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On March 15, 2011 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-65 authorizing the
submittal of an application for a Caitrans Community -Based Transportation
Planning (CBTP) Grant in the amount of $300,000 for preparation of a
Comprehensive Citywide Sustainable Transportation Systems Plan to enhance
access and safety to encourage multi -modal transportation such as walking,
bicycling, and -transit, through a comprehensive Citywide evaluation of existing
and proposed land uses and transportation facilities, including integration of
current policies and recommendations established in the General Plan Update,
recently adopted Bicycle Master Plan, and existing Specific Area Plans.
On July 25, 2011, staff was notified by Caitrans that National City's grant
application had been selected for funding.
On September 6, 2011 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-192 accepting
the grant, authorizing the City Manager to execute all grant documents, and
authorizing $75,000 in local matching funds. The local match is "in -kind", which
covers staff time and materials dedicated to the project. The City Manager
executed a Fund Transfer Agreement with the State, effective February 1, 2012,
which obligated the funding and served as our notice to proceed.
On September 28, 2012, as required by the grant, City Engineering publicly
advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for transportation planning and
public outreach services for implementation of the SMART... Foundation Plan.
The RFQ listed a budget of $270,000 for consultant services. Statements of
Qualifications from the following firms were received by the October 22, 2012
deadline: KTU+A, Chen -Ryan Associates, CALTROP Communications, and
Nelson Nygaard.
On November 8, 2012, all four firms were interviewed by a three member review
panel consisting of staff from Engineering, Planning and Community Services.
The evaluations were focused on four key areas of emphasis: 1) Understanding
of Project Goals and Deliverables, 2) Technical Qualifications and Scope of
Services, 3) Project Approach and Community Outreach, and 4) Project
Management and Quality Control.
Based on evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications and interviews, the
review panel identified KTU+A as the most qualified firm. KTU+A competed at a
high level in all categories. In particular, they demonstrated excellent technical
expertise having completed a variety of pedestrian, bicycle and mobility planning
efforts in the region, a comprehensive project approach and plan for community
outreach, and a clear understanding of project goals and deliverables. Therefore,
staff recommends award of a professional services contract in the amount of
$270,000 with KTU+A to assist City staff with project delivery. The scope of
services and schedule for project delivery is attached as Exhibit "A" to the
professional services agreement.