To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
TITLEtitle endAPPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AGREEMENT FOR CDBG CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,231 FOR THE EXISTING TERM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Second Amendment with Michael Baker, International ("MBI") provides for the continued administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The City's CDBG Program has been managed by Michael Baker International (formerly Pacific Municipal Consultants) since 2013. The CDBG Program provides federal funding for projects and services that benefit low and moderate income persons, seniors and the disabled in the community. The City's CDBG-funded programs include the Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program (grants to homeowners for emergency repairs and ADA access improvements) and the Public Service Agency Funding Program. Additionally, CDBG monies have provided funding for various City capital projects and will be used in 2021-22 for the ongoing Curb Ramps Improvement Project.
The proposed Second Amendment provides that the payments to MBI will not exceed $171,231
The contract amount of $171,231 is funded by the City's FY 2021-22 entitlement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City is entering into its final year of the Federal Grant Assistance contract with MBI. Per HUD regulations, the City is allowed to contract with a municipal consulting firm up to five years without having to procure new services. According to records, a Request for Proposal was issued in 2016. In 2019 an informal bid process was conducted in preparation of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan. MBI was determined to be the lowest bidder for CDBG consulting services.
BACKGROUND
The City is contracting with Michael Baker International for the administration of its Community Development Block Grant Program. The City'...
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