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Consider recommendations regarding delivery and quantity “as needed” construction materials testing services contracts, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute three (3) Agreements for Services of Independent Contractor with NV5 West, Inc., Twining, Inc., and Achievement Engineering Corp. for construction materials testing services on “as needed” basis. Each Agreement is for a minimum amount of $50,000.00 between July 13, 2021 through June 30, 2024 with work being initiated via Task Orders; NV5 West, Inc. agreement total amount not to exceed is $1,230,250.00; Twining, Inc. agreement total amount not to exceed is $1,224,160.00; and Achievement Engineering Corp. agreement total amount not to exceed is $1,125,331.00;
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 single Task Order shall exceed $500,000.00;
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with the terms of each 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).