CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Interdepartmental Correspondence
TO: Erik Walsh, City Manager
FROM: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S., Director, Public Works
COPIES: Audit and Accountability Committee; Ben Gorzell, CPA, Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Barthold, City Auditor; Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Assistant City Manager; Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Luis Maltos, P.E., Interim Assistant Director, Public Works; John Jacks, Director, CCDO; Troy Elliott, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Consideration of Completed High Profile Solicitation
DATE: August 18, 2020
The following high profile project has completed the solicitation process. This item is presented to the Audit and Accountability Committee for review prior to the full City Council for consideration.
River Walk Improvements - Phase 6 (Public Works) - Department issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for improvements to several sections along the River Walk’s historic river bend and river extension to complete the scope of work as outlined in the City’s River Walk Master Plan. The scope of work includes upgrades to existing walks, walls, handrails and steps, electrical work and lighting fixtures, as well as upgrades to the streetcar station elevator.
Solicitation Type: Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
Contracts Value: $3 Million
Term of Contract: Until Project Completion (estimated September 2021)
Number of Respondents: 2
Contracts to be Awarded: 1
Council Consideration: August 20, 2020
Evaluation Criteria: Experience, Background, Qualifications of Firm, Key Personnel, and Key Sub-Consultant: 25 points
Understanding of the Project, Construction Management Plan, and Work Sequence Plan: 25 points
Experience with San Antonio Region issues and past experience with the City of San Antonio: 10 points
Price Proposal: 20 points
SBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
M/WBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
SBEDA Requirements: 24% M/WBE and 3% AABE Subcontracting Requirement
Local Preference Program: Not Applicable
Veteran Owned Small Business Preference Program: Not Applicable
Voting Members: Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Veronica Carrillo, Assistant Director, Center City Development & Operations
Lincoln St. George, River Walk Operations Manager, Center City Development & Operations
Maggie Thompson, Executive Director, San Antonio River Walk Association
Gopinath Akalkotkar, City Architect, Public Works Department
Due diligence conducted for the respondents to the above solicitation included a search of federal and state debarment lists, prohibited political contributions, conflicts of interest, delinquent City/County taxes, outstanding payments to the City, payment of state franchise fees as well as a search of the internet for pertinent business information. No material findings were noted that would prevent the City from awarding to the selected vendor.
Staff recommends committee approval to proceed with scheduling this item for full City Council consideration.