Title
COVID-19 Cost Recovery Support
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment for a total amount not to exceed $110,000 to the contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for COVID-19 Cost Recovery Support, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract and this amendment were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Teresa Smith, Finance
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Hannah Brown, Fire
Explanation
§ Hagerty Consulting, Inc is providing professional consulting services related to COVID-19 Cost Recovery, including supporting city staff in completing FEMA Public Assistance (FEMA PA) grant requests.
§ To date, the city has worked with Hagerty Consulting on three FEMA PA projects and requires additional work to closeout and complete these COVID-19 related projects. These FEMA PA projects must be submitted by December 31, 2022 to be considered for reimbursement.
§ On September 18, 2019, the city conducted a Request for Qualification for professional consulting services; 8 firms were qualified.
§ Hagerty Consulting, Inc. was determined to best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications and experience in continuity of operations and emergency management.
§ The total value of this contract including this amendment is $600,000.
§ Once FEMA PA projects are completed, FEMA can reimburse eligible management costs (those related to developing or managing these grants) up to five percent of the total overall project(s).
Fiscal Note
Funding: General COVID Relief Fund