Title
Ranking for Professional Engineering Services for Archer Road (SR 24)/SW 16th Avenue (SR 226) Intersection and Roadway Modification Project. (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 traffic study and final design plans to improve Archer Road and SW 16th Avenue between the SW 13th Street and the divergence of these two roadways.
Explanation
On October 3rd, 2007, the City Purchasing Division solicited written statements of qualifications to provide engineering services for Archer Road (SR 24)/ SW 16th Avenue (SR 226) Intersection and Roadway Modification Project (RFQ No. PWDA080024-DH). Seven (7) engineering firms submitted statements on November 2, 2007. Evaluation of the written submittals resulted in the invitation of four (4) firms to present orally to the evaluators. These presentations, on December 20, 2007, further established the qualifications, project approach and methodology for the project.
The evaluators rank the firms as follows:
1. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
2. PBS&J
3. Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, Inc.
4. HDR Engineering, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available through the Campus Development Agreement that dedicates $8,182,970 for the project.
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. ...
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