Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Engineering Consultant Pool
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Executive Summary
The Engineering Staff is proposing to create an engineering pool of consultants that will provide the city with professional services.
Background
On May 20, 2021, the Engineering Department requested Statement of Qualifications from consultant engineering, geotechnical, and surveying firms. The request was posted online and an email was sent to all firms that have provided professional services to the city in the past and any firm that has expressed interest. The creation of an engineering pool will allow for project efficiencies both for staff requesting services and the consultants for creating the response to each request. Having an engineering pool eliminates the need for city staff to formally post for a project request for proposal and would now be able to request a less formal proposal from the firms listed in the pool based on the project type for general municipal or a technical/specialty service.
Staff received Statement of Qualifications from 13 different firms interested in all or a specific category of service. The attached table lists the consultant firms proposed for consultant services and technical/specialty services. The consultant pool would be reviewed annually and recommended to council each year. Another formal request for Statement of Qualifications would not be conducted for 5 years, unless there is an issue that would remove a consultant from the list.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal of well-maintained infrastructure by vetting engineering services for the City for efficient contracting.
Board/Commission Review
Not required
Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending the attached list be approved as the engineering consultant pool for professional services.
Attachment List
Engineer Consultant Pool