Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: John L. Maltbie, County Manager
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with Dudek for Grant Writing Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Dudek for grant writing services, increasing the amount by $125,370 to an amount not to exceed $225,370, and extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2019.
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BACKGROUND:
Following the issuance of an RFP in the summer of 2015, the Board approved a contract with Dudek to provide grant application writing services in the areas of sustainability, environment, and public works for the term of November 17, 2015 through June 30, 2016 in the amount of $50,000. The agreement contained an option for the County to extend the agreement through June 30, 2017, with a maximum agreement amount of $100,000.
DISCUSSION:
Dudek is a California-focused environmental firms with extensive grant application writing experience and a proven track record of writing successful applications for grants from the California Department of Water Resources, California Coastal Conservancy, and US Bureau of Reclamation programs. With its broad experience and expertise in environmental and sustainable grants and its ability to quickly respond to County requests for assistance for the completion of grant applications, Dudek has provided invaluable services in in applying for highly competitive grants.
During the term of the original contract, Dudek assisted the County, as well as its Public Works Department and Office of Sustainability, in applying for and/or obtaining a number of grants, including: the CCAG Grant for the Midcoast Multimodal Trail and Gray Whale Cove for $400,000 (pending); the NOAA Grant for the San Mateo Regional Flood Resilience Collaborative for $516,337 (not selected, but will apply again using a similar application), the CalOES/FEMA Hazard Mitig...
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