This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, FL 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II Purchases and Contracts and Florida Statute 287.055, Competitive Consultants Negotiation Act.
Requests for Letters of Interest, PD 14-15.079, Design Services for Thompson Road, Crary Road and McNeal Road Dirt Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, we publicly noticed on Monday, August 3, 2015 to two hundred twenty two known firms. Responses were received from four firms. The Selection/Negotiation Committee met on Thursday, September 3, 2015 to hold discussions with all four firms. After discussions, the Selection/Negotiation Committee met to rank the firms as follows:
1. Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.
2. Thompson Engineering, Inc.
3. Sigma Consulting Group, Inc.
Negotiations were held with Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. on Wednesday, September 23 and Wednesday, October 7. At which time it was determined that a negotiated fee could not be achieved based on budget and the Selection/Negotiation Committee informed Baskerville-Donovan, Inc that the County would not be able to continue negotiations.
As required by Florida Statute 287.055, the second ranked firm was notified of the action and asked to prepare a fee proposal. Negotiations were held on Wednesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 28. Negotiations were successfully completed and an acceptable fee was achieved in the amount of $59,870.
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