DATE: June 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Development Services Department
TITLE: Thirty-Two Professional Services Agreements for As-Needed Development Services Engineering Capital Improvement Program and Land Development Services
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve 32 three-year Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with consulting firms, each in amounts not-to-exceed $200,000 per fiscal year for a total of $600,000 over the three-year period, for as-needed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Land Development services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements upon receipt of all necessary documents, including any edits required by the City Attorney that do not result in any addition to the compensation paid to the Consultants.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Development Services Department's Engineering Division is responsible for managing an estimated $265 million CIP budget over the next five fiscal years, in addition to providing engineering review for private developments projects.
On March 22, 2023, and on June 21, 2023, the City Council approved a total of 34 three-year PSAs with consulting firms to provide as-needed services. These agreements enabled the Engineering CIP and Land Development groups to quickly and efficiently adjust staffing levels and obtain specialized technical support as needed, helping to accelerate CIP project delivery and facilitate timely development reviews. The existing PSAs include fifteen service categories (Category A through O), and are set to expire in June 2026.
It is important to note that these contracts are used strictly on an as-needed basis. Some firms may receive little or no work during the contract period; however, maintaining a broad pool of qualified consultants ensures the City has access to additional staffing support, including specialized expertise across a wide range of technical areas when needed.
To maintain efficien...
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