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CC - Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with Sikand Engineering Associates for Subdivision Map Act and Plan Review Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $50,000
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Meeting Date: October 25, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Mate Gaspar/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/20/21)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (10/15/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Sikand Engineering Associates for Subdivision Map Act and plan review services in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
This fiscal year (FY 2021/2022), an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Sikand Engineering Associates was administratively approved in the amount of $50,000 for Subdivision Map Act and plan review services. The $50,000 contract amount has been expended. Along with the City Council approved City-wide Ting microfiber project, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of applications for development and utility projects in the City. Civil engineering consultant support is necessary to augment engineering staff in order to review development and utility project plans in a timely manner. Besides review of development and utility plans, the Engineering Division staff also manages an extensive capital improvement program. By supplementing Engineering staff with excellent plan check services, Sikand Engineering Associates has allowed staff more time to concentrate on delivery of capital projects.
In addition to development a...
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