2024-0038
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
ORDINANCE NO. ____________
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An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement by and between St. Charles Parish and Barowka and Bonura Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C. for FEMA Public Assistance Program Services.
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WHEREAS, following a Presidential disaster declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) grant program provides federal assistance to government organizations for debris removal, emergency protective measures, permanent repairs, and related administrative costs; and,
WHEREAS, consulting and representation services may be necessary to administer and manage disaster relief and recovery efforts in St. Charles Parish to ensure that all available funding is maximized and obtained; and,
WHEREAS, in compliance with Federal procurement regulations, St. Charles Parish issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for FEMA Public Assistance Program Services to select a qualified firm to provide said services on an as needed basis. The RFP was publicly advertised and proposals were received on November 16, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, all proposals received have been reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the Selection Criteria as set forth in the RFP and it is recommended that the Agreement be awarded to Barowka and Bonura Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Professional Services Agreement for FEMA Public Assistance Program Services by and between St. Charles Parish and Barowka and Bonura Engineers and Consultants, L.L.C. is hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement and to act on behalf of St. Charles Parish in all matters pertaining to this Agreement.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
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