Recommend authorization to authorize the City Manager to execute contract modification No. 1 with Ward Architecture and Preservation for Historic Preservation Consulting Services in the amount of $13,430. This modification is needed to complete the historical resources survey of Cuyler-Brownville by extending the terms through October 30, 2020 and increasing the original amount of $35,000 by $13,430. The historical resources survey began in 2018 with a grant award from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division (GADNR HPD) with required matching funds from the City of Savannah, however funding was insufficient to complete the project. In partnership with Metropolitan Planning Commission, the City applied for and received an additional award from GADNR HPD for project completion.  Funding for the contract increase is sourced from GADNR HPD for $6,800; City of Savannah for $3,944; Historic Savannah Foundation for $2,686.   

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals which evaluates criteria in addition to cost.  The criteria used to evaluate these proposals were qualifications and experience, references, experience on similar projects, proposed project approach, unit cost per building surveyed, and local vendor participation. 

The contract term shall be from September 26, 2019 through December 31, 2020.

Approval