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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-046 Authorizing the Execution of Consulting Services Contracts to AccentureRESOLUTION NO. 2025-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) FUNDS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP (GSG), OPERATING AS ANSER ADVISORY LLC, TO ACCENTURE A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME, TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE UNDERLYING AGREEMENT WITH SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY ACCENTURE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on November 9, 2021, the City adopted Resolution No. 2021-176 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Government Services Group (GSG), which was operating as Anser Advisory, LLC, for fiscal years 2021 through December 31, 2024, with a two-year optional renewal term; and WHEREAS, effective December 2024, Government Services Group (GSG), and Answer Advisory, LLC, has fully integrated into Accenture LLP authorized to do business in the State of Florida which has a new Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) practice and has begun operating under the Accenture brand; and WHEREAS, the existing agreement with GSG was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024; and the City wishes to exercise the option for the one-time, two-year renewal, as the City continues to require the consulting services of GSG for ongoing guidance on best practices related to the ARPA program and for the effective administration of funds; and WHEREAS, The City Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the assignment of its agreement with GSG to Accenture, and a two-year extension of the agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the foregoing “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed to be true and correct, and they are made a part of and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the assignment of the agreement for consulting services from GSG to Accenture LLP, attached as Exhibit “A” and authorizes the proper City officials to execute the two-year extension of the agreement, which is attached as Exhibit “B” and has been made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. 2 RESOLUTION #2025-046 Section 3. The two year extension shall comply with the pricing of the underlying agreement, and the City has already budgeted the funding for the proposed two year renewal of the underlying service agreement assigned to Accenture LLP. Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately. PASSED AND ADOPTED on April 8 , 2025. Motion by Vice Mayor Salvino, second by Commissioner Lewellen. FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X Yes No Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____ Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____ Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____ Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____ Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____ ATTEST: ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY Copyright © 2024 Accenture. All rights reserved. 1 March 18, 2025 Yeimy Guzman City of Dania Beach yguzman@daniabeachfl.gov Attention: Yeimy Guzman Subject: City of Dania Beach Consent to Assignment and Contract Renewal Reference: Agreements between Government Services Group and Dania Beach and all amendments, exhibits, schedules, task orders, and/or statements of work associated therewith (collectively, the “Agreement”) Dear Yeimy Guzman: As you may know, Accenture (“Accenture”) acquired Anser Advisory LLC, Anser Advisory Consulting LLC, Anser Advisory Management LLC as well as the other subsidiaries of the Company (“Anser”) on August 7, 2023 (the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, and as part of an internal reorganization to effectively integrate the Anser business into Accenture’s operations (the “Operational Reorganization”), the business of Anser will be transferred to Accenture LLP, the primary operating entity in the United States for the Accenture group of companies. Upon such intracompany transfer, Accenture will assume, pay, perform, and discharge in due course the obligations under the Agreement. Such assignment will be effective as of August 7, 2023. In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, Anser hereby provides you with notice of the assignment of the Agreements which will occur as a result of the Operational Reorganization. This official communication and assignment of the contract was communicated in an official communication delivered to the City on January 23, 2025. Similarly, Accenture, under assignment of this agreement, agrees to a two year extension of the agreement “AGREEMENT-PM0-232-2021” between Accenture and the City of Dania Beach, with the existing terms and conditions remaining in full effect. If you have any questions regarding the Operational Reorganization, please contact Corey Burbach. Please email a scanned copy of your signature on this letter to C.Burbach@accenture.com. This letter may be executed in multiple counterparts, which taken together shall constitute one instrument. We are excited about our future as part of Accenture and the opportunity to continue working with you. Sincerely, Corey Burbach Senior Vice President