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Contract Amendments for Utility Engineering Services

Original title: Second Amendment to the agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. and the First Amendment with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Utilities Engineering Consulting Services.

Record date · September 18, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The local government has approved s to existing engineering consulting contracts with Ardurra Group, Inc. and CDM Smith, Inc. for utility-related services.

Why it matters

These s modify the terms of ongoing engineering contracts for utility infrastructure, which dictates the scope and management of public utility projects.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Ardurra Group, Inc.

The firm is subject to the terms of the second amendment to their existing utility engineering contract.

Directly affected

CDM Smith, Inc.

The firm is subject to the terms of the first amendment to their existing utility engineering contract.

Directly affected

Utilities Department

The department will manage the updated consulting services provided by the two firms.

Key Facts

  • The government approved a second amendment to the agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc.
  • The government approved a first amendment to the agreement with CDM Smith, Inc.
  • The contracts are for Utilities Engineering Consulting Services.
  • The file number for this legislative action is 25-1303A.
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  • The legislation was introduced on August 20, 2025.
  • The status of the file is recorded as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these companies hired to do?
They are hired to provide .
What does an 'amendment' to a contract mean in this context?
An indicates a change to the original terms of the agreement, such as scope, duration, or specific project requirements.

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Concurrent Utility Contract Updates

The government is updating engineering consulting agreements for two separate firms simultaneously under the same file number.

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  • Controversy10
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