Agenda Item 8GAGENDA ITEM # 8G
MAY 23, 2011
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Award Intracoastal Waterways Parks Master Plan RFP #11 -03
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E., Public Works Director
DATE: May 16, 2011
BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department released a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the Intracoastal Waterways Parks Master Plan in March. Ten
proposals were received. After staff review and evaluation of the written
proposals, the top four firms were invited for oral interviews conducted by
the City Manager and Staff. Following the interviews, the firms were
ranked in the following order:
1 St CPH
2 nd Applied Technology & Management (ATM)
3 rd HDR
4 th Genesis Group
Although CPH was ranked lowest in the written proposal, their
presentation to Staff showed the most preparation for the actual study and
a great deal of enthusiasm for the project. Their Project Team includes
HHI Land Planners (from Orlando) with significant experience in passive
parks including intracoastal waterway Blueways master planning. The
CPH team provided significant examples of recent project experience that
were actually similar to this project.
BUDGET: Funding for the Intracoastal Waterways Parks Master Plan in the amount
of $25,000 is included in current year budget - Park Division Account 001-
6020- 572 -6300.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to begin negotiations with the top- ranked firm
for consulting services for the Intracoastal Waterways Parks Master Plan.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Evaluation of Proposals Rating Sheet
(Proposals are on file at the City Clerk's Office)
REVIEWED BY CITY
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