FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering
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RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc. for Right of Way Services, Specification No. CS-2026-725BD, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000, with four (4) one-year renewal options; and
B. Approve an annual contingency of $30,000 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) owns and manages real property interests including easements, rights-of-way, and other property rights necessary to support its facilities and operations. These property interests require ongoing real estate and right-of-way services to support capital improvement projects, property transactions, easement management, and other operational needs.
OC San requires specialized right-of-way expertise to supplement staff resources and assist with these activities as needed. Professional consultant services provide OC San with access to qualified resources to support right-of-way activities, including property research, acquisition and disposition support, negotiations, easement-related services, and other real property matters. Engaging, a qualified consultant will provide additional resources and expertise to support OC San’s ongoing right-of-way needs.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
Protect OC San assets
Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
Operate and maintain facilities to minimize impacts on surrounding communities, including odor, noise, and lighting
PROBLEM
OC San’s capital improvement projects, operational needs, and real property activities including rights-of-way, easements, and acquisitions require professional right-of-way services that cannot be fully supported with existing staff resources.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Approve an agreement with Parago...
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