File #: A 14-033    Name: Benchmark Resources
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2014 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/1/2014 Final action: 4/1/2014
Title: a. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources for State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspection services (RFP #10443) for a total amount not to exceed $389,720 for a term of April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017 with the option to extend the term for one (1) optional one-year period; and b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendment does not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved agreement amount. (REF130078/State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspections (Request for Proposals No. 10443)
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - PSA with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc., 2. Completed Board Order, 3. Fully Executed Agreement between County of Monterey and Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources, 4. Fully Executed Agreement between the County of Monterey and Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. DBA Benchmark Resources, Amendment No. 1, 5. Fully Executed Agreement between the County of Monterey and Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources, 6. Fully Executed Agreement between the County of Monterey and Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources, 7. Fully Executed Agreement between the County of Monterey and Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. DBA Benchmark Resources, Amendment No. 3
Title
a. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources for State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspection services (RFP #10443) for a total amount not to exceed $389,720 for a term of April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017 with the option to extend the term for one (1) optional one-year period; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendment does not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved agreement amount.
(REF130078/State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspections (Request for Proposals No. 10443)


Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Benchmark Land Use Group, Inc. dba Benchmark Resources for State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspection services (RFP #10443) for a total amount not to exceed $389,720 for a term of April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2017 with the option to extend the term for one (1) optional one-year period; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute the Professional Services Agreement and future amendments to the Agreement where the amendment does not significantly alter the scope of work or change the approved Agreement amount.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Professional Services Agreement (PSA) provides for State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) annual inspection services for the County of Monterey Resource Management Agency - Planning (Request for Proposals No. 10443) in an amount not to exceed $389,720 for a term of April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017. There are currently sixteen (16) mine operations in the County and this PSA will provide for annual mine inspections and condition compliance review as required by SMARA for a period o...

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