Summary:
A Request for Qualification Statements (RQS) for the subject project was issued on May 29, 2018. Thirteen (13) firms responded to this solicitation, and the Consultants' Qualifications Board certified all thirteen (13) firms on July 16, 2018. On July 25, 2018, the Advisory Committee shortlisted seven (7) firms for formal interviews. On August 8 and 9, 2018, formal interviews took place, which resulted in the Committee’s ranking as follows:
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CDM Smith, Inc.
GTC Engineering Corporation
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
RS&H, Inc.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
E-Sciences, Inc.
Cribb Philbeck Weaver Group, Inc.
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The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows:
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Eva “Nicki” Wesson
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Project Manager II (Chair)
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James Hunt
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Deputy Public Works Director
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Lisa Henry
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Streets and Stormwater Division Manager
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Richard Lee
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Stormwater Assistant Division Manager
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LaChisha Lewis
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Compliance Investigator II, M/WBE Office
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The Committee recommends awarding contracts to the top six (6) ranked firms. The term of these contracts will be for a period of two (2) years, with a renewable option to extend the contracts for one (1) additional year.
Each firm has committed to utilizing 18% MBE subconsultants and 6% WBE subconsultants, for a total of 24% MWBE utilization, as detailed on the attached MWBE Participant Summary. |
Recommended Action:
Approval of the Advisory Committee's ranking and approval for the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute contracts, and all subsequent renewals, for Continuing Contracts with the top six (6) ranked firms, CDM Smith, Inc., GTC Engineering Corporation, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., RS&H, Inc., Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. and E-Sciences, Inc., subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office. Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute Service Authorizations of up to $200,000 per authorization. |