Description
Title: Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for Environmental Assessments Required for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Award and the Congressionally Directed Spending Award ($120,000)
Summary
The document outlines Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. This amendment increases the total compensation to the contractor for environmental assessments from $88,500 to a ceiling of $120,000. The funds will support the execution of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews associated with the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across 35 sites in the city, as well as additional environmental assessments for other projects funded through federal grants. This legislation is significant as it facilitates the city's compliance with federal requirements for infrastructure projects, promoting sustainable development while ensuring environmental protections are upheld. The amendment affects city departments involved in sustainability and infrastructure, as well as the contractor responsible for executing