Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Shortlisted Firms and Begin Negotiations for the Request for Proposals (eRFP) # 20220023 for Professional Services for a Design Criteria Package for the Police Training Facility.
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Submitted By: Jason Bezak, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Procurement Agent II, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): PMD advertised an eRFP to establish a contract with a qualified consultant who will provide the City of Port St. Lucie with Professional Services for a Design Criteria Package for the Police Training Facility.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the shortlist for the Request for Proposals (eRFP) # 20220023 for Professional Services for a Design Criteria Package for the Police Training Facility and begin negotiations with CPZ Architect, who was the highest ranked firm. In the event the City and the highest ranked firm cannot reach an agreement, the City shall formally end negotiations by written notification to the firm. The City shall then enter negotiations with the next highest ranked firm and attempt to negotiate a contract with that firm. The process will continue until the City has successfully negotiated a contract or reject all proposals for award.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and provide staff with direction.
Background: In order to keep pace with the City's growth (ranked 7th within FL), PSLPD is in need of a Training Facility. Of the top 15 populated cities in FL, PSLPD is the only agency without a training facility (nor a shooting range). Currently, any in-house training provided to sworn personnel is limited by space or has to be done in Fort Pierce at the IRSC complex based on advanced scheduling for firearms qualification. The proposed facility is estimated at 14,400 s...
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