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MOTION TO APPROVE THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE AND TO AWARD PSUT-18-03 "UTILITIES COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN SERVICES" TO CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC., AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
Note: This item was previously presented as File ID # 18-0753 (Agenda Item # 14) on August 22, 2018, and was deferred by the City Commission for further review on issues of conflicts of interest in the procurement evaluation committee process. In addition, on September 4, 2018 this item was deferred again by the City Commission due to the absence of Vice Mayor Good, and the desire for all members of the Commission to provide input on this item.
1. On June 6, 2018, the City Commission authorized the advertisement of PSUT-18-03 "Utilities Comprehensive Master Plan Services”, which was advertised on June 12, 2018.
2. The purpose of this solicitation was to provide Utility Comprehensive Master Plan Services.
3. On July 10, 2018, the City opened three (3) proposals from the following vendors:
Vendor Name
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
Carollo Engineers, Inc.
CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.
4. On August 14, 2018, the City convened an evaluation committee to evaluate the qualifications of the proposers based on the weighted criteria provided for in the bid documents and listed below:
- Firm’s Qualifications and Experience in Similar Projects (35%)
- Qualifications & Experience of Key Personnel (15%)
- Firm’s Understanding and Approach to the Work (35%)
- Client References and Past Performance (10%)
- Local Vendor Preference/Veteran Owned Small Business Preference (5%)
5. Pursuant to Section 35.36 "Local Vendor Preference" of the City's Procurement Code:
(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a d...
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