COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Request to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations beginning with the top ranked firm(s) (Jones Edmunds &Associates) and execute the contract for Professional Services for the Development of a Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan per Terms and Conditions set forth in RFQ 23-ES-13
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DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SUMMARY:
The City of Edgewater issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 23-FN-13) on November 30, 2023 with the sole purpose and intent of obtaining Proposals from qualified and licensed firms to provide Professional Services for the Development of a Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan
This Solicitation was broadcast via the City’s E-Procurement Platform, as well as via DemandStar, and the State of Florida DMS, Office of Supplier Diversity site and was posted in City Hall.
On January 24, 2024, submittals were received from five firms and all were deemed responsive and responsible.
On February 7, 2024, the Evaluation Committee met and ranked the firms based on the published evaluation criteria as follows (Evaluation tabulation report is attached):
Rank Firm
1 Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc.
2 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
3 Baxter & Woodman
4 Halff Associates, Inc.
5 ECT, Inc.
The Committee discussed the possibility of asking the top-ranking firms to come in for presentations but determined by review of the written submittals alone, there was a clearly identified single top-ranked firm, so no oral presentations were sought.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations beginning with the top ranked firm(s) (Jones Edmunds &Associates) and execute the contract for Professional Services for the Development of a Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan per Terms and Conditions set forth in RFQ 23-ES-13