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Contract Award with Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. for Streetcar Conceptual Study for the Regional Transit System (RTS) (B)
This item is a request to approve rankings for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #RTSX-130035-DS and execute a contract with Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc., to conduct a Streetcar Conceptual Study for the Regional Transit System (RTS).
Explanation
On November 28, 2012, the City's Purchasing Division solicited Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to conduct a Streetcar Conceptual Study for the Regional Transit System (RTS). The RFQ process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Four (4) proposals were submitted by the deadline. The submissions contained technical and written proposals and oral presentations were made. An evaluation team consisting of City staff evaluated the proposals and is recommending the following ranking of the four (4) firms:
1. Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.
2. HDR Engineering, Inc.
3. Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
4. Whitman Requardt & Associates, LLP
RTS desires to enter a contract with Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.
Fiscal Note
City of Gainesville Capital Improvement Program funds in the amount of $100,000 has been approved for this project.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve staff's recommended ranking of the top four (4) firms; and 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a contract with the top ranked firm, or next ranked firm if those negotiations are not successful, for the Streetcar Conceptual Study for the Regional Transit System (RTS), subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.