Title
Second Extension to a Contract for Professional Civil Engineering Services for FY 2009 (B)
This item involves an extension to the Contract for Professional Civil Engineering Services with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc.
Explanation
The contract dated December 19, 2006 and first extension dated July 14, 2007 with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. will expire on September 30, 2008. The vendor has responded to the City's requests for services promptly and their services have been reliable and accurate. After 22 months the vendor has requested an average hourly rate increase of 9.0%, an annual equivalent increase of 4.9%.
The contract allows for five one-year extensions. This is the second request for an extension to the contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding sources 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: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Extension to the contract with Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc., for Professional Civil 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 deny the recommendation for the Second 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.