Title
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement No. AGR 16-4270 with Virtue & Najjar, P.C. in an Amount of $200,000.00 for a Revised Total Agreement Amount of $400,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Providing Legal Services in Connection with the Incorporated County of Los Alamos' Utilities Operations
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement No. AGR 16-4270 with Virtue & Najjar, P.C. in an Amount of $200,000.00 for a Revised Total Agreement Amount of $400,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Providing Legal Services in Connection with the Incorporated County of Los Alamos' Utilities Operations, and forward to Council for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Staff and the County Attorney recommend that the Board approve the amendment as presented.
Body
The County has been using Virtue & Najjar for legal services as requested by the County Attorney in connection with County’s utilities operations. Virtue & Najjar is currently supporting Utilities in the San Juan Generating Station, New Mexico Gas Company, UAMPS Carbon Free Power Project and other utility matters as requested. Staff recommends issuing a new contract to Virtue and Najjar for ongoing support as requested. The County Attorney's office has reviewed this contract amendment and agrees that the continued use of the services of this firm is in the best interests of Los Alamos County.
Alternatives
Solicit new bids for outside legal services and potentially need to bring a new provider up to speed on current legal matters being administered by Virtue and Najjar.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
Fiscal impact included annually in Utilities fiscal year budgets. No staff impact.
Attachments
A - AGR16-4270-A1