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Ranking for Continuing Professional Geotechnical Services (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the ranking of Geotechnical Firms/Teams and authorize a contract for continuing professional geotechnical services.
Explanation
On May 21, 2014, the City's Purchasing Division solicited written statements of qualifications to provide continuing professional geotechnical services (RFQ No. PWDA-140045-PJ). Four (4) geotechnical firms were present for the mandatory pre-proposal meeting. Three (3) geotechnical firms submitted statements on June 18, 2014. Evaluation of the written submittals established the qualifications, general project approach, and methodology for the anticipated geotechnical services.
The evaluators rank the firms as follows:
1. Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
2. Professional Services Industries, Inc.
3. Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funding will be available through the City of Gainesville's Capital Improvement Plan and/or Stormwater Management Utility at the time of request for services.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) accept the selection of the three (3) most qualified firms in the order of ranking; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to initiate and execute contracts for continuing professional geotechnical services with all three firms 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.