HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-098 Calvin, Giordano & Associates Bid Award for Professional Engineering Services for Wind Protection and Backup Power to Fire-Rescue Station No. 1 (RFQ 21-010)RESOLUTION NO.2021-098
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS ("RFQ") NO. 21-010 ENTITLED, "PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WIND PROTECTION AND BACKUP
POWER TO FIRE -RESCUE STATION NO. 1" AND AUTHORIZE
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO &
ASSOCIATES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach Administration was authorized under Resolution
2020-063 to enter into an agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds ("HMGP") awarded under the Federal
Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") to wind retrofit Fire Rescue Station No. 1 and
replace the emergency generator for Eight Hundred Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($812,850.00); and
WHEREAS, FEMA rules do not allow for sub -recipients (grant recipients) to procure
services from continuing services contracts; and
WHEREAS, the City issued Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") No. 21-010 on April
20, 2021, to contract with a qualified consultant to provide general professional engineering
services for design work for the Fire Rescue Station No. 1 Wind Retrofit Project; and
WHEREAS, a mandatory pre -bid meeting was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee consisting of the City's Deputy Director of Public
Services, BSO Fire -Rescue Chief, and the CIP/Grants Administrator, met on May 20, 2021, to
review and evaluate four (4) submittals; and
WHEREAS, responses were opened on May 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. from four respondents
and the Selection Committee selected the three highest ranked design firms based on their
qualifications as follows:
1. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. 283 points
2. Master Consulting Engineers 272 points
3. Pistorino & Alam Consulting Engineers 252 points; and
WHEREAS, after an extensive evaluation process which included a review of each firm's
experience, area of expertise, minority and women certification, and recent/current project
workloads, the Selection Committee ranked the top three firms and recommends the highest
ranked firm, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. be selected for contract negotiations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct, and they are made a specific part of and incorporated into this Resolution
by this reference.
Section 2. That the proper City officials are authorized to commence contract
negotiations with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on J 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO RM AND CORRECTNESS:
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TAMARA JAMS
MAYOR
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