Description
Title: Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and GHD, Inc., (Consultant) for Environmental Consultant and Cleanup Services for 1457 H Street Cleanup (Project), to extend the original Agreement term from March 20, 2026, to October 7, 2027, in alignment with the grant operation period.
Summary
The First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and GHD Inc. extends the term of the contract for the 1457 H Street Cleanup project until October 7, 2027, aligning with a grant extension. This amendment allows GHD to continue providing necessary services to fulfill the requirements of the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant Program. The legislation affects the City of Fresno, its residents, and the environment by facilitating the cleanup and eventual redevelopment of the site for affordable housing, thereby promoting community revitalization and safety. The project schedule includes various phases such as site investigation, soil vapor sampling, and remediation, ensuring that the city's obligations under the grant are met effectively. This amendment is crucial for maintaining progress on the project and