Summary:
A Request for Qualification Statements (RQS) for Vineland Road and Lake Greenwood to Lake Davis drainage improvement projects was issued on October 17, 2016. Two (2) firms responded to this solicitation, and the Consultants' Qualifications Board certified both firms on November 21, 2016. On December 7, 2016, the Advisory Committee shortlisted these same firms for formal interviews and oral presentations. After final presentations, on December 21, 2016, the Advisory Committee met to generate a ranking of the firms as follows:
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CDM Smith, Inc.
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Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
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The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows:
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Howard Elkin
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Asst. Division Manager, Streets and Drainage(Chair)
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Lisa Henry
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Division Manager, Streets and Stormwater
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James Hunt
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Dep Public Works Director-City Engr.
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Susan Ussach
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Engineering Design Manager
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LaChisha Lewis
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Contract Compliance Investigator II, MBE Office
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CDM Smith, Inc. has indicated that they will utilize a 30% total WBE participation goal with the subconsultants as shown on the attached MBE Bid Summary. |
Recommended Action:
Approval of the Advisory Committee’s ranking and approval for the Chief Procurement to proceed with the negotiations for a contract with the top ranked firm, CDM Smith, Inc., in ranked order, until successful. |