Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Consider Approving a Professional Services Contract with Citygate Associates, LLC and Request for a Supplemental Appropriation From the General Fund
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a professional services contract with Citygate Associates, LLC for completion of a Standards of Cover Assessment and approve a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund for a not to exceed amount of $8,292 to pay for the cost of the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund, FY 16/17 to Account 001-0901-522.17-00 (Professional Services) in the amount of $8,292 to cover the project's cost; and,
B. Approving the professional services contract with Citygate Associates, LLC; and
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or
3. Reduce the scope of work and re-advertise; or
4. Cancel the project; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter Section 1105 Budget - Appropriations.
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04 - Purchases Over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget and as directed by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
Introduction
Pursuant to a City Council directive in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget, Fire Department personnel developed specifications for, and conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for preparation of a Fire Department Standards of Cover (SOC). Notice of the RFP was published in the Merced Sun-Star Newspaper, Daily Dispatch (a free electronic daily newsletter sent to thousands of Fire Service members), the Merced County Times, and on the City of Merced's website.
The Merced Fire Department (MFD) desires to award a contract to Citygate Associates, LLC ...
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