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Largo hires consultant for SRF loan compliance at $572,000 to manage Davis‑Bacon and Buy America obligations
Summary
The commission awarded RFP 25P840 SRF loan compliance services to Angie Brewer & Associates LLC for $572,000, a lump‑sum contract to ensure compliance with Davis‑Bacon wage rules and Buy America requirements during the wastewater injection project; commissioners debated cost, duration and the risk of noncompliance (including potential repayment of loan disbursements).
City staff sought commission approval to award RFP 25P840 for State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan compliance services to Angie Brewer & Associates LLC for $572,000. Staff explained the consultant would ensure compliance with Davis‑Bacon federal wage requirements and the Build America Buy America statute, submit disbursement requests and manage ongoing SRF audit and reconciliation work.
Commissioners questioned why the work could not be completed in‑house; staff said the expertise and continuous monitoring required for SRF compliance is specialized and infrequent (loans every 4–5 years), arguing that consultants reduce the risk of noncompliance and potential penalties. Commissioners also discussed contract duration and budgetary treatment (staff said the lump‑sum contract was budgeted in FY26 and services may extend through 2028–29 for final audits and disbursement reconciliation).
Concerns about "sticker shock" were raised, balanced by staff notes that noncompliance could jeopardize disbursements or require repayment of loan funds. One commissioner described the consultant engagement as risk mitigation, noting the premium equated to approximately 2.2% relative to loan risks discussed in the hearing. The commission approved the award by recorded vote (6‑0).
