Laserfiche WebLink
Staff Report by: <br />Brian Carlson <br />Budget and Finance Director <br />Topic: <br />Authorizing Execution of Professional <br />Services Agreement between Kittitas <br />County and JRP Innovative Solutions for <br />Development and Coordination of <br />County Rural Broadband Initiative <br />Meeting <br />BOCC Regular Meeting <br />Tuesday, December 20, 2022 <br /> <br />Summary: <br />• The attached PSA memorializes continued consulting work for county’s rural broadband initiative. <br />• This proposed engagement is for $135,000, and extends through Jan 31, 2014. <br />Background: <br />• This contract continues the County’s feasibility, coordination, and funding for its rural broadband initiative, <br />which was originally begun with Petrichor. <br />• Contractor was a principal with Petrichor, and has since retired from that position. <br />• Attached contract reflects continuation of this role through end of project. <br />Analysis: <br />• Contractor was county’s assigned consultant via Petrichor, and has since retired from that position. <br />• County believes that continued engagement with contractor, rather than continued relationship with <br />Petrichor via re-assigned staff, is optimal for the underlying project and programming objectives. <br />• See “Exhibit A”, beginning on pg. 13 of attachment, for full contract scope and deliverables. <br />Conclusion / Next Steps: <br />• Approve PSA; route for full execution