2007 (B)
This item involves a request for the First Extension to the Contracts with Water & Air Research, Inc., and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., for Professional Environmental Engineering Services.
Explanation
The Contract dated May 2, 2006 with Water & Air Research, Inc., and the Contract dated May 3, 2006 with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., will expire on September 30, 2006. 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 first request for an Extension to each Contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding sources will be identified as needed from the City capital project budgets.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the First 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, 2006 to September 30, 2007, subject to final appropriation of funds for FY 2007.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission reject the recommendation for the First Extensions 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 both projects and routine tasks that require these services.