Summary:
A Request for Qualification Statements (RQS) for the subject project was issued on January 7, 2019. Fifteen (15) firms responded to this solicitation, and the Consultants' Qualifications Board certified all fifteen (15) firms on February 15, 2019. On February 20, 2019, the Advisory Committee shortlisted five (5) firms for formal interviews. On March 6, 2019, formal interviews took place, which resulted in the Committee’s ranking as follows:
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MSE Group, LLC
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC
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The members of the Advisory Committee are as follows:
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Dan Dashtaki
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Environmental Manager (Chair)
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Erik Melear
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Project Manager II
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Mike Alexander
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Environmental Specialist III
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Mike Melzer
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Project Manager II
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LaChisha Lewis
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Compliance Investigator III, M/WBE Office
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The Committee recommends awarding contracts to the top three (3) 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 (CPO) to negotiate and execute contracts, and all subsequent renewals, for Continuing Contracts with the top three (3) ranked firms, MSE Group, LLC, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. and Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office. Authorize the CPO to execute Service Authorizations of up to $200,000 per authorization. |