To: Dr. Beverly Brown, Community & Economic Development Committee Chairperson
From: Derek Bradshaw, Director
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RE: Contract Extension for SHPO Section 106 Review Services
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
GCMPC staff is requesting approval of a three-year contract extension between GCMPC and Commonwealth Heritage Group, LLC dba Chronicle Heritage and for the extension to be signed by Chairperson Avery. Staff is also requesting approval of a purchase order for $60,000 for this contract extension that will not exceed $30,000 per year (Acct. #2340-705.07-801.004, #2360-705.08-801.004, #1010-640.02-801.004).
BACKGROUND:
Resolution #2021-276, approved by the Board of Commissioners on April 28, 2021, relates to a consultant service contract for Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Section 106 reviews with Chronicle Heritage. SHPO Section 106 reviews are a component of the environmental review process for community development projects funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Michigan SHPO requires that Section 106 reviews be completed by qualified historians and archeologists. Due to this, GCMPC contracted with Chronicle Heritage, who holds these qualifications. The current contract with Chronicle Heritage expires on April 27, 2024, however one three-year extension is possible under the language of the current contract. The new extension will commence on April 28, 2024, and end on April 27, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending approval of the contract extension between GCMPC and Chronicle Heritage for SHPO Section 106 review services. Staff is also recommending the approval of a purchase order for Chronicle Heritage's services.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
This is an existing contract that will allow staff to continue working with the selected consultant over the next three years.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The contract is for an amount up to $30,000 annually that will not exceed a total of $60,000 over ...
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