Agenda Item No: K.9
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 202 6-112 HR Increase Contract Amount for Kramer Workplace Investigations Agreement
Approving an Increase in the Contract Amount for Kramer Workplace Investigations Professional Services Agreement
Funding Source: $100,000; General Fund
Contact: Farbod Pirouzmand, (707) 428-7397
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The Human Resources (HR) Department seeks approval to amend its current Professional Services Agreement with Kramer Workplace Investigations for as-needed legal and investigation services by increasing the not-to-exceed amount.
DISCUSSION
Kramer Workplace Investigations is one of several consultants that the Human Resources Department utilized for as -needed legal and investigation services. Karen Kramer is an employment law attorney specializing in workplace investigations and has conducted hundreds of investigations for public ag encies involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and misconduct and disciplinary matters. The Human Resources Department often requires these types of services and depends heavily on Kramer Workplace Investigations who provides thorough investigations and detailed, accurate reports.
The City of Fairfield entered into a four -year agreement with Kramer Workplace Investigations on January 11, 2024, with an end date of June 30, 2027, and not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.
As the need for these services continues, the Human Resources Department requests approval
of Amendment No. 1 to increase the amount by $100,00, increasing the not -to-exceed amount to $200,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The amount of the proposed amendment is $100,000. The f unds for this amendment are accounted for in the General Fund (10115100 -8911). Other departments may assist with offsetting the cost; depending on the scope of the investigation and personnel involved.
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to approve this resolution. However, if the amendment is not approved, this will delay the payment of current invoices for investigations and the continuation of services for current and future investigations.
COORDINATED WITH
N/A
STAFF CONTACT
Farbod Pirouzmand, Assistant City Manager/Director of HR (707) 428-7397
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Proposed Agreement