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RFQ NO. 05-06-038
SYNOPSIS OF EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING
The following is a synopsis of the findings of the Evaluation Committee:
Manuel G. Vera & Associates
Overall, Vera presented the best oral presentation and was most prepared to respond to the
committee's questions. Vera clearly showed the highest familiarity with the project area and
constraints and issues that may arise. Their approach showed a thorough understanding of the
City's survey requirements. Vera commented that their firm has the resources to perform the
majority of the work in-house and that the Project Manager had extensive experience in the city.
A sub -consultant will perform the utility investigation under their leadership. Their workload will
not impact the on -time delivery of the project. The firm's principal and Project Manager
indicated that their firm has never asked for supplemental funding to complete a job.
Marlin Engineering, Inc.
Marlin submitted a well written proposal. The committee members stated that Marlin was a
close second to Vera, the highest ranked proposer. The team members are highly
knowledgeable of the City's survey requirements. Marlin was the only firm that indicated that
they would conduct the survey during day time rather than evening hours and did not
recommend the use of the 3-D scanning technology. Upon further questioning, the team stated
that, if needed, they would be able to perform the survey in the evening. Marlin was the only
team that proposed a separate survey firm as a sub consultant.
Craig A. Smith & Associates (CAS)
CAS emphasized their capability to use the most cutting edge technology, 3-D scanning for the
topographical survey and radar tomography for the utility investigation. However, in response to
identifying the Project Manager, the committee was still of the opinion that the point of contact
would not be local and would not be as readily accessible as required for the complex survey.
ConsulTech, Surveying & Mapping, Inc.
The team of ConsulTech was not prepared for the oral presentation. ConsulTech did not have a
clear and systematic approach to the project nor knowledge of the project issues and
constraints. When asked comparable project experience, the team provided few examples and
a current job for a parking facility that may not be relevant to the Streetcar Topographical
Survey. The team did not address the project component of utility location and mentioned a
sub -consultant only after follow-up questions by the committee. The identified Project Manager
was not familiar with the organizational chart in the submitted proposal and project schedule,
and was incorrect in the response to utility coordination. In response to the committee's request
for consistency on the survey field crews, the Project Manager did not provide a commitment for
consistency. The field crew would be run out of Miramar. The firm offered to perform the survey
work in the evenings and weekend in order to avoid traffic congestion and increase safety.