SR 01-24-2017 3H
Ci ty Council
Report
City Council Meeting : January 24, 2017
Agenda Item: 3.H
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Gigi Decavalles -Hughes, Director , Finance Department
Subject: Innovative Resources Consultant Group Agreement
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Man ager to negotiate and
execute an agreement in the amount of $120,000 with Innovative Resources Consultant
Group (IRCG), for staff development, teambuilding and coaching services. Th e
agreement would be for three years , with future year funding contingent on Council
budget approval.
E xecutive Summary
On October 25, 2016, Council approved a Fourth Modification to an agreement
previously entered into with Innovative Resources Consulting Group, Inc., a California -
based company, in February 2014. Staff subsequently learned that IRCG, Inc.
dissolved in August 2013. The principals of IRCG, Inc. now operate as a sole
proprietorship. To ensure that the City has entered into an agreement with the proper
part y , staff recommends that Council approve a five -year agreement with Innovative
Resource s Consulting Group (IRCG) for a total of $120,000 for staff development, team
building and coaching services .
Background
On October 26, 2016 (Attachment A), staff presented Council with a Fourth Modification
to a contra ct previously entered into with IRC G, Inc.in February 2014 (the “Original
Agreement”). The intent of the Fourth Modification was to extend contract terms and
increase the amount of compensation. Staff further intended to create a citywide
agreement for better track ing and report ing , and t o ensure personnel data
confidentiality. Council approved the proposed Fourth Modification of $120,000, for a
five year and four month amended agreement not to exceed $199,000.
Discussion
Following Council approval of the contract modification, staff le arned that in August
2013 IRCG , Inc. was dissolved. IRCG, Inc., therefor e , no longer exist ed as an entity at
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the time the City entered into the Original Agreement. The principals of IRCG, Inc. now
operate as a sole proprietorship under the name IRCG. To ensure that the City has
entered into an agreement with the proper part y , staff recommends that Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with IRCG for three years, with a
total budget of $120,000, to provide staff development, teambui lding, and coaching
services .
Vendor/Consultant Selection
IRCG uses the Personalysis® methodology to gather information on staff’s style
strengths that is then used to improve team dynamics and communication through
workshops and smaller sessions, assis t individuals in improving their leadership and
management skills, and facilitate strategic planning.
Staff has determined that IRCG is exclusively qualified to perform this work because of
the ir use and knowledge of the proprietary methodology and IRCG’s experience with
the City’s professional culture and staff relationships.
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
The agreement to be awarded to IRCG is $120,000. C ontract amounts would be
charged to various accounts as departments identify a need for ser vices. Funds are
available in the FY 2016 -17 budget within the department operating budgets and would
be encumbered as needed. Future year funding is continge nt on Council budget
approval.
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Prepared By: Stephanie Lazicki, Principal Administrative Analyst
A pproved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. October 25, 2016 - Weblink
B. IRCG Oaks Initiative Disclosure Form (Signe d) 12.30.16
Reference:
Agreement No. 10421
(CCS)