SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a professional service agreement and purchase order with CPH Consulting, LLC of Tampa, FL as a Public Works Department Program Consultant (24-0049-EN) in the not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00 for a five-year term pursuant to Request for Qualification (RFQ) 37-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In April 2024, RFQ 37-24, Public Works Program Consulting Services, was issued seeking qualified program managers, engineers and joint venture teams to provide comprehensive assessment, design, procurement, cost estimating and construction support services to its Public Works Department (PWD) on a program-level scale. The intent is to improve efficiency of completing work assignments, while being closely monitored by a Public Works Project Manager.
In June 2024, the RFQ selection committee, consisting of representatives from the City Manager’s Office, Finance Department and Public Works Department carefully reviewed each of the submittals received from five qualified firms. Each submittal was ranked on the RFQ criteria and overall responsiveness to the RFQ requirements. The committee selected three firms to return for presentations/interviews.
In July 2024, after formal presentations of the short-listed firms, the RFQ Selection Committee selected Broaddus & Associated (B&A) and CPH Consulting, LLC (CPH) for PWD Program services, both to leverage each’s expertise but also to incorporate competition.
The initial work order for CPH, Tasks 1 (Storm Recovery Support to General Services) & 2 (Design-Build Contract Documentation Support) in the total amount of $50,000.00 (Exhibit A).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this contract will be provided by various Public Works Capital Improvement Projects and operating budgets. The Public Works operating budget and associated projects are funded by General Fund, Stormwater Fund Utility Enterprise Fund, Parking Enterprise Fund, and Penny for Pinellas revenue dependent upon project.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts. Objective 1.5 Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
