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in having prepared the 171St Focused Area Study. SRF brings the most traffic and transportation experience, but the sewer and water sub-consultant they brought on board showed little to no comprehensive water and sanitary sewer planning experience. Technical soundness of the proposals scored equal between WSB, Bonestroo, and Bolton &Menk. SRF scored lower in this area. The time line proposed for the project varied slightly between the proposals. Bolton &Menk identified completing the project by the end of December 2011; SRF identified completing the project by the end of February 2012; while Bonestroo and WSB identified completing the project by the end of April 2012. During the scoping of the project in the fall of 2010, staff met with representatives from Bolton &Menk, Bonestroo, and SRF and was comfortable with their understanding and ability to complete this project for us. We interviewed representatives from the WSB team on March 23, 2011 to insure they had included everything we asked for in our RFP and understood our project. WSB's staff was professional and demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project and the AUAR process. We feel the WSB team has the most streamlined approach which results in fewer hours spent on the project and overall lower cost. In the interview of WSB they indicated they can expedite the schedule so the project can be completed a couple of months earlier than listed in their proposal. We contacted some of the references listed in WSB's proposal and other references not listed to assure their team was capable of completing the work. All of the references we contacted gave strong reviews of WSB. Based on these references staff is confident that WSB can perform above our expectations on this project. Staff committee is recommending award of the AUAR and preliminary engineering report to WSB Associates, Inc. Upon the approval of this work by the City Council, staff will work with WSB to finalize a contract and begin work on the AUAR immediately. FINANCIAL IMPACT This approval will have a total financial impact of $99,294. This number represents a not to exceed amount based on the scope of services requested in the RFP. This approved amount includes all of WSB's anticipated reimbursable expenses for the project. The project was estimated to cost $165,000. The costs associated with this project will come from the City's development fund. ATTACHMENTS None Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up N:\Public Bodies\Ciry Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\04042011\AUAR.docx