Title
Ranking for Professional Engineering Services for the NE Safetea-LU Roadways Project (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to approve the ranking of Engineering Firms/Teams and authorizing a contract for engineering services for the NE Safetea-LU Roadways Project that include NE 19th Street/19th Terrace from 3rd to 8th Avenues, NE 19th Drive/20th Street from University to 8th Avenues, and NE 25th Street from University to 8th Avenues.
Explanation
On January 15, 2008, the City Purchasing Division solicited written statements of qualifications to provide engineering services for the NE Safetea-LU Roadways Project (RFQ No. PWDA080041-DH). Nine (9) engineering firms submitted statements on February 12, 2008. Evaluation of the written submittals resulted in the invitation of three (3) firms to present orally to the evaluators. These presentations held March 11, 2008, further established the qualifications, project approach and methodology for the project.
The evaluators rank the firms as follows:
1. Jones Edmunds
2. Comprehensive Engineering Services, Inc.
3. HDR Engineering, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available through the Safetea-LU grant that provides $2,100,000 for the project. The required Local Agency Program Agreement between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation has been previously executed.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) accept the selection of the three 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.