Agenda Item Wording:
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Baker Tilly Consultant Contract - Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements for the award of a contract for to Baker Tilly US, for professional services for the preparation of the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) federal program years 2025-2029, an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), and a Housing Condition Windshield Survey.
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Deadline for Action: 12/18/2023
Submitting Department: Finance and Technology Services
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Margie Perez, Housing Specialist, (559) 713-4460, margie.perez@visalia.city;
Melody Murch, Assistant Finance Director, (559) 713-4379, melody.murch@visalia.city; Renee Nagel, Finance Director, (559) 713-4379, renee.nagel@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
The City of Visalia issued a Request for Proposal for this contract and an evaluation committee reviewed and scored all proposals. The committee recommends that Council:
1) Award RFP 22-23-70 to Baker Tilly US, LLP; and
2) Authorized the City Manager or their designee to negotiate and execute a contract agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLC, not to exceed $117,149 for professional services for the preparation of the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) federal program years 2025-2029, an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), and a Housing Condition Windshield Survey.
Background Discussion:
The City released Request for Proposals (RFP) 22-23-70 requesting a detailed proposal from a qualified consulting firm with an understanding of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, and experienced principal staff for the development, preparation, and submission of:
* The Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) for Federal Program Years 2025-2029 in accordance with applicable requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations 24, CFR Part 91; and
* An updated Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Choice (AI) which requires the consultant to provide technical assistance,...
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