West Covina

City Council

February 20, 2024 Item #5

Agenda Item 5

5) CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER,\nDE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES (HDL) FOR BUSINESS LICENSE OPERATIONS\nMANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the following:\nStaff recommends that the City Council approve the following:\n1. In accordance with Section 2-335(10) of Division 2 of Article VII of Chapter 2 of the West\nCovina Municipal Code, find that compliance with the City's bidding requirements and\nprocedures is not in the best interest of the City in connection with the procurement of\nadministration of the business license program due to the probability of the incumbent\nprovider being awarded based on its satisfactory experience with the City and that any\ntransition would only halt or hinder incoming revenue.\n2. Ratify execution by the Acting City Manager of Amendment Number Two to the\ncurrent agreement with HdL Software, LLC to extend the term for approximately one month\nto ensure continuity of collection services.\n3. Authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hinderliter,\nde Llamas & Associates for a term of five (5) years, in substantially the form as attached\nand in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.