On December 16, 2021, the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 011822 Continuing Professional Architectural and Engineering Services was advertised and released. The intent of this RFQ is to award a contract to one (1) engineering firm for the design of the mast arms.
Responses were due on January 18, 2022 and were opened shortly thereafter. A total of six (6) firms responded to the RFQ (see attachment Bid Opening Memo). Four (4) evaluation committee members convened to review and rank the qualifications of the consultants. Each firm was assigned a score between 0 to 100 points. Each Evaluation Committee member reviewed and scored the proposals based on the criteria listed in the RFQ.
To adhere to the State Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), the RFQ cannot request price quotes for services until after the firms had been ranked based upon their qualifications and abilities. The evaluation ranking is attached to this agenda item as an exhibit.
Staff is recommending that City Commission approve the firm rankings, and upon approval of the rankings, staff will begin negotiations with the top-ranked firm and bring back the contract for City Commission approval.