Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Berkeley Research Group, LLC, relating to providing expert witness services, increasing the maximum contract amount by $600,000 from $600,000 to $1,200,000, and extending the Agreement for a one-year period through June 30, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. (LA)

The document outlines a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Berkeley Research Group, LLC. This amendment involves increasing the maximum contract amount by $600,000 to a total of $1,200,000 and extending the Agreement for one year through June 30, 2027. The funding for this amendment is provided by Valley Health Plan and does not impact the General Fund. The document also provides a history of the contract and reasons for the amendment.

Key points

• The Third Amendment increases the maximum contract amount from $600,000 to $1,200,000.
• The Agreement is extended for one year through June 30, 2027.
• Funding for the amendment is covered by Valley Health Plan, with no impact on the General Fund.
• The Berkeley Research Group, LLC provides expert witness services to the County.
• The amendment requires Board approval due to costs exceeding the delegated authority limit.

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This document is the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Expert/Consulting Services between the County of Santa Clara and Berkeley Research Group, LLC. It amends the original agreement effective June 23, 2026, changing the term of the agreement to be effective from August 21, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It also updates the compensation and billing sections, detailing hourly rates for various positions and stipulating reimbursement for expenses and travel time. The total compensation and expenses under this agreement shall not exceed $1,200,000.

Key points

• The amendment is effective June 23, 2026.
• The term of the agreement is from August 21, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
• Hourly rates for various positions are specified, with the highest being $950.00/hour.
• The County will reimburse actual, reasonable, and necessary out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Consultant.
• Travel time within Santa Clara County is reimbursed at half the applicable hourly rate.
• Total compensation and expenses shall not exceed $1,200,000.

Limitations

• The document contains placeholders and unfilled sections, such as the date of signing.
• The text appears to be a draft as it includes formatting artifacts and incomplete information.

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