TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Theresa Webb, Chief Purchasing Officer, Purchasing
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: June 07, 2016
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AWARD TO CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000 AND THE MELLGREN PLANNING GROUP IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to award RFP 2016-067 to Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc., and to The Mellgren Planning Group for general planning services for the Planning, Zoning and Building Department
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Background:
The Planning, Zoning & Building Department requires a group of planning consultants that can assist the Department in a variety of planning functions. RFP 2016-067 was issued on February 23, 2016 for general planning services. Responses were received from two (2) consulting firms, Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc., and The Mellgren Planning Group. The selection committee evaluated the responses based upon the criteria in the RFP.
The committee agreed that both firms offered exceptional qualities and abilities that would benefit the Planning, Zoning and Building Department. Each had certain areas of expertise. Additionally, both had considerable expertise in urban design should the City require this type of service. The committee determined that with the capabilities of both firms, many of the City professional service needs could be fulfilled.
This recommendation to award an agreement to Calvin Giordano & Associates Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 and the Mellgren Planning Group in a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 is made in accordance with Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02(A), Sealed Competitive Method for acquisition of non-real property, goods or services where expenditure is estimated to be greater than $25,000.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommnds approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from 001-2511-515.31.90 (Other Professional Services).