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 Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Explanation
The Contract dated May 25, 2004, First Amendment dated August 20, 2004, First Extension dated February 14, 2005, and Second Extension dated September 13, 2005 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services expires on September 30, 2006. This firm has responded to City requests for services promptly and their services have been reliable and accurate.
The Contract allows for five one-year extensions. This is the third request for an extension.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Stormwater Management Utility Fund.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Extension to the Contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., for Professional Water Resource Engineering Services, extending the term of the contract from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006, subject to the final appropriation of funds for FY 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 both projects and routine tasks that require these services.