CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of RFP 21-243, Consulting Services - Soil and Material Testing, to NASHnal Soil Testing, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $240,000, and for a two-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J. Novack
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In October 2021, the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group issued RFP 21-243, Consulting Services - Soil and Material Testing, to seek the services of a qualified consulting engineering firm to perform soils and materials testing in connection with public infrastructure improvements, State Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funded projects and new development projects. These services are utilized by TED, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Public Utilities - Water.
DISCUSSION:
Advertisement Date:
10/04/2021
Notices Sent:
88
Opening Date:
10/25/2021
Planholders:
20
Proposals Received:
03
Proposals were received from the following vendors:
Geo Services Inc.
Midland Standard Engineering & Testing Inc.
NASHnal Soil Testing, LLC
A selection team comprised of staff from TED and Water evaluated the proposals, which were scored based upon the criteria set forth in the RFP:
1. Qualifications of the Offeror (35%)
2. Capability and Capacity (20%)
3. Quality of the Approach (35%)
4. Quality of the Proposal (10%)
After review and scoring of the proposals, it was determined Midland Standard Engineering & Testing Inc. was non-responsive due to not currently having IDOT pre- qualification, which was a mandatory requirement of the RFP. The RFP also stated that the proposer with the highest qualification score would be invited for an interview to verify their qualifications and capacity. Based on the proposal qualification score, NASHnal Soil Testing, LLC scored the highest and was invited to interview. Staff found them to be capable and qualified to perform all services.
The vend...
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