Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 6-19-2023
Requesting Agency: City Attorney
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Rob Wheeler, McKenzie Brandon
Email Address: Robert.Wheeler@denvergov.org; mckenzie.brandon@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A resolution approving a proposed Fifth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP to continue providing outside litigation counsel on complex matters, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, citywide.
Amends a contract with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP by adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2025, to continue providing outside litigation counsel on complex matters, including ADA compliance, citywide. No change to contract amount (ATTNY-201842994/ATTNY-202367881). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 7-24-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-20-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Citywide
Contract Control Number:
Alfresco 201842994/ATTNY-202367881
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”):
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
This Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP contract involves a case that settled, Margaret Denny v. CCD (16CV30247). The City has yearly obligations to build ADA-compliant ramps, inspect them, and provide a report to the Plaintiffs. The City also addresses any new issues brought up by the Plaintiffs. Outside counsel assists with ongoing compliance and disputes arising out of a class action settlement of alleged ADA deficiencies in curb ramps and other complex litigation matters.
Location (if applicable):
WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts): N/A
Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)? N/A
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Amendment
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
Yes
For New contracts
Term of initial contract:
Options for Renewal:
How many renewals (i.e. up to 2 renewals)?
Term of any renewals (i.e. 1 year each):
Cost of initial contract term:
Cost of any renewals:
Total contract value council is approving if all renewals exercised:
For Amendments/Renewals Extensions:
Is this a change to cost/pricing; length of term; terms unrelated to time or price (List all that apply)?
Length of term
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
6/25/18 - 12/31/2023
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
2 years
What is the revised total term of the contract?
6/25/18 - 12/31/2025
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
What is the value of the proposed change?
What is the new/revised total value including change?
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)