Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City is required to conduct Environmental Review Records for each U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded project located in the City to determine whether they meet federal, state, and local environmental standards.
The Department of Finance and Management utilized a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to identify and assess qualified firms for providing environmental review services. Proposals were submitted in response to RFQ030905 in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to professional services contracts, through which process Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Inc. (EMH&T) received the highest overall score. RFQ030905 also stated that the proposal may be renewed annually for a period up to five (5) years.
This ordinance is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with a multi-year renewal option for environmental review services for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds for this purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance will authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the HOME-ARP Fund (Fund 2201).
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a contract so that Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Inc. (EMH&T); will have the ability to assist the Department of Finance and Management with preparing environmental review records and avoid disruption in providing such services to comply with federal requirements, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with: Evans Mechwar...
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