Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carolyn Bloede, Director, Office of Sustainability
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Climate Action Planning Technical Assistance for the Regionally Integrated Climate Action Planning Support Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) An amendment to the agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for climate action planning technical assistance to implement the Regionally Integrated Climate Action Planning Support program and to support San Mateo County jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and tracking climate action plans; increasing the agreement amount by $717,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,107,000; and extending the contract end date from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2025; and
B) The Director of the Office of Sustainability, or the Director's designee, to execute contract amendments to modify the County's maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate) and/or modify the contract term and/or services if the modified term of services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provision.
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BACKGROUND:
The County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability (OOS) has administered the Regionally Integrated Climate Action Planning Support (RICAPS) program since 2011 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the County. The RICAPS program provides technical support to the County and county jurisdictions through monthly and quarterly working group meetings, climate action plan development, and emission inventory updates. The County has successfully contracted with Rincon Consultants, Inc. since 2021 to provide project management assistance with the RICAPS program, including providing technical assistance for climate action planning to all cities and towns, developing template policies and technical guides, and supporting collaboration to implement climate a...
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