Professional Consulting Services for Escambia County (FL) Related to the RESTORE Act (PD 15-16.034)
From:
Chips Kirschenfeld, Director
Organization:
Natural Resources
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion Concerning Professional Services for Escambia County, Florida, Related to the RESTORE Act - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management
That the Board discuss the following items concerning PD 15-16.034, Professional Services for Escambia County, FL Related to the RESTORE Act:
A. The Selection Committee determined the team of GrayRobinson, P.A.; Capitol Hill Consulting Group; and Statecraft, LLC, to be the most qualified to accomplish the goals set forth in the Request for Proposals;
B. The fee requested to perform the services is an annual lump sum of $96,000, to be paid monthly at a rate of $8,000; and
C. If the Board approves the Agreement with the #1-ranked firm, the Board will need to establish a funding source, approve the provided Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Escambia County and GrayRobinson, P.A., and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 10, 2015 BCC meeting, the Board directed staff to draft a Scope of Work and solicit proposals for RESTORE Act Consulting Services to coordinate and leverage potential funding opportunities with federal, state, and non-governmental organizations. Four qualified firms responded to the RFP with proposed annual fees ranging from $72,000 to $710,000. The staff Selection Committee ranked the top three short-listed firms as follows:
#1 Gray/Robinson, P.A.
#2 Erin L. Deady, P.A.
#3 Gunster, Yoakley and Stewart
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The Fee Proposal is for an annual lump sum of $96,000. Funding source to be determined.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has approved the Agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
This contract will be managed by the Director, Department of Natural Resources Management.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board Policy II.B.8
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Department of Natural Resources Management staff will coordinate with appropriate parties to implement terms of the Agreement.