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Consider a memorandum/resolution to approve a list of pre-qualified professional service consultants for various municipal projects.
SUMMARY
DATE: June 20, 2017
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Approve a list of pre-qualified professional service consultants for various municipal projects (RFQ 17-10)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On April 23, 2017, the City of Killeen issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit interest from entities qualified in the areas of municipal planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency response for various municipal projects. This solicitation (RFQ 17-10) outlines a process to identify a group of firms and joint ventures from which the City may negotiate future professional service agreements for various major capital improvement projects, minor capital improvement projects, master planning services, regulatory compliance assistance, and emergency response services. Responses to the RFQ were reviewed by City staff to assess the qualifications and competency of such entities. The firms and joint ventures listed in this memorandum are recommended to be considered “pre-qualified” for professional service needs for specific municipal projects that may arise over the next five-year period.
On May 17, 2017, the City of Killeen received forty-two responses to RFQ 17-10 for upcoming municipal projects requiring professional services over the next three-year to five-year planning period. An entity responding to this broad-based RFQ must demonstrate an ability to execute and complete projects similar to those discussed in the solicitation, as well as those contemplated in the City’s adopted and anticipated master plans, other capital improvement programs, and storm water management plan. Elements of typical municipal projects may include site investigation, engineering analysi...
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