PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City’s implementation of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Psomas
OVERALL RANKING: 1
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Managerial Specialist 2. Deputy Director 3. Principal Civil Engineer
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 208.90
Minimum Qualifications Review
Criteria
Total
Weighted
Score
Maximum
Score
Proposal Clarity 27.80 30
Firm Qualifications 70 75
Staffing 70 75
Understanding & Methodology 41.10 45
Total 208.90 225
Psomas – Summary of Review
• Psomas submitted a clear and comprehensive
proposal for the RFQual. This firm has an
understanding of the work required and a highly
qualified staff is present for future project requests.
In addition, this firm has current projects within
multiple City departments.
Psomas – Pricing
• Low end: $80/hr
• High end: $275/hr
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City’s implementation of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: LSA Associates, Inc.
OVERALL RANKING: 2
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3. Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 206.70
Minimum Qualifications Review
Criteria
Total
Weighted
Score
Maximum
Score
Proposal Clarity 27.60 30
Firm Qualifications 70 75
Staffing 69.50 75
Understanding & Methodology 39.60 45
Total 205.70 225
LSA – Summary of Review
• LSA describes relevant and local coastal
experience. Their proposal included their the depth
of experience and technical staff. The proposal was
clearly written and demonstrated research of
Huntington Beach with reference to recent work
performed in the City.
LSA – Pricing
• Low end: $50/hr
• High end: $390/hr
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City’s implementation of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
OVERALL RANKING: 3 (tied)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3. Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 205.70
Minimum Qualifications Review
Criteria
Total
Weighted
Score
Maximum
Score
Proposal Clarity 28.8 30
Firm Qualifications 68.50 75
Staffing 67 75
Understanding & Methodology 41.40 45
Total 205.70 225
ESA – Summary of Review
• ESA scored the highest on the clarity of their
proposal. Their staff has extensive experience with
numerous public and private developments. Their
proposal provided a good description of their
implementation and execution success.
ESA – Pricing
• Low end: $90/hr
• High end: $325/hr
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: On-Call Environmental Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: Consulting services pertaining to the City’s implementation of CEQA, including but not limited to, the following:
- Preliminary review of projects for CEQA
- Initial Studies in support of ND/MND/MMRP
- Addendums to Environmental Impact Reports
- Technical studies
- Peer review of CEQA documents
- Conduct scoping meetings
- Attend public meetings and hearings
VENDOR: Michael Baker International, Inc.
OVERALL RANKING: 3 (tied)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Associate Planner 2. Principal Planner 3. Planning Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 205.70
Minimum Qualifications Review
Criteria
Total
Weighted
Score
Maximum
Score
Proposal Clarity 27.60 30
Firm Qualifications 69.50 75
Staffing 69 75
Understanding & Methodology 39.60 45
Total 205.70 225
Michael Baker – Summary of Review
• Michael Baker has good experience and shows
positive performance on many projects within the
City. The proposal presents their in house approach
as a desirable choice for the City with a highly
qualified and experienced staff to support future
projects.
Michael Baker – Pricing
• Low end: $90/hr
• High end: $390/hr