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Agreements for Grant Writing Services August 15, 2017 Page 2 The top two rated firms each have expertise in a specific area of grant writing. Engineering Solutions Services has a great deal of experience with the grant and supplemental funding programs offered by the State of California. Townsend Public Affairs has more extensive expertise in Federal grant programs. Upon consideration of the firms' distinctive competencies, and in light of the City's funding needs, staff recommends awarding contracts to both firms. Each have prior experience working with the City and have provided excellent service. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets), Strategy C (invest resources and technology to extend the service life of existing infrastructure to protect the City's investment and support a high quality of life standard). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The annual aggregate amount of $215,000 for both agreements is budgeted and available for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2017-18 in the following Public Works accounts: nt Description Account Number Amount Water Administration/Engineering 06017645-62300 $100,000 Sanitary Sewer Service 05617640-62300 $100,000 Administrative Services 10117601-62300 $ 15,000 Subsequent funding of $215,000 annually will be similarly budgeted in FY 2018-19, FY 2019-20, and FY 2020-2021; and in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23, if the renewal options are exercised. I�IA )O� Fr d Mousavipour Executive Director Public Works Agency FM/NS APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez n Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency Exhibits: 1. Agreement with Engineering Solutions Services 2. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs 25K-2