HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-083MODIFICATION NUMBER ONE TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND VOLTEDGE, INC., DBA ADY VOLTEDGE AND ALSO DBA
ADY ADVANTAGE, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
This agreement is entered into in this 21st day of April 2015 by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, 1801 27th Street,
Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365, hereafter referred to as "COUNTY", and Voltedge, Inc., dba Ady Voltedge
613 Williamson Street, Suite 201 Madison, WI 53703, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT", to modify the
Economic Development Positioning Analysis and Action Plan Developer's Contract for Services signed by
COUNTY and CONSULTANT and dated June 17, 2014, hereafter referred to as "CONTRACT".
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2014, COUNTY issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified
firms to complete a comprehensive countywide economicdevelopment positioning analysis, prepare a
report and action plan, conduct a community stakeholders project kickoff summit, and present the report
and action plan at the conclusion of the project; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2014, twelve (12) complete proposals were received in response to the
RFP; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2014, a consultant selection committee reviewed the proposals and
developed a short-list of three consulting firms to interview; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2014, the consultant selection committee interviewed the short-listed
firms and ranked the firms; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014, COUNTY approved the consultant selection committee's
consultant ranking and authorized staff to begin contract negotiations, starting with the number one
ranked firm for a contract price of up to $80,000; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, COUNTY approved an $80,000 contract with CONSULTANT to
complete a range of proposed services, including conducting a community leader's project kick-off
meeting, interviewing various officials, groups, and key individuals to obtain economic development
perceptions, completing a sites and buildings analysis, preparing a competitive positioning assessment of
COUNTY's target industries, and preparing and presenting an economic development positioning
analysis report and action plan; and
WHEREAS, that contract lists additional optional items that, pending COUNTY approval, could
be added to the contract and completed by CONSULTANT at additional cost; and
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WHEREAS, on March 3, 2015, COUNTY reviewed and accepted CONSULTANT's completed
services, detailed in a Strategic Positioning, Target Industry Assessment, and Action Plan, and also
approved moving forward with six action plan strategies recommended by CONSULTANT; and
WHEREAS, of those six action plan strategies recommended by CONSULTANT, conducting a
detailed target industry analysis is included in CONSULTANT's contract with COUNTY as an optional
item that CONSULTANT could complete at additional cost;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants, the parties agree to the
following amendments to the CONTRACT:
Revise Section 2. Scope of Services as follows:
Consultant shall perform, in a professional manner, the services set forth in Attachments to this contract
(Attachment A — Scope of Services, and Attachment B — Additional Services Accepted by County) which
outline the scope of services, schedule, and fee.
Insert an "Attachment B Additional Services Accepted by County":
Consultant to complete a Target Industry/Cluster Analysis report as detailed below
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New Target Industry/Cluster Analysis Report: Part 1
Starting without a bias on specific target industries, consultant
reviews all research conducted to date (quantitative and qualitative)
and performs an economic base analysis to which industries are
most prevalent in the county. This analysis takes the 2 -digit NAICS
code level and evaluates the size and growth of the industries over a
5 -year period and compares specific criteria with that of the region
(Brevard County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, and Indian River
County), state and U.S. Supporting data and analysis to be included
within the report.
8 to 10 weeks
from contract
execution date
$8,000
New Target Industry/Cluster Analysis Report: Part 2
Upon completion of the economic base analysis, consultant conducts
more detailed analysis of key industries and also evaluates industry
trends and assets of the county to determine the best industry fit.
Activities include preparation of specific target industry asset maps
and industry specific positioning statements for each target industry.
Supporting data and analysis to be included within the report. Report
provided to EDC and BCC.
8 to 10 weeks
from completion
of Part 1 of
Report
$8,000
Total
$16,000
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Payment Schedule for Target Industry/Cluster Analysis
Indian River County will make payments to consultant not to exceed $16,000 for completing the Target
Industry/Cluster Analysis report as outlined above. Consultant may invoice County $8,000 upon
completion and submittal of the economic base analysis portion of the report and may invoice County for
the remaining $8,000 upon completion and County's acceptance of the completed report with specific target
industry asset maps and industry specific positioning statements for the county.
All provisions of the Agreement and any attachments thereto in conflict with this Modification shall be and
are hereby changed to conform to this Modification, effective as of the date of the execution of this
Modification by both parties.
All provisions not in conflict with this Modification remain in full force and effect, and are to be performed
at the level specified in the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto duly execute this document as of the day and year first
written above.
ATTEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK CIRCT� ®tj-T
DATE: April 21, 2015
Witness
DATE: 1//s
Wesley S. Davis, Chairman
DATE: April 21, 2015
DEVELOPER
Voltedge, Inc. dba Ady Voltedge and dba Ady Advantage
By: Janet Ady, President
DATE: 411 12015
Reviewed as to form and legal sufficiency
County Attorney's Office
Date
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