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AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH [CONSULTANTS TBD] TO PROVIDE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PROJECT CONSULTING SERVICES
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WHEREAS, The Department has defined a series of Agriculture Planning and Project Services (see Exhibit 1 in attached service agreement) that are specialized in nature and align with Kane County's goals for supporting local food access, preserving farmland, and fostering economic opportunities in the agricultural sector; and
WHEREAS, The Kane County Development and Community Services Department is seeking to authorize contracts with [Consultants TBD], to provide one or more of the listed planning and project services; and
WHEREAS, The Development and Community Services Department has evaluated the statements of qualifications submitted by [Consultants TBD] in response to RFQ #: 26-020 - Agricultural Consultants, and determined that these vendors demonstrate the necessary experience and capabilities to provide contractual services on behalf of Kane County; and
WHEREAS, [Consultants TBD] have indicated which types of consulting services they can provide that are aligned with the planning and project needs identified by the Department; and
WHEREAS, The Department has put forth a concurrent resolution "Authorizing the Approval of Qualified Vendors to Provide Technical Services for Food and Agriculture Projects in Kane County," of which [Consultants TBD] were included and recommended as prequalified vendors; and
WHEREAS, Any forthcoming project activities to be carried out by the consultants will be provided in a written scope of work with a cost proposal, to be reviewed for approval by the Department Director; and
WHEREAS, The Department will make determinations as to which project needs will be prioritized and fulfilled by [Consultants TBD], with consideration for the availability and requirements of approved funding sources, deadlines of future funding opportunities,...
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