File #: A 23-229    Name: Forrest Telecom
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 5/24/2023 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/27/2023 Final action: 6/27/2023
Title: a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the standard agreement with Forrest Telecom Engineering Inc. to continue radio communications frequency consulting services, extending the term through June 30, 2028, and increasing the contract amount by $79,900 for a new not to exceed the total of $150,100; and b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute up to one (1) additional amendment to this Agreement, extending the term by an additional five years, where the additional costs of the Amendment do not exceed (10%) of the amended contract amount of $79,900, bringing the total maximum additional compensation to $87,890, and potential overall Agreement aggregate not to exceed the amount of $237,990.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Amendment No. 1 & Agreement, 3. Completed Board Order Item No. 77
Related files: A 20-154
Title
a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the standard agreement with Forrest Telecom Engineering Inc. to continue radio communications frequency consulting services, extending the term through June 30, 2028, and increasing the contract amount by $79,900 for a new not to exceed the total of $150,100; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute up to one (1) additional amendment to this Agreement, extending the term by an additional five years, where the additional costs of the Amendment do not exceed (10%) of the amended contract amount of $79,900, bringing the total maximum additional compensation to $87,890, and potential overall Agreement aggregate not to exceed the amount of $237,990.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the standard agreement with Forrest Telecom Engineering Inc. to continue radio communications frequency consulting services, extending the term through June 30, 2028, and increasing the contract amount by $79,900 for a new not to exceed the total of $150,100; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute up to one (1) additional amendment to this Agreement, extending the term by an additional five years, where the additional costs of the Amendment do not exceed (10%) of the amended contract amount of $79,900, bringing the total maximum additional compensation to $87,890, and potential overall Agreement aggregate not to exceed the amount of $237,990.

SUMMARY:
Monterey County Information Technology Department's Radio Shop and Infrastructure Division wishes to continue services with Forrest Telecom Incorporated for a broad range of radio frequency coordination, consultation, and analytical support.

DISCUSSION:
On June 11, 2020, the Board approved the non-standard agreement between the County and Forrest Telecom for a term ending June 30, 2023...

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