RESOLUTION NO. ____-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WALKER CONSULTANTS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,690; ACCOUNT NO. 121-7999-0799)
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg released a request for proposals on January 24, 2023, seeking qualified consulting firms interested in contracting with the City of Fort Bragg to conduct an evaluation of parking in the Central Business District and prepare a comprehensive downtown parking strategy; and WHEREAS, the City received one (1) proposal from a qualified firm, Walker Consultants, in the amount of $67,690; and WHEREAS, staff thoroughly reviewed and evaluated the proposal; and WHEREAS, the City has confirmed that the firm is well qualified to complete the study and meet the necessary requirements to complete the work as proposed; and WHEREAS, based on available budget and the submittal received, staff recommends selecting Walker Consultants for the preparation of the Study in the amount of $67,690; and WHEREAS, study will be partially funded through an approved MCOG OWP planning grant funding in the amount of $57,062.00 and City of Fort Bragg Fund 121 in the amount of $3,450.00; and WHEREAS, This project was budgeted in 2022/2023 and includes a change order in the amount of $7,178.00; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The proposal of Walker Consultants meets the requirements of the City’s request for proposals.
Budget Amendment 2022/23-16 will ensure sufficient funds are available to fully complete the Downtown Parking Study.
Walker Consultants has the expertise necessary to complete the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby award a Professional Services Agreement to Walker Consultants for the preparation of a Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategy, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract (amount Not to Exceed $67,690; Account No 121-7999-0799).
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _______, seconded by Councilmember _______, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 27th day of March, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk
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