Title
Approve and authorize the Contracts County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 4 to Agreement A-15778 with Ascent, for provision of technical consulting services for the development of the County’s Climate Action Plan, extending the term by two years retroactive to July 31, 2025 through June 30, 2027, revising Exhibit A-1, and increasing the contract amount by $126,440 for revised contract maximum of $723,135. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Contracts Purchasing Agent or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 4 to Agreement A-15778 with Ascent, for provision of technical consulting services for the development of the County’s Climate Action Plan, extending the term by two years retroactive to July 31, 2025 through June 30, 2027, revising Exhibit A-1, and increasing the contract amount by $126,440 for revised contract maximum of $723,135.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey retained Ascent to provide technical consulting services for the preparation of the County’s Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CCAAP) and Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP). The proposed Renewal and Amendment 4 extends the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027, revises Exhibit A-1 (Scope of Work), and increases the contract amount by $126,440 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $723,135. Board authorization is being sought as this Renewal and Amendment 4 is retroactive to July 31, 2025.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved the proposed amendment as to form.
FINANCING:
Approval of Amendment No. 4 will increase the contract by $126,440 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $723,135. Funding is included in the FY 2025-26 adopted budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Climate action planning is essential to the health, safety, and long-term resilience of the County.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
__X__ Well-Being and Quality of Life
__X__ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__X__ Safe and Resilient Communities
_____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Karina Bokanovich, Management Analyst
Reviewed by: Cora Panturad, Sustainability Program Manager
Approved by: Debbie Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Proposed Renewal and Amendment 4
Amendments 3, 2, 1 and original agreement