PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

City of Sturgis City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026

Lawson-Fisher Proposal for Sturgis Dam FERC Support

Not-to-exceed $125,500.00 annuallyTown of SturgisLAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES PCApril 22, 2026

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Description

The Electric Department seeks approval of a not‑to‑exceed $125,500 annual professional services agreement with Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. to serve as Engineer of Record and manage FERC compliance for the Sturgis Dam and Hydroelectric Facility. The proposal bundles required safety, environmental, and regulatory tasks spanning FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not-to-exceed $125,500.00 annually

Vendor

LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES PC

Agency

Town of Sturgis, MI

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 22, 2026

Contract Term

Annual scope covering FERC compliance tasks through at least FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027, with specific submittal deadlines into early 2027

Renewal Date

2027-01-31

Renewal Info

Lawson-Fisher has historically served as Engineer of Record for the hydro dam under hourly billing; this proposal formalizes an annual not-to-exceed amount covering mandated FERC tasks through various 2026–2027 due dates, and may be renewed or updated in future years as compliance obligations continue.