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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP CM15-110 for as-needed real estate property acquisition services;
Adopt Specifications No. RFP CM15-111 for as-needed relocation, property management and related services; and
Authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements with Epic Land Solutions, Inc., of Torrance, CA, Overland, Pacific and Cutler, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Paragon Partners, Ltd., of Huntington Beach, CA, for both real estate property acquisition services and relocation, property management and related services, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a three-year term, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period at the discretion of the City Manager and to execute any necessary amendments to the agreements, relative to changing the contract dollar amounts, authorizing additional services, if required, within the provisions of the agreements, and adjusting the fee schedules for inflation, all provided that the aggregate total amount of contract authority is not exceeded. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into agreements with three firms for as-needed real estate property acquisition services and relocation, property management and related services. Historically, the City has used outside firms on an as-needed basis to provide these necessary real estate services, including compliance with Federal and State guidelines, emergency board ups and property maintenance, on various projects. These services will be utilized to address acquisition, property management and/or disposition needs of City departments for current, as well as unforeseen, projects that may arise over the course of the next three to four years. At this time, all prior agreements for these specialized professional services have expired. Both RFPs were released at the same time as many firms in these industries provide both sets of services, and to facilitate efficient ma...
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