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Salary Study January 28, 2002 Page 3 of 3 Dembrowsky and Associates submitted its proposal in four parts, namely, a transmittal letter, firm qualifications, detailed proposal and study timeframe and a fee schedule. The section, covering seven pages, describing how Ms. Dembrowsky will conduct the classification and full compensation study is attached for your review, along with the fee schedule. The time estimated for the project is six months. Copies of both proposals were provided to the Committee Members, in advance for preliminary study, enabling the members to unanimously concur that the proposal submitted by Ms. Dembrowsky was by far the most complete and addressed the City's needs. The Committee expressed concern for the project cost submitted by Dembrowsky and Associates; however, the Committee noted that the firm had "committed to completing the project within the proposed project fees, not to exceed $67,135." It is important to note that the firm did not propose to seek change orders. Also, the Committee recalled that Ms Dembrowsky in her interview had pointed to the fact that City Staff could perform some of the work, via preparation of documents, contact with employees and data entry, to help reduce its costs. As requested by the Committee, this author contacted Ms. Dembrowsky and relayed the Committee's concern about the cost and she confirmed that City Staff could perform certain tasks that would help to drive down the capped amount. I informed her that City Staff had entered the salary and benefits data into the Benchmark Salary and Benefits Survey System, monitored by the City of Fontana, and that the City of Colton as a participating member had access to salary and benefits data from Inland Empire and South Bay and Orange County cities. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This item does not carry environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT: The amount not to exceed $67,135 is already included within the 2001-02 budget in Account No. 100- 6020-6020-2350. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the Members of the City Council accept and approve the City's Salary/Compensation Study Committee's selection of Dembrowsky and Associates, who shall be authorized to conduct a comprehensive classification and salary/compensation study for the General Unit, Mid - Manager Employees Unit and Executive Unit for the total cost of $67,135. It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute the City's standard Professional Services Agreement with modifications deemed necessary and appropriate by the City Manager and City Attorney, which shall incorporate the relevant provisions of the Consultant's proposal. Att (2) City Attorney: V • JJgi1LZU-1C,-, Finance Director: OTHER: