File #: 24-049   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/12/2024 In control: County Board
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NEW VENTURE ADVISORS, LLC TO PROVIDE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PROJECT CONSULTING SERVICES
Attachments: 1. Exec. Sum., 2.
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AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NEW VENTURE ADVISORS, LLC TO PROVIDE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PROJECT CONSULTING SERVICES

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WHEREAS, Kane County Development and Community Services Department is seeking to authorize a contract with New Venture Advisors LLC, a consulting firm, to provide one or more project services identified in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, New Venture Advisors has demonstrated relevant experience and the capabilities to deliver quality services as shown through project samples and references submitted in response to Kane County's solicitation for qualified service providers (RFQ #: 24-015-TS - Agricultural Consultants); and

WHEREAS, The Department has identified priority needs for specialized contractual services to administer various agricultural programs and planning efforts including items provided in Exhibit A - NVA attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, New Venture Advisors has indicated which consulting services they are willing and able to provide in their RFQ submission, which are aligned with the priority service 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," of which New Venture Advisors was included, to be considered by the County Board; and

WHEREAS, The Department will make determinations as to which project needs will be prioritized and fulfilled by New Venture Advisors, with consideration for the requirements of approved funding sources and time needed to complete project deliverables.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Kane County Board that the Kane County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to execute a contract with New Venture Advisors, LLC, not to exceed $305,000 (Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars), in the form it is attached in as Exhibit A.

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