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Ranking for Professional Engineering Services for the NE 2nd Street Project (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the ranking of Engineering Firms/Teams and authorize a contract for engineering services for the NE 2nd Street Project that includes NE 2nd Street from NE 10th Avenue to NE 16th Avenue. This project reconstructs the roadway with two-10 ft. lanes using curb and gutter with a 6 ft. sidewalk and an 8 ft. shared use path. The stormwater improvements include a neighborhood stormwater park proposed on a 2 acre parcel adjacent to the corridor.
Explanation
On March 28, 2013, the City Purchasing Division solicited written statements of qualifications to provide engineering services for the NE 2nd Street Project (RFQ No. PWDA-130053-FB). Six (6) engineering firms submitted statements on May 6, 2013. Evaluation of the written submittals resulted in the invitation of four (4) firms to present orally to the evaluators. These presentations held on May 30, 2013, further established the qualifications, project approach and methodology for the project.
The evaluators rank the firms as follows:
1. DRMP, Inc.
2. Causseaux, Hewett & Walpole, Inc.
3. Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc.
4. Chen Moore & Associates
Fiscal Note
Funding is available through the City of Gainesville's Capital Improvement Plan that provides $250,000 for design of the project.
Recommendation
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.