TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
FROM: Shelby Ball, Procurement Specialist
DATE: February 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement for Continuing Professional Environmental, Ecological, and Biological Support Services (RFQ 2023060)
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BACKGROUND
On September 26, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners awarded RFQ 2023060 to Ecological Associates, Inc. (fka The Transit Group, Inc.), Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Applied Ecology, Inc., G.K. Environmental, Inc., Environmental Science Associates, and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc., effective October 11, 2023, for continuing professional environmental, ecological, and biological support services.
On September 23, 2025, the Board approved the First Extension and Amendment to the Agreement for these services with all vendors except G.K. Environmental, who declined to provide updated insurance information. The extension was for an additional two-year period and the amendment addresses termination for breach language as required in Statute.
ANALYSIS
At the time of the First Extension and Amendment, the consultants requested rate changes. Staff inadvertently did not include these in the amendment. Staff would like to include an additional amendment to the agreement to memorialize these rate changes. This has not affected any current work orders based off this contract. These changes are in effect for the remainder of the agreement and we will not consider any additional changes.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Services are on an as needed basis and funding for work orders under the agreements will vary, based on project and department. Individual work orders over $200,000 will continue to be brought before the Board for review and approval.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Approval of award and first extension and amendment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board approve the Second Amendment to the Agreements with Ecological Associates, Inc. (fka The Transit Group, Inc.), Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Applied Ecology, Inc., Environmental Science Associates, and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute them after the County Attorney has approved them as to form and legal sufficiency.