TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Caryn Gardner-Young, Interim Public Works Director
THROUGH: Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: August 20, 2019
Title
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 144-19 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH CRAIG A. SMITH & ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF NW NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS (RFQ 2018-054) - $1,590,860
Body
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 144-19 to award an Agreement with Craig A. Smith & Associates for the design of NW Neighborhood improvements.
Body
Background:
On August 21, 2018, the City of Delray Beach (City) advertised a Request for Qualifications No. 2018-054 for the design of NW Neighborhood improvements. The project consists of improvements to the roads, alleys, sidewalks, street lighting, and sanitary and stormwater sewers, as well as, implementation of traffic calming and beautification.
Eleven (11) proposals were received, all deemed responsive and responsible. Proposals were evaluated based upon criteria in the RFQ and firms were ranked from one thru eleven based on scores provided by a Selection Committee which was comprised of the following members: Begona Krane, Scott Pape, and Kristen Cox. Below is a list of the firms, composite scores, and the summary of their rankings.
Firm Score
1. Kimley-Horn 251
2. Craig A. Smith & Associates 235.5
3. McMahon Associates 229
4. Wantman Group, Inc. 228
5. Matthews Consulting 223.5
6. Erdman Anthony 221
7. Craven Thompson & Associates, Inc. 217
8. T.Y. Lin International 216.5
9. Marlin Engineering, Inc. 212
10. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. 180
11. DRMP, Inc. 177.5
The City began negotiations with Kimley-Horn as the highest ranked firm, as determined by the Selection Committee. The City was unable to reach consensus with Kimley-Horn and terminated negotiations with the firm. The City subsequently entered negotiations with Craig A. Smith & Associates as the second highest ranked firm. Negotiations were successful, and staff recommends award to Craig A. Smith & Associates.
Attachments:
1. RFQ 2018-054 Solicitation
2. Resolution
3. Pricing Schedule
4. Agreement
5. Legal Review Checklist
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
334-41-340-541-69.47 Capital Outlay. Funding is pending from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), which approved funding of $1,590,860 in Amendment #2 to the Interlocal Agreement for Construction and Professional Services.
Timing of Request:
This request is time sensitive to ensure the project is on schedule. Pending Budget Transfer from the CRA.