To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consultant Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Regarding the Provision of On-Call Professional Construction Management Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the selection of Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. as the consulting firm to provide on-call professional construction management services;
2. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached consultant services agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. regarding the provision of on-call professional construction management services;
3. Authorize the Public Works Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all future task orders issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached consultant services agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., after review and approval by County Counsel, County Administrative Office and Risk management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached consultant services agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to the Department of Public Works for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's 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 Jan. 30, 2024, the Humboldt County Department of Public works issued a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") for the purpose of selecting a qualified consultant to provide construction management services on an on-call basis. The RFQ followed the selection process set forth in Chapter 10 of the California Department of Transportation's Local Assistance Procedures Manual. The statements of qualifications ("SOQ")...
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