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Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for services of independent contractor with MNS Engineers Incorporated for construction engineering services “as needed”, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for services of independent contractor with MNS Engineers Incorporated for construction engineering services “as needed” for a minimum amount of $10,000.00 and a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00, between July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 with work being initiated via Task Orders;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Task Orders and approve Task Order amendments within the scope of the Agreement, upon concurrence with the Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel. No Task Order shall exceed $2,000,000.00;
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 36 of the Agreement; and
d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).