Title
ADD-ON - Request to Authorize Agreement with OIR Group, Inc., to Conduct Independent Review; Further Request to Authorize City Controller to Disburse Funds for Purposes of this Ordinance (Ordinance S-43870)
Description
ADD-ON Item No. 161.1 - Request to authorize the City Manager, or person designated by him, to enter into an agreement with OIR Group, Inc., to conduct an independent review of the City of Phoenix Police Department engagement with protesters following President Trump's rally on August 22, 2017. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse the funds for purposes of this ordinance.
Report
Summary
The OIR Group has conducted a number of independent reviews of critical incidents across the United States. Under the proposed agreement, OIR Group will conduct an independent assessment of the City of Phoenix Police Department engagement with protesters following President Trump's rally in the Phoenix Convention Center on August 22, 2017. The total amount of the agreement will not exceed $45,000 for all services.
Contract Term
The agreement term begins on September 1, 2017, and expires on the first to occur of the following: (1) one year; or (2) completion of services. The City reserves the right to exercise two one-year options to extend the agreement if in the City's best interests.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher, Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr., and the City Attorney's Office.