Drafter
Clerk 02/04/2009
Title
A MOTION authorizing the chair of the council to enter into Amendment No. 7 of Contract No. P43024P, Agreement for Professional Services for Brightwater Project Oversight Services.
Body
WHEREAS, King County entered into a professional services contract with R.W. Beck, Inc., to provide independent oversight and monitoring of the design and construction of the treatment plant, conveyance facilities and marine outfall for the Brightwater Project in March 2005, and
WHEREAS, the metropolitan King County council adopted the 2007 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 15652, appropriating funds for a pilot project within the King County auditor's office to provide independent, legislative oversight of King County's major capital construction projects, and
WHEREAS, the metropolitan King County council approved the 2007 and 2008 work programs for the King County auditor's office, as required by K.C.C. 2.20.045, and mandating the office to provide independent and expert legislative oversight of the Brightwater Project to ensure receipt of sufficient and timely information on the project scope, schedule and budget, and to promote transparency and public accountability in the development of the wastewater treatment facilities, and
WHEREAS, the total contract price of 886,289 dollars was established per Amendment #4, and
WHEREAS, management responsibility for the Brightwater Project oversight contract was transferred from the department of natural resources and parks, wastewater treatment division to the metropolitan King County council under the management of the county auditor's office in July 2008 per Amendment #5, and
WHEREAS, the duration of Contract No. P43024P was extended from December 31, 2008, to February 15, 2009, per Amendment #6, and
WHEREAS, R.W. Beck and the King County auditor's office agree on the terms of Contract No. P43024P and prior Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and
WHEREAS, Motion 10651, Section III, as...

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