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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Owen Group, Inc. for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Consultant Services, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. PS-006 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $207,053 ($188,230 Plus $18,823 in Contingency Authority).
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Contact Person/Dept: Christopher Evans/PW
Phone Number: 310.253.5621
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/17/16); Mail All Proposers (05/11/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (05/12/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with the Owen Group, Inc. for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Consultant Services, CIP No. PS-006 in an amount not-to-exceed $207,053 ($188,230 Plus $18,823 in Contingency Authority).
BACKGROUND
On December 14, 2015 the City Council authorized release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ADA Transition Plan Consultant Services. The purpose of the RFP was to obtain the services of a professional consulting firm (Consultant) familiar with Federal and State ADA requirements and able to perform the evaluations and assessments needed to complete an ADA required Transition Plan.
The ADA is a federal law, enacted to ensure equal access to all areas of public life (i.e. public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications) by people with disabilities. The ADA is divided into five Titles (or sections) that relate to different areas of public life. Title II of the ADA requires state and local...
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