Title
Resolution to Approve Contract with The Conservation Fund for Greenbelt and Parkland Acquisition Program Administration and Consulting Services
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a contract for professional services with The Conservation Fund, per RFP #967, to provide program administration and consulting services for the Greenbelt and Parkland Acquisition Program.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds are available from the Open Space and Parkland millage.
The Conservation Fund will act as general manager of the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage Program, perform requisite administrative functions associated with administration of the Millage Program, and will be responsible for administering all phases of the land preservation program. The Consultant will serve as liaison and staff to the Greenbelt Advisory Commission and the Land Acquisition Committee of the Park Advisory Commission on land acquisition processes and procedures. The Community Services Administrator will oversee the direction and quality of work of the The Conservation Fund during the term of the contract.
RFP #967 was advertised on BidNet and the City's website. Four responses to the RFP were received by the City. The proposals were evaluated based on the professional qualification of the Respondent, past involvement with similar project, proposed work plan and fee proposal.
The Conservation Fund was selected as the most experienced and qualified Respondent.
The contract term is for eighteen months, with the City reserving an option to extend the contract term for up to two additional one-year periods.
Staff
Prepared by: Mary Joan Fales, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, In November, 2003, the City of Ann Arbor voters approved a ballot proposal commonly known a...
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