Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTANT RETAINER AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. C-19-074) WITH BOA ARCHITECTURE TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION DATE FROM JUNE 30, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022 TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson retains the services of On-Call Architectural Firm, BOA Architecture (BOA) to assist the Public Works Department in developing the necessary plans, specifications and estimates for City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and providing assistance in managing CIP projects. BOA was originally awarded a contract to provide professional services in the amount not-to-exceed $250,000 from September 2, 2019 to June 30, 2021 (Exhibit No. 1).
The Public Works Department has reviewed the number of potential projects and the need for professional services. Given the high demand for BOA's services, it was determined that the term of the contract as reflected in the Original Contract needs to be extended to meet the timetable of projects, particularly those funded by grants. Staff is requesting that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the existing contract with BOA extending the term of the contract until June 30, 2022.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Retainer Agreement with BOA Architecture to provide On-Call Architectural Professional Services extending the existing term from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Exhibit No. 2.)
2. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Mayor to execute proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Retainer Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DIRECT staff to prepare a different amendment to the Agreement on other terms.
2. DO NOT APPROVE Amendment No. 1, however, this will l...
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