REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOE VARGAS, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BELINDA MCMILLAN HAENER, Interim Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the award of a consulting services agreement with The LeFlore Group, LLC, of Whittier, California, not to exceed the amount of $269,360
1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that the LeFlore Group, LLC is uniquely qualified to provide technical expert services to the Department of Transportation
2. Approve the Consultant Services Utilizing the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) to Establish a 3-year Contract with the LeFlore Group, LLC, Not to Exceed $269,360 to Provide Technical Expert Services for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded activities
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a 3-year contract for Consultant Services Utilizing the California Multiple Award Schedule with the LeFlore Group, LLC, not to exceed $269,360.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation requires technical assistance to provide oversight and ensure compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded activities. The Department's federally funded projects are in the areas of construction, project management, quality assurance, program management, and procurement. With the influx of funding from the CARES Act, ARPA, and CRRSAA, the Department will recognize an additional $66M of FTA funds. The FTA has notified recipients that it will implement supplemental oversight activities, in addition to regular oversight activities. Mr. Rudy LeFlore of The LeFlore Group, LLC, is recommended due to his unique qualifications, namely many years of experience in managing federal compliance as well as his established record of performance with the Department of Transportation.
BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2020, the former President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into la...
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