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City of Marquette, MI 300 West Baraga Avenue Marquette, MI 49855


Agenda Date: 4/29/2024 New Business Professional Services Agreement - Cliffs-Dow EPA Cleanup Grant Project

BACKGROUND:

The City was successful in obtaining an EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for the former Cliffs-Dow site. The grant provides funding for cleanup activity led by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP).

The project team (Mac McClelland, Richard Baron, Mikael Kilpela, and Dennis Stachewicz) drafted and issued a request for proposals seeking a QEP for the project, including holding a walk-through of the site with interested firms.

Four proposals were received and as a result of the proposal review and interview process, the project team is recommending TriMedia Environmental and Engineering as the QEP.

Attached is a Professional Services Agreement that meets the requirements of the EPA and our City Attorney, as well as the proposal from TriMedia Environmental and Engineering.

FISCAL EFFECT:

The $125,000 cost for services is a reimbursable expense under the terms of the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the Professional Services Agreement with TriMedia Environmental and Engineering, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.

ALTERNATIVES:

As determined by the Commission.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Professional Services Agreement
	TriMedia Proposal