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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21369: CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH ADURRA GROUP City of ur! rfltt(� lc www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: April 17, 2020 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Alberto Elefano, P.E., Public Works Director RE: P.R. 21369: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for management and consultant services between the City of Port Arthur and Ardurra Group, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Mitigation Program. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Houston, Texas for management and consulting services for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Program. Background: The City of Port Arthur has the opportunity to receive CDBG funding for mitigation throughout the City. Currently, the City is in need of a qualified firm to support its desire to take proactive measures to secure these funds. The City of Port Arthur advertised for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with seven professional firms responding. Ardurra Group,Inc.of Houston,Texas had the highest rating in their evaluation scores and was therefore selected to perform the management/consulting services required. Budget Impact: Funds are contingent upon grant approval of projects. CDBG Mitigation Account No. 148-2300-901.60-00. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur's City Council approve PR 21369 with Ardurra Group of Houston, Texas authorizing the City Manager to award a professional services contract for the management of the CDBG Mitigation Program for the City of Port Arthur. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" 444 4th Street X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294 PR No. 21369 4/17/20 mje Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) MITIGATION PROGRAM. FUNDS ARE CONTINGENT UPON GRANT APPROVAL IN CDBG MITIGATION ACCOUNT NO. 148-2300-901.60-00. WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has determined that it is in need of assistance in the management of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) — Mitigation Program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur advertised for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for management/consultant firms to submit their respective proposals; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur received responses from seven (7) management/consultant firms; and, WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed each submittal and has scored each using the published Evaluation Criteria, as noted in Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS, the City Staff finds that Ardurra Group, Inc. of Houston, Texas has the highest rating in their evaluation scores and recommends their selection to manage the CDBG Mitigation Program; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur to award a professional services contract, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit B, with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Houston, Texas; now, therefore, PR No. 21369 4/17/2020 mje Page 2 of 4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Houston, Texas on behalf of the City of Port Arthur for management and consultant services, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit"B"; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2020 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Thurman "Bill" Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary PR No.21369 4'17'20 mje Page 3 of 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Valecia Tizeno Ron Burton City Attorney City Manager APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: \I 1 Kandy Daniisi Acting Director of Finance Alberto Elefano, P.E. Director of Public Works Clifton illiams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Exhibit A k £ k 11 S ))4,: 77 2 _ @ 6 rn1ea 7 _ : ) / ~ 11 \ X ' . ® - ce 7 7 2 2 \ \ y ` C Az j = ®& S E K - , : est - § 3 _ x k \/ 7 ,c G e eq § _ = \ 2 N. _ / / 1, J ` e At m - / / � � - = - m ,_ cz§ k j _ to , _ � « x G = - — 3 K . S � 7 1:1 zt- - m / 2 -r / \ • \ ) x \ \i 2 A , _ % z t .... e MI =\ § - CJ MI E 0 o. /o c k u - ( { . ƒ f - � \ 7 a a _ ƒ CY \ § - / ;a' EXHIBIT "B" WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR BEFORE THE COUNCIL MEETING