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Resolution to Approve Contracts for Environmental Site Assessment Services per Request for Proposals #700 with Mannik and Smith Group and Barr Engineering and Establish a Total Project Budget Not to Exceed $100,000.00 for Year One and Two, One-Year Renewal Options With a Budget Not to Exceed $100,000.00 for Each of the Optional Renewal Years
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a one-year contract with the option for two one-year renewal contract periods, for up to $100,000.00 each year with the environmental site assessment firms, Mannik and Smith Group and Barr Engineering, determined to be qualified to provide Phase I, Phase II, Baseline Environmental Assessments, and Section 7a Compliance Analyses services in connection with the acquisition of development rights, conservation easements and fee title purchases for Greenbelt and parkland purchases. Funding for this contract is in the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage bond proceeds.
Requests for Proposals were requested from environmental site assessment firms who have familiarity with the Ann Arbor area, experience with other open space or parkland programs similar to the City’s Open Space and Parkland Preservation Program and have experience in conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Baseline Environmental Assessments. Proposals were reviewed, three firms interviewed and the Mannik and Smith Group and Barr Engineering were selected to provide Phase I reports, and additional environmental assessments as needed, in connection with the City of Ann Arbor Open Space and Parkland Preservation Program. The Mannik and Smith Group has provided environmental site assessment services to the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission for over 6 years. In addition, Mannik and Smith Group has experience working in the Ann Arbor area, and has been on contract with the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Program for the past year. Barr Engineering has conducted Pha...
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