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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CITY’S BUILDING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the State requires the Building Division to have qualified and certified staff to provide assistance with the review of code enforcement policies and procedures and new code adoption; and WHEREAS, City staff conducted an informal bid selection process to hire a qualified consulting firm to provide support for the City’s Building Division in the Community & Economic Development Department; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2022, the City of East Palo Alto (“City”) received bids by email that were evaluated by City staff; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that CSG Consultants has the necessary experience and capacity to support the City’s Building Division; and
WHEREAS, there were a total of two consultants who submitted bids for the project with CSG Consultants being the most competitive; and
WHEREAS, the City has sufficient revenue in the General Fund from salary savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY authorizes the City Manager to execute a consultant contract with CSG Consultants for Building support services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for a period up to one-year with an option to extend for up to two (2) additional six-month extensions, or until the not-to-exceed cost is depleted, whichever comes first. 2 of 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, Acting City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney