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Request for Proposals <br /> 2013 Street Improvements Page 4 of 6 <br /> -------------------------- <br /> services requested by the City of Elk River, above what is detailed in the <br /> scope of this RFP. <br /> c. Reimbursable costs including detail of service or item and applicable <br /> charge per unit. <br /> d. Not to Exceed cost for the project. <br /> Proposals that do not include a `Not to Exceed' cost will be disregarded with no further <br /> consideration. It is the responsibility of the proposing firm to accurately predict the <br /> amount of time that they will need to spend on all design and construction services for <br /> the project. The City of Elk River requires the consultant to have a full time <br /> construction observer to be onsite during all work. The City of Elk River will <br /> supplement the consultant's full time staff with our staff, to assist in public relation <br /> concerns and coverage when work is being completed in two areas simultaneously. <br /> 9. Insurance Certificate <br /> Indicate ability to provide all necessary insurance certificates. <br /> SECTION 4: CONSULTANT SELECTION <br /> RFP's will be reviewed and evaluated by a team of City staff on the basis of the following <br /> criteria: <br /> 1. Consulting firm and key project staff experience with similar projects to this, <br /> including the conducting of public and MS Chapter 429 processes and State Aid <br /> plan development, approval and administration. In addition to understanding <br /> technical issues and having sound technical/engineering expertise,the <br /> Consultant must also have an awareness and understanding of the social/political <br /> issues that can surround a project of this nature,and must possess the personal <br /> and leadership skills necessary to navigate the project through the public process. <br /> 2. Proven successful construction management of projects of this nature is <br /> required. This includes the effective coordination and management of private <br /> and public utilities, contractors, adjacent property owners, and other <br /> stakeholders. <br /> 3. Proven track record in successfully completing similar projects on time and <br /> within budget. Successful experience of both the firm itself and the individual <br /> team members will be considered. <br /> 4. Proposed approach to completing the project <br /> 5. Proposed project schedule <br /> Following review of the Proposal's by the City, only selected Consultants will be asked to <br /> make oral presentations of their proposals to City representatives. Upon conclusion of the <br /> presentations, staff will select a Consultant to negotiate a contract as follows: <br /> 1. If, for any reason, a firm is not able to commence services detailed in the firm's <br /> proposal within 30 days of the award, the City reserves the right to contract with <br /> another qualified firm. <br /> N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\09-04-2012\4.52013 RFP Engineering.doc <br />