HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN 2018-10-16 Item 2F - Contract Amendment - Labor Relations Support Needs with Cabot Dow & AssociatesCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: October 4, 2018
SUBJECT: Amendment to Cabot Dow & Associates Contract
ISSUE
The contract with Cabot Dow & Associates for labor relations support needs to be amended.
BACKGROUND
The City has a contract with Cabot Dow & Associates for $35,000 for 2018, which has typically
covered the City's needs for labor relations support. However, this year has required more
support on labor relations issues and negotiations due to all of the contracts needing to be
negotiated at once. In addition, one contract has gone to interest arbitration. In order to retain
the services of Cabot Dow & Associates through December 31, 2018 the contract must be
increased. The Council is being asked to amend the contract to provide for a do not exceed
amount of $55,000.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to forward this contract to the November 5, 2018 Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed contract amendment.
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
Agreement Number:
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Amendment #1
Between the City of Tukwila and Cabot Dow & Associates
That portion of Contract No. 18-035 between the City of Tukwila and Cabot Dow &
Associates is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2: Compensation and Method of Payment. The City shall pay the Contractor
for services rendered according to the rate and method set forth on Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The total amount to be paid shall not
exceed $55,000 at a rate of $165.00 per hour.
All other provisions of the contract shall remain in full force and effect.
Dated this day of , 20
CITY OF TUKWILA CONTRACTOR
Allan Ekberg, Mayor Printed Name:
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED APPROVED AS TO FORM
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Office of the City Attorney
CA Revised December 2016
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