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Connectics Transportation Group Contract Award (B)
This item is a request to approve rankings for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #RTSX-130043-DS and execute a contract with Connectics Transportation Group to conduct a Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) for the Regional Transit System (RTS).
Explanation
On February 25, 2013, the City of Gainesville's Purchasing Division solicited Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to conduct a Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) for the Regional Transit System (RTS). The RFQ process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, the Florida Department of Transportations (FDOT), Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Five (5) proposals were submitted by the deadline. The submissions contained technical and written proposals. Four (4) companies were selected to make oral presentations. An evaluation team consisting of City staff evaluated the proposals and is recommending the following ranking of the four (4) firms:
1. Connectics Transportation Group
2. Tindale-Oliver & Associates
3. Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
4. The Corradino Group, Inc.
RTS desires to enter a contract with Connetics Transportation Group.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this project is available through an awarded Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant in an amount not to exceed $145,000.
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 Comprehensive Operations Analysis for the Regional Transit System (RTS), subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.