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File #: 18-0964    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 8/27/2018 In control: Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
On agenda: 9/17/2018 Final action: 9/17/2018
Title: A resolution approving a proposed first Amendment between the City and County of Denver and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research concerning weather consulting services at Denver International Airport. Amends a contract with University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) by adding $356,730 for a new total of $601,730 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-21 for weather consulting services at Denver International Airport (201522205-01). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-18.
Indexes: Zach Rothmier
Attachments: 1. RR18 0964 DIA UCAR, 2. 18-0964 Contract_University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.pdf, 3. 18-0964 Filed Resolution_University Corp for Atmospheric Research.pdf, 4. 18-0964 Filed Resolution_University Corp for Atmospheric Research.pdf, 5. 18-0964 - signed

Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)

 

Date Submitted: 8-28-18

 

Requesting Agency: Denver International Airport

                               Division:

 

Subject Matter Expert:

Name: Angela Casias

Email: Angela.Casias@flydenver.com

 

 

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 first Amendment between the City and County of Denver and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research concerning weather consulting services at Denver International Airport.

Amends a contract with University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) by adding $356,730 for a new total of $601,730 and three years for a new end date of 12-31-21 for weather consulting services at Denver International Airport (201522205-01).  The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-8-18.  The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-5-18.

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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Council District 11

 

Contract Control Number: 201522205-01

 

Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)

 

Type and Scope of services to be performed:

UCAR will continue providing a tailored Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) for DEN. MDSS is a web-based application that provides guidance on winter maintenance decisions (treatment types, timing, rates, and locations). These decisions have a considerable impact on roadway safety and efficiency. UCAR will also provide the following enhancements during the next three years:

                     New MDSS Display Technology compatible with desktop and mobile devices

                     Customize the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model for Colorado.

                     Runway Friction/Runway Condition Assessment Prediction for DEN

                     Weathernet Professional Meteorological Services

 

Location (if applicable):

 

WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts):

 

Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?

 

Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?

 

Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source? Sole Source. UCAR is the original tailored Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS)

                     

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)?

 

If length changing

What was the length of the term of the original contract?

 Three years

What is the length of the extension/renewal?

Three years

What is the revised total term of the contract?

Six years

If cost changing

What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?

$245,000.00

What is the value of the proposed change?

$356,730.00

What is the new/revised total value including change?

$601,730.00

If terms changing

Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)