By Brett Callwood
After some contentious recent City Council meetings, February 13th’s meeting passed without drama, as a handful of contracts were agreed upon.
Departmental (Police) Item 15A called for the council to “Authorize and Execute Three-Year Agreement with Palicon Group for Background Investigation Services Not to Exceed $246,800.”
The staff note read, “In accordance with the City of Gardena’s purchasing rules, the Gardena Police Department (GPD) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) in September 2023 to acquire a new contract for background investigation services related to both sworn and civilian applicants as the current contract has reached its term completion. The minimum requirements of the RFP were that the selected Contractor shall have a minimum of three years’ experience, shall possess a valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) license and be Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified.”
That item passed unanimously.
Departmental (Transportation) Item 18A was written on the agenda as, “Approve a Contract Change Order to Anser Advisory for Construction Management Services in the Amount of $14,565 for the GTrans Dispatch Remodel Project, JN 512 and a Revised Contract Total of $114,483.”
The staff note reads, “As result of [an] extended construction period, Anser Advisory requires additional hours to monitor Ambit’s activities both on and off the site. This involves daily visits to the construction site, conducting safety and quality check on work completed, processing Requests for Information (RFI), and reviewing invoices and paperwork. Anser Advisory submitted a request for a contract change order, amounting to $14,565, which would bring the total contract amount to $114,483. GTrans reviewed Anser Advisory’s proposal and determined they are fair and reasonable, and the work will be conducted on a time and materials basis. Therefore GTrans respectfully recommends that the City Council approve a contract change order to Anser Advisory in the amount of $14,565 and a revised project total of $114,483.”
Again, this item passed unanimously.
