Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/3/2024
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Seth Peterson, Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement in Point Clear for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize staff to begin negotiations with Volkert, Inc., so that a final recommendation for award can be made to the Baldwin County Commission for the Engineering Services for Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement in Point Clear, Alabama.End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement in Point Clear was received in the Purchasing Conference Room on August 14, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Three (3) firms submitted a packet. The evaluation committee consisted of Wanda Gautney, Jeanette Brown, Seth Peterson, Stacy Appleton, John Sedlack and Alfreda “Weesie” Jeffords. After reviewing the three (3) submittals, the evaluation committee scored Volkert, Inc., the highest and feels that Volkert, Inc., meets the requirements for the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement in Point Clear. Staff recommends the Baldwin County Commission approve the request to begin negotiations with Volkert, Inc., so that a final recommendation for the award can be made to the Baldwin County Commission regarding the selection.
See attached Summary of Previous ARPA Commission Action.
Previous Commission action/date:
07/02/2024 meeting: Approved the RFQ for Engineering Services for Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement in Point Clear and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFQ.
06/18/2024 meeting: 1) Approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Replacement Funds in the amount of $400,000.00 for the cost of the contracted engineering design professional services for the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project in Point Clear; and 2) Adopted Resolution #2024-123 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $400,000.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for the contracted engineering design professional services costs for the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project. 06/18/2024 meeting: 1) Approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Replacement Funds in the amount of $400,000.00 for the cost of the contracted engineering design professional services for the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project in Point Clear; and 2) Adopted Resolution #2024-123 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $400,000.00 of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for the contracted engineering design professional services costs for the Scenic Highway 98 Bridge Replacement Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 09/03/2024
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Vendors
Additional instructions/notes: N/A