Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contractual Agreement with Woodard & Curran Engineering for Engineering and Architectural Design Services ($24,600 - funding is available within the 2024FY Budget Code A1440.405 - Contracted Outside Services), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH WOODWARD & CURRAN ENGINEERING FOR
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Whereas, by letter dated June 4, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contractual agreement with Woodward & Curran Engineering to provide professional engineering support services in compliance with the NYSDEC Consent Order dated January 29, 2018, for the DPW Yard at 33 Canal Street; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is required to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Consent Order dated January 29, 2018, for the Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard located at 33 Canal Street; and
Whereas, the Consent Order mandates the City to undertake corrective actions to address environmental compliance issues, requiring specialized engineering expertise; and
Whereas, Woodward & Curran Engineering has the necessary experience and expertise in environmental engineering and compliance to provide the professional engineering support services needed by the City; and
Whereas, Woodward & Curran Engineering participated in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering and Architectural Design Consultants via Bidnet and was selected as a suitable partner for these services; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works and the City's Legal Department have reviewed the proposed agreement and ensured it aligns w...
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