File #: 25-245    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 2/3/2025 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 2/25/2025 Final action:
Title: Consultant Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. Regarding the Provision of On-Call Design Engineering and/or Environmental Services
Strategic Framework: 1007 – Improve the transportation network to be multi-modal, safe, sustainable and equitable, 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Final Ranking of SOQ's for RFQ No. DPW2024-005 dated January 6, 2025.pdf, 3. CountyofHumboldt_W37737491.pdf, 4. Consultant Services Agreement with GHD Inc_rm.pdf
Previous Action/Referral: 24-1471
To: Board of Supervisors

From: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Consultant Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. Regarding the Provision of On-Call Design Engineering and/or Environmental Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the selection of GHD, Inc. as the consulting firm to provide on-call design engineering and/or environmental services for the period of February 25, 2025, through February 24, 2030; and
2. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached consultant services agreement with GHD Inc. regarding the provision of on-call design engineering and/or environmental services for the period of February 25, 2025, through February 24, 2030; and
3. Authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all task orders issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached consultant services agreement with GHD Inc., after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached consultant services agreement with GHD Inc. to the Department of Public Works for further processing.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:

Core Roles: Provide for and maintain infrastructure
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1007 - Improve the transportation network to be multi-model, safe, sustainable and equitable

DISCUSSION:
On November 12, 2024, the Humboldt County Department of Public Works ("Public Works") issued a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") for the purpose of selecting a qualified consultant to provide design engineering and/or environmental services on an on-call basis. The RFQ followed the selection process set forth in Chapter 10 of the California Department...

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