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RFQ RESPONSES: <br />The City received responses from four firms: <br />(1) SEH $65,747 <br />(2) WSB $59,598 <br />(3) Bolton & Menk $38,860 <br />(4) Hakanson Anderson $34,200 <br />All responses were reviewed by staff and the City Engineer. All responses match the needs of the City's RFQ; and <br />staff believes all firms have the ability to produce the quality work - product the City of Ramsey is seeking. Based on <br />price, staff chose to eliminate SEH and WSB. Follow up interviews were conducted with Bolton & Menk and <br />Hakanson Anderson. Both interviews went well. Both firms were well represented and are both are clearly capable <br />to provide the quality services Ramsey desires. <br />Funding Source: <br />Staff would recommend use of our EDA Revolving Loan Fund or EDA Fund. Attached to this case is the EDA <br />dashboard. <br />Recommendation: <br />Provide general comments and feedback re the RFQ responses; and the "outstanding items" discussed in this <br />case. <br />The EDA will not asked to make a decision on ordering the traffic impact study, feasibility report, and preliminary <br />design layout of infrastructure improvements until the March meeting. However, Staff is requesting EDA approval <br />to eliminate one of the two remaining firms from this process This will provide clarity as we move forward with <br />the process. Below is staffs recommendation. <br />Bolton & Menk <br />*Competitive Pricing ($38,860) <br />*Well done RFQ response. Good interview. Great follow up and questions throughout process. <br />*Very good understanding of project, the City of Ramsey, and various interconnected plans and studies. <br />*Solid base of background /foundation knowledge. <br />*Professionals that will manage the project have good resumes; and previous experiences with City. <br />*Shown a very strong desire to get this project and deliver great customer service. <br />*What is unique about the Bolton & Menk proposal? <br />-- level /detail of background research completed for RFQ <br />-- level /detail of understanding of various related plans and studies <br />- -level of interest and passion behind pursuing this project <br />-- company in -house expertise in specialized areas (including traffic) <br />-- company size (provides ability for several "niche" experts to become involved) <br />Action: <br />Please see "Staff Recommendation" section. <br />Attachments <br />RFQ Response (Bolton and Menk) <br />RFQ Response (Hakanson Anderson) <br />RFQ <br />Background (Future Business Park) <br />