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Approval of CEC to perform Benthic Monitoring and Assessment
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SUMMARY: RFQ’s for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Assessment were sent out on February 26th 2019. Companies had until March 21st 2019 to turn in their qualifications for review. Three companies responded with qualifications. 1. (S&ME of Knoxville, TN) 2. (CEC of Franklin, TN) 3. (DEPA of Crossville, TN). There were three reviewers during this process all within the City Engineering Dept. Score sheets used during this process were based on four things with a rating of 1 to 3, 1 being the lowest and 3 being the highest. The four things that were taken into consideration were Experience, Related Projects, Familiarity with Region and Qualifications.
Without discussion all reviewers were handed score sheets and qualifications. After the review process was over, score sheets were tallied and the results were; CEC scored the highest with 29 points, DEPA came in second with a total of 23 points, S&ME came in third with 22 points. Copies of Score sheets and notes are available at request.
After scoring the RFQs a price quote was requested from CEC which is attached with a price not to exceed $10,380.00.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-41680-290
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve CEC for the 2019 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Assessment at price not to exceed $10,380.00.