Title
Ranking for Engineering Services for Gainesville Area Advanced Traffic Management System (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to approve the ranking of Engineering Firms/Teams and authorization for a contract for providing engineering services for the Traffic Management System.
Explanation
On December 13, 2006, the City Purchasing Division solicited written statements of qualifications to provide engineering services for the Traffic Management System. Seven engineering firms submitted statements. Evaluation of the written submittals resulted in the invitation of four (4) firms to present orally to the selection committee. These presentations, on March 9, 2007, further established the qualifications, project approach and methodology for the project.
The selection committee evaluated each of the oral interview teams and developed the following ranking:
1. Vanus, Inc.
2. PBS&J
3. Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt
4. Telvent Farradyne
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $400,000 is available in the CIRB of 2005-CIP Fund for the Traffic Management System. The contract amount is subject to negotiations.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) accept the selection of the four most qualified firms in the order of ranking; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to initiate contract negotiations and execute a contract for professional services in accordance with Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA); and 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents and other necessary documents subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation: The City Commission not accept the ranking and direct staff to begin a new selection process. Note: A new process will delay the project start by about six (6) months.