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Request for Proposals Northeast Elk River Urban Services Expansion Study Page 4 of 6 -------------------------- Indicate ability to provide all necessary insurance certificates. SECTION 4: CONSULTANT SELECTION Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a team of City staff on the basis of the following criteria: 1. Consulting firm and key project staff experience with similar projects to this, including the conducting of State Aid plan development, approval and administration. Preference will be given to firms with experience in the geometric design and construction of multi -lane roundabouts. In addition to understanding technical issues and having sound technical/engineering expertise, the Consultant must also have an awareness and understanding of the social/political issues that can surround a project of this nature, and must possess the personal and leadership skills necessary to navigate the project through the public process. 2. Proven track record in successfully completing similar projects on time and within budget. Successful experience of both the firm itself and the individual team members will be considered. 3. Proposed approach to completing the project 4. Proposed consultant cost Following review of the Proposal's by the City, only selected Consultants may be asked to make oral presentations of their proposals to City representatives. Upon conclusion of the presentations, staff will select a Consultant to negotiate a contract as follows: 1. If, for any reason, a firm is not able to commence the services in that firm's Proposal within 30 days of the award, the City reserves the right to contract with another qualified firm. 2. The City shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by the Consultant prior to the signing of a contract including, but not limited to, the Proposal preparation, attendance at interviews, or final contract negotiations. 3. The Proposal must be signed in ink by an official authorized to bind the Consultant to its provisions that will be included as part of an eventual contract. The Proposal must include a statement as to the period during which the Proposal remains valid. This period must be at least 90 days from the date of the submittal. 4. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals submittals or to request additional information from any or all of the proposing firms. SECTION 5: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Upon selection of a Consultant, an Agreement or Contract for Services shall be entered into by the City and the Consultant. Attached is the City of Elk River standard contract that will be used. It is expected that the contract will provide for compensation for actual work \\dc3-elkr\shared\Departments\Public Works\Engineering\$IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS\2022 Improvement Projects\Morton Avenue Subwatershed Hydrologic Modeling\RFP Morton Avenue.doc