Financial Consulting Services for Grant Funds

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to BerryDunn for financial consulting services related to grant funds, specifically American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The contract is for a period of three years, with the option for renewal. BerryDunn will provide services such as grant management, compliance, and consulting to help the City optimize its use of ARPA funds. The contract includes provisions for payment, termination, and warranties, as well as requirements for record-keeping and auditing. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include: • The City has allocated $135.7 million in ARPA funding, which will be used for various projects and programs, including relief for families and small businesses, community reinvestment, and workforce development. • BerryDunn will help the City identify funding sources, recommend approaches, create a strategy to optimize the use of ARPA funds, and track and reconcile federal funds. • The contract includes a provision for termination, which can be initiated by the City with or without cause, upon giving 30 days' written notice. • The contract also includes provisions for payment, with the City's preferred method of payment being via credit card. • The contract requires BerryDunn to maintain records and make them available for inspection and audit by the City. Some bullet points highlighting the key aspects of this contract include: • Grant management and compliance services for ARPA funds • Consulting services to optimize the use of ARPA funds • Payment provisions, including the City's preferred method of payment via credit card • Termination provisions, including the City's right to terminate the contract with or without cause • Record-keeping and auditing requirements • Provisions for warranties and warranties requirements Overall, this contract is for financial consulting services related to grant funds, and it includes provisions for payment, termination, and warranties, as well as requirements for record-keeping and auditing.