CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Interdepartmental Correspondence
TO: Erik Walsh, City Manager
FROM: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S., Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
COPIES: Audit and Accountability Committee; Ben Gorzell, Jr., CPA, Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Barthold, City Auditor; Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Assistant City Manager; Luis Maltos, Assistant Director, Public Works Department; Troy Elliott, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Consideration of Completed High Profile Solicitation
DATE: March 16, 2021
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.
On-Call Construction Inspection Services- Public Works Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call construction inspection services for firms to provide on-call or as needed inspection and special inspection services related to vertical division construction projects. Responsibilities may include monitoring and documenting job site safety and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) best management practices; attend pre-construction meetings and regular on-site construction meetings; conduct daily observation of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings; specifications; requests for information; change order proposals; approved submittals and shop drawings; and consult with City staff and contractor on work progress and construction issues.
Solicitation Type: Request for Qualifications
Contracts Value: $4 Million ($800,000 per contract)
Term of Contracts: 1 year with 1, 1-year renewal option
Number of Respondents: 16
Contracts to be Awarded: 5
Council Consideration: April 16, 2021
Evaluation Criteria: Experience, Background and Qualifications, Key Personnel, Key Sub-Consultants: 35 points
Understanding of the Project and Proposed Management Plan: 30 points
Overall Evaluations of the Firm/Team and its Ability to Provide the Required Services: 15 points
SBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
M/WBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
Local Preference Program: Not Applicable
Veteran Owned Small Business Preference Program: Not Applicable
Voting Members: Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Anthony Chukwudolue, Deputy Assistant Director, Public Works Department
Abraham Diaz, Special Projects Manager, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department
Desiree Salmon, Senior Architect, Public Works Department
Guillermo Moya, Senior Architect, Convention and Sports Facilities Department
Leonard Young, P.E., Owner, Young Professional Services
Final Score Matrix
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 vendors.
Staff recommends committee approval to proceed with scheduling this item for full City Council consideration.