Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Tory A. Newman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for on-call Inspector of Record services increasing the not-to-exceed amount by an additional $225,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 and extending the term through July 10, 2030.
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BACKGROUND:
On July 11, 2023, this Board adopted Resolution No. 079814(i) authorizing an Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for Inspector of Record (IOR) services on an as-needed basis to assist the Department of Public Works (Department) managed Capital Projects. The Agreement term was from July 11, 2023 through July 10, 2026.
On April 22, 2026, as authorized by Resolution No. 079814(i), the Director of Public Works executed Amendment No. 1 to add plan review services and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $25,000 and extending the term through July 10, 2028.
DISCUSSION:
The Department currently has several projects including the Family Justice Center, Pescadero Fire Station 59, Mitten Road Tenant Improvements, COB2 and HOJ 1st Floor Projects with aggressive timelines as a result of the County moving out of leased spaces and moving into County owned buildings. The Department is in need of IOR and plan review services for these projects, as well as other Capital Improvement Plan projects. There are open task orders with 4Leaf, Inc., one of which have plans expected to be submitted in early 2027. Changing the IOR mid-project would cause significant delays in project delivery.
4Leaf, Inc. has the in-house resources and capacity to expedite the plan review process, helping to meet the required project timelines. The Department is requesting that the current on-call agreement be extended to allow 4Leaf, Inc. to provide the necessary services. The Departm...
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