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Resolution to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Third Party Building, Rental and Planning Services with Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. (RFP No. 18-16) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval, please find a resolution to authorize the award of Professional Services Agreement with Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. for building, rental and planning services with a detailed hourly cost description for each service outlined. Building and Rental Services requests an amendment to the FY19 budget in the amount of $450,000.00 based on a 24-month cost analysis of previous professional services use.
The contract includes administrative services for plan review, and staff assistance. Required services include building, trade and rental inspections within 24 hours of the City's request and regular plan review services to meet service demand. These are on call, need based services designed to allow the Building and Rental department the flexibility and capacity at high demand times. The contract allows the City to temporarily fill gaps in staffing due to illness, turnover or other unexpected circumstances. The proposal is for approval of one year contract with the administrative ability to extend of two additional years, for a duration of three years total.
The City received two proposals in response to the RFP. A cross-departmental team evaluated the proposals and selected Carlisle/Wortman based on their professional services, staff qualifications, past involvement with similar services, and cost. Carlisle/Wortman complies with the City of Ann Arbor Non-Discrimination and Living Wage Ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Lisha Turner-Tolbert, Building and Rental Services Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, It is necessary to retain a qualified professional services firm to perform building, trade, and re...
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