DATE: September 24, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Retroactive FY 2024-25 Agreement with The Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34) determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with The Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County (EDC) as EDC is the only vendor suited, equipped, and authorized to promote and market the resources and economy of Fresno County; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with EDC to promote and market the resources and economy of Fresno County, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 ($100,000).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will ensure that EDC continues to provide businesses with technical assistance to encourage the location of new industry and the retention and expansion of existing businesses within the cities and unincorporated communities of the County. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may opt not to approve the recommended action. However, the recommended action is consistent with the Board's ongoing assignment of the County's current economic development responsibilities.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024. The recommended agreement has been delayed so that it may include recent updates.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
It is requested that the County find under AP No. 34 that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as the E...
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