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An ordinance approving Amendment 2 to the contract for program management services between Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which extends the contract term for an additional thirty months and limits the scope.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to a Request For Proposal, Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. ("Gobbell Hays") was selected by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metro") to perform program management services; and,
WHEREAS, this contract engages Gobbell Hays to perform project management services outside of the range of expertise of Metropolitan Government departments; and,
WHEREAS, Gobbell Hays has been deeply involved in the various projects ongoing on the Fairgrounds property for several years and could not be replaced cost effectively while those projects continue; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.160(A) of the Metropolitan Code limits the term of contracts for services to sixty (60) months, unless otherwise authorized by the Metropolitan Council; and,
WHEREAS, Amendment 1 to the contract extended the term of the agreement for an additional twenty-eight months and was approved by BL2020-337; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the second contract amendment will benefit the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County because replacement of Gobbell Hays would entail a substantial loss of expertise and experience on the various Fairgrounds projects, which would likely result in additional costs to the Metropolitan Government and potential project delays.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Amendment 2 to the contract between Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That any future amendments to this contract shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Coun...
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