CITY OF RICHMOND
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department: Project Manager:
Project Manager E-mail: Project Manager Phone No:
P.R. No: Vendor No: P.O./Contract No:
Description of Services:
Amendment No. ___ modifies the: (2nd or subsequent amendments attach Amendment History page)
Term, Payment Limit and Service Plan
Payment Limit and Service Plan
Term and Service Plan
Service Plan
The parties to this Contract Amendment do mutually agree and promise as follows:
1. Parties. The parties to this Contract Amendment are the City of Richmond, California, a municipal corporation (City), and the following named Contractor:
Company Name:
Street Address:
City, State,
Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Telephone: Email:
Business License No: / Expiration Date:
A California [ ] corporation, [ ] limited liability corporation [ ] general partnership, [ ] limited partnership, [ ] individual, [ ] non-profit corporation, [ ] individual dba as [specify:]
[ ] other [specify:]
2. Purpose
. This Contract Amendment is being entered into to amend the Contract between City and Contractor which was approved by the City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on , which original term commenced on and terminates with an original
contract payment limit of $ . Said contract shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Original Contract" and is incorporated herein by reference.
3. Original Contract Provisions. The parties hereto agree to continue to abide by those terms and conditions of the Original Contract, and any amendments thereto, which are unaffected by this Contract Amendment.
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4. Amendment Provisions. This Contract Amendment is subject to the Amendment Provisions attached hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference, and which control over any conflicting provisions of the Original Contract, or any amendment thereto.
5. City of Richmond Business License Active Status Maintained. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 7.04.030, the Contractor must maintain its City of Richmond business license for this Contract Amendment to be deemed to be in effect.
6. Insurance Coverage Updated and Maintained. Pursuant to the Original Contract, the Contractor shall provide the City with updated insurance certificates, and the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage, for this Contract Amendment to be deemed to be in effect.
7. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties’ agreement hereto:
CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
a municipal corporation
By _______________________
Title:
I hereby certify that the Original Contract
and this Amendment have been approved
by the City Council or executed by the City
Manager.
By _______________________
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By_______________________
City Attorney
List of Attachments:
1. Amendment Provisions
2. Updated Insurance Certificates
CONTRACTOR:
______________________________
(*The Corporation Chairperson of the Board, President or Vice-President should sign on the line below.)
By____________________________
Title:________________________
(*The Corporation Chief Financial Officer, Secretary or Assistant Secretary should sign on the line below.)
By:___________________________
Title:________________________
(NOTE: Pursuant to California Corporations
Code Section 313, if Contractor is a
corporation or nonprofit organization, this
Contract (1) should be signed by the
Chairperson of the Board, President or
Vice-President
and the Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary or Assistant Secretary; (2)
should have both signatures conform to
designated representative groups pursuant
to Corporations Code Section 313.
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AMENDMENT PROVISIONS (TERM, PAYMENT LIMIT AND SERVICE PLAN)
1. Paragraph 2 (Term) of the Original Contract is hereby amended to extend the Contract term. Paragraph 2 of the Original Contract is amended to read as follows:
"2. Term. The effective date of this Contract is
____________________________________________________________ (Insert original contract commencement date)
and it terminates
___________________________________________________.
(Insert new contract termination date)
unless sooner terminated as provided herein."
2. Paragraph 3 (Payment Limit) of the Original Contract is hereby amended to increase the payment limit by $ . Paragraph 3 of the Original Contract is amended to read as follows:
"3. Payment Limit. City's total payments to Contractor under this Contract shall not exceed $ including expenses."
“The City of Richmond shall not pay for services that exceed the Contract Payment Limit without the prior written approval of the City Manager if the total Contract amount does not exceed $10,000 or without the prior approval of the City Council if the total Contract amount is over $10,000.”
3. The Service Plan (Exhibit A) of the Original Contract is hereby amended to include the following tasks and/or services:
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AMENDMENT PROVISIONS (AMENDMENT HISTORY)
The first Contract Amendment was approved by City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on for one or more of the following provisions (check those that apply):
Increa sed contract payment limit by $ ________________for a payment limit not to exceed $ _________________________.
Term Amendment (insert new termination date):________________________
Service Plan
The second Contract Amendment was approved by City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on for one or more of the following provisions (check those that apply):
Increa sed contract payment limit by $ ________________for a payment limit not to exceed $ _________________________.
Term Amendment (insert new termination date):________________________
Service Plan
The third Contract Amendment was approved by City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on for one or more of the following provisions (check those that apply):
Increa sed contract payment limit by $ ________________for a payment limit not to exceed $ _________________________.
Term Amendment (insert new termination date):________________________
Service Plan
The fourth Contract Amendment was approved by City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on for one or more of the following provisions (check those that apply):
Increa sed contract payment limit by $ ________________for a payment limit not to exceed $ _________________________.
Term Amendment (insert new termination date):________________________
Service Plan
The fifth Contract Amendment was approved by City Council of the City of Richmond or executed by the City Manager on for one or more of the following provisions (check those that apply):
Increa sed contract payment limit by $ ________________for a payment limit not to exceed $ _________________________.
Term Amendment (insert new termination date):________________________
Service Plan
April 4, 2023
Submitted via e-mail
[email protected]
Lin
a Velasco, Director of Community Development
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
Re:
City of Richmond – Proposal for Cannabis Equity Program Management Services Dear Mrs. Velasco:
SC
IConsultingGroup (“SCI”) is pleased to submit for your review this brief proposal to provide Cannabis Equity Program Management Services for the City of Richmond (“City”). Our proposal includes all tasks required for the successful implementation, oversight, and program management of the City’s Cannabis Equity Program.
Work Plan and Approach. Based on our current understanding of the project and the services needed by the City, we propose the following scope of work and approach:
1. Technical Assistance Program Oversight and Management SCI will work with the City to select a Technical Assistance (TA) firm that best fits the City's needs.
Upon selection, o ur team will collaborate with the TA firm to develop a comprehensive and effective Technical Assistance program that is tailored to the City's unique needs. We will ensure that the program aligns with the City’s goals and objectives and is responsive to the needs of the community.
2. Management of Equity Applications and Applicants
SCI will develop and design equity application forms (which we are currently under contract for), assist in the launch and advertisement of the application, and review and respond to applicants.
Additionally, we will determine eligibility and facilitate enrollment into the City's equity program.
3. Development and Management of Grant Program
SCI will assist the City with the development and management of a grant program designed to provide direct grants and fee waivers to eligible equity applicants. SCI will design the application process, assist in the review of grant applications, and facilitate the disbursement of funds.
Exhibit A - Proposal for Cannabis Equity Program Management Services
City of Richmond
Proposal for Cannabis Consulting Services
By SCIConsultingGroup, April 2023
Fee Schedule / Manner of Payment. In consideration of the work accomplished, as outlined in the Work Plan, compensation shall be billed at an hourly rate not to exceed an amount of $25,000 without prior City authorization.
Incidental costs incurred by SCI for travel, postage, and other out -of-pocket expenses incurred in performing the Work Plan shall be reimbursed at actual cost not to exceed $500 per year without prior authorization from the City.
SCI Staff ___Hourly Rate
John Bliss, President $ 303
Kyle Tankard, Cannabis Business Leader $ 325
Triston Foley, Analyst $ 200
Support Staff $ 70
Abo
ut SCI Consulting Group.
SCI is one of California’s top local cannabis policy consulting firms. We have assisted with regulated cannabis policy and implementation for over 35 California municipalities over the past seven years. We believe our expert knowledge of the local California cannabis industry, including social equity, coupled with our broad expe rience providing municipalities with regulation, implementation, tax consulting, public opinion research (polling) and tax -related community outreach consulting services, will serve the City well.
We look forward to the opportunity to assist the City with this important project. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via e -mail at [email protected] or on my cell phone at (707) 208-0940.
Sincerely,
Joh
n Bliss, P.E.
President, SCI Consulting Group
4745 Mangels Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94534