Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract #20240153 for Structural Engineering Consultants-Continuing Services.
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Submitted By: Alaina Knofla, Procurement Acting Manager, Procurement Management Division.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Alaina Knofla, Procurement Acting Manager (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and: (1) Bentley Group, Inc., (2) Forefront Architecture & Engineering, and (3) Graef-USA, Inc.
3. Purpose: The City of Port St. Lucie requires engineering services for structural engineering on an as needed basis.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: These contracts will each be for three (3) years with two (2), one-year options to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: High quality infrastructure & facilities providing safe routes of travel for residents and visitors of Port St. Lucie.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Funds are budgeted in various accounts and will be allocated as projects are assigned.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract #20240153 to the three top ranked firms: Bentley Group, Inc., Forefront Architecture & Engineering, and Graef-USA, Inc.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council reject the recommended award(s) and provide staff with direction.
2. Move that the Council reject all proposals and provide staff with direction to re-solicit or cancel the Request for Proposals.
Background: FDOT provides structural inspections of the City's bridges biannually, and the inspection reports are provided to the City for use in planning and maintenance. The City, as the owner of the facilities, must acknowledge receipt of the reports and plan accordingly. To efficiently plan for repairs and maintenance, a consultant specializing in structural design and inspections is utilized to review th...
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