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CRA directs staff to pursue contract extension or new procurement to begin Harrison Street work
Summary
The board authorized staff to seek a contract change order with the existing Hollywood Boulevard contractor, pursue a best‑interest contract at the same pricing, or otherwise open a new RFQ for Harrison Street work; the motion passed unanimously.
The Hollywood CRA on Oct. 1 directed staff to pursue options that would accelerate Harrison Street improvements, including (in order of preference) issuing a change order to the existing Hollywood Boulevard contractor, using a best‑interest contract at the same pricing, or proceeding to a new request for qualifications if neither option is feasible.
General Counsel told the board legal constraints around change orders require careful review but that a 'best interest' procurement path might allow the work to proceed more quickly if justified. The attorney said staff would meet with procurement the following day to determine whether the existing contract provides the necessary flexibility; if not, the board authorized staff to move forward with a new solicitation.
Board action: Board member Shuhan moved the motion to authorize staff to pursue the change‑order or alternative contracting paths; Board member Gruber seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Levy said staff now have clear direction to proceed under the legal advice of the city attorney.
Why it matters: Board members emphasized the time savings and potential cost advantages of using the existing contractor (Burkhart) if legally permissible — staff noted a new RFQ and selection process would likely take a minimum of three months.
What’s next: Staff will consult procurement and the city attorney and will either execute a change order, use the best‑interest approach if allowable, or begin a new RFQ based on legal guidance and procurement timelines.
