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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Third Renewal Of Blanket Purchase Agreement PA600663 With Stantec Consulting Services Inc. To Provide Professional Financial Rate And Management Consultant Services Related To Utility Rates And Large User Agreements In An Annual Amount Up To $400,000.00 For The Period From October 16, 2026, To July 16, 2027.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) is actively engaged in a multi-year initiative aimed at thoroughly reviewing and updating the City’s water, sewer, and utility rate structure. This comprehensive project reflects the Department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that the City’s utility systems remain effective and equitable for all parties involved.
As part of this assessment, the Department will update the rate structure to better align with current needs and address current challenges. These adjustments are intended to enhance efficiency and fairness across all utility services.
As part of this process, the Department is committed to transparency and fairness. The review of agreements with large users is intended to ensure that updated rates and terms reflect the best interests of both the City and the users who utilize significant resources.
The City of Palm Bay, serving as the lead agency for the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative, originally awarded the regional contract to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. The contract was established for a one-year term, with provisions allowing for four optional annual renewals.
In accordance with the agreement, the City intends to exercise the third one-year renewal option. This renewal will maintain the same pricing and contractual terms and conditions as in prior years. The renewal period will run...
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