CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Bob Leek, Chief Information Officer |
Recommendation:
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Approve an Amendment to the Contract with HR&A Advisors, Inc. for CBE No. 607342-24, for Services for Broadband and Digital Equity Programs; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Amendment; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2980.700 |
Fund Name: |
Clark County Recovery Funds |
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Fund Center: |
9990110076 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
Not to exceed $3,500,000 |
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Description: |
Services for Broadband and Digital Equity Programs |
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Additional Comments: |
Amendment No. 2 will increase the Contract amount by $3,500,000, for a new total Contract amount not to exceed $5,455,000 |
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of CBE No. 607342-24 for Services for Broadband and Digital Equity Programs to HR&A Advisors, Inc. (LBE) in the amount of $1,955,000 for professional services to assist with broadband and digital equity programs.
The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
• The term of the Contract was from April 18, 2024 to April 17, 2025, and included the option to renew for 4, one-year periods. There are 2 renewal options remaining.
• Included the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with advanced written notice.
An FD6, competitive bidding exception, was approved to allow continuity of services throughout the last mile investment plan.
Amendment No. 1 modified Exhibit A: Scope of Work to remove deliverables with terminated State grant funding deliverables.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 will provide additional scopes of work for continued guidance on last mile investment plan. The attached Amendment No. 2 document details the modifications and costs involved.
HR&A Advisors, Inc. currently holds a Clark County Business Vendor Registration.
Contract Summary:
BCC Agenda Date Agenda Item No. Description Amount (*)
11/05/2024 16 Award $1,955,000
8/19/2025 10 Amendment No. 1 No fiscal impact
7/07/2026 Pending Amendment No. 2 $3,500,000
New Total Contract Amount Not to exceed $5,455,000
(*) Amounts reported reflect the maximum allowable and are inclusive of annual escalators.