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Item 3.c.
CD BOARD OF •'
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT POSITION PAPER
DRAFT i
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIENATI
CONSULTING GROUP, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,
INCREASING THE TOTAL COST CEILING TO $222,200 TO FACILITATE
ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK, SPECIFICALLY
ASSISTING THE BOARD AND DISTRICT STAFF WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN AS
WELL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
TEJ I O'MALLEY, HUMAN RESOURCES AND
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER -
HUMAN RESOURCES
REVIEWED BY: PHILIPLEIBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
ISSUE
Board Policy BP-037, Delegation of Authority to General Manager requires Board approval for the
General Manager to sign agreements exceeding $200,000. Additionally, given that this agreement is also
to assist the Board with upcoming organizational development initiatives, it is being brought to the Board
for approval.
BACKGROUND
Dr. Bienati's current contract with Central San expires September 30, 2025. The contract was originally
executed with a cost ceiling of $42,500 and in 2019, $15,000 was added for additional Board support
including assisting with the strategic planning process. In 2022, $55,000 was added for facilitating three
years of performance appraisals for the General Manager, Secretary of the District, and General Counsel
and additional related Board support. In 2022, $89,700 was added to facilitate the 2023 Management
Academy and provide additional leadership training and development bringing the contract to its current
cost ceiling of $202,200.
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Given the relationship that Dr. Bienati has established with the Board, and his understanding of the Central
San's Strategic Plan Goals, it is recommended that the Board retain the services of Dr. Bienati to continue
to assist with the Executive Management Team performance appraisals, Board support, training and
coaching of the leadership team.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
The Board could elect not to amend this contract. This alternative is not recommended as Dr. Bienati has
extensive experience and knowledge working with Central San and many of these initiatives are already in
progress and funds are needed to ensure completion.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The work completed under this revision is not to exceed $20,000 over the remaining duration of the
contract (completion date of September 30, 2025).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Administration Committee reviewed this item at its September 5, 2023 meeting and
recommended
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to an existing professional consulting services
agreement with Bienati Consulting Group, I nc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000, increasing the total
cost ceiling to $222,200, to facilitate additional organizational development work, specifically assisting the
Board and District staff with the development of the Fiscal Year 2024-2026 strategic plan as well provide
assistance with additional leadership development activities.
Strategic Plan Tie -In
GOAL THREE: Workforce Diversity and Development
Strategy 3 - Retain skilled workers by investing in resources and opportunities for all employees to grow and
thrive, Strategy 4 - Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
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