4.3. SR 05-17-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . III. Selection Process The Selection Team reviewed and evaluated the five proposals based on the following criteria: 1. Experience of the proposing team including experience of any subcontractors. 2. Demonstrated understanding of both public involvement and public information strategies. 3. Experience of personnel and the ability of the project manager and other personnel to work in a team environment. 4. Understanding of the project objectives. 5. Creativity. 6. Ability to complete the project in a timely manner. 7. Ability to respond in a crisis. 8. Appropriateness of cost. 9. Inclusion of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Based on the above evaluation criteria, three firms were selected for an interview: SEH, Shandwick International and Himle Horner Incorporated. The selection Team interviewed these three firms. Following the interviews, the Selection Team recommended that the NCDA contract with Shandwick International for the following reasons: 1. Shandwick International has significant public information and public involvement experience on high profile projects. 2. The Shandwick Team best understood the diverse communities and interests along the corridor. 3. Shandwick International had significant experience managing communications in crisis situations and in a proactive and responsive manner. 4. Shandwick International clearly understood the difference between public involvement activities (two-way communications) and public information (one- way communications) and had proposed creative strategies for both. 5. The project manager and personnel on the team have appropriate and complementary skills, and have experience working with large teams. 6. While Shandwick International is not a DBE, it indicated a willingness to use vendors who are DBE certified. 7. The cost was competitive with the other proposals. 8. Responses from their references were very positive. For these reasons, the Executive Committee recommends that the NCDA contract with Shandwick International for public involvement and public information services for the term of May 10, 1999 through December 31, 2000 for an amount not to exceed $200,000. IV. Work Program and Budget A work program and budget for the public involvement and public information consultant is attached. Action Requested: That the NCDA select Shandwick International for public involvement and public information services as described in the attached work program and budget for the term May 10, 1999 to ending December 31, 2000 for an amount not to exceed $200,000.