CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
August 19, 2014
ITEM NO.
4.4(a)
[G-100-170/B-130-070]
FROM:
Bill Nagel, Development
Services Director
Award Request for Proposals No. 4663; Authorize negotiation and execution of a
Consultant Services Contract for Preparation of a Community-Based Transportation Plan for
Downtown Redding
SUBJECT:
Department Director:
***APPROVED BY***
City Manager:
Recommendation:
Award Request for Proposals No. 4663, Consultant Services for Preparation of a CommunityBased Transportation Plan for Downtown Redding, to Omni-Means Engineering Solutions
(Omni-Means) and authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contract
(Contract) with Omni-Means, for an amount not to exceed $215,500.
Background
On April 1, 2014, the Redding City Council adopted Budget Resolution 2014-034, authorizing
the acceptance of grant funds awarded from the Community-Based Transportation Planning
(CBTP) program for preparation of a multimodal transportation and parking analysis of
downtown Redding. The CBTP funds have been programmed through the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
The Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan project will: 1) study
opportunities to link transportation and parking improvements to projected development under
the Downtown Redding Specific Plan; 2) provide planning for a conceptual multi-modal
transportation network, including vehicles, public transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities; 3)
develop a “complete streets” improvement strategy; and 4) develop recommendations to improve
connectivity between downtown and the City’s trail system. The objectives also include specific
funding and implementation strategies to meet long-term transportation and parking needs.
The Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan project is estimated to cost
$250,583, of which $215,500 will be reimbursed by state CBTP funds. Shasta Regional
Transportation Agency (SRTA) funds and Shasta County Public Health staff time will be
allocated for the local in-kind match of $18,920, and the local cash match of $16,163 will come
from City staff time allocated to the project.
Report to Redding City Council
Re: Award of Request for Proposals No. 4663
Consultant Selection Process
August 12, 2014
Page 2
A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) outlining the specific scope of work was developed and
sent to 28 firms on May 23, 2014. The RFP was also advertised on the City’s website.
Proposals with an estimated fee for services were received from the following firms:
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Omni-Means Engineering Solutions - Redding, California
Alta Planning + Design - Sacramento, California
PlaceWorks - Berkeley, California
A selection panel was formed with members from the Public Works Department, the
Development Services Department, the City Manager’s office, and a community member
representing Downtown Redding business and civic organizations. In accordance with Citystandard consultant selection process, proposals were evaluated for the firms’ understanding of
the scope of work, their ability to meet the proposed schedule for completion, experience with
transportation plans, and the qualifications of the project manager and team. The selection panel
unanimously ranked Omni-Means as number 1. While both Alta Planning and PlaceWorks
provided strong proposals and presentations, the selection panel concluded that Omni-Means’
approach provided the desired balance between the engineering and design disciplines to
complete the project.
Each of the consultants was required to provide an estimated fee for the services outlined in the
RFP as shown below. Although the cost proposals are not used in the initial rankings, the
selection team does review the cost proposals, ensuring the consultant’s teams provide a costeffective approach to the project identified in the RFP.
RANK
FIRM
FEE
1
Omni-Means
$214,810
2
Alta Planning
$214,972
3
PlaceWorks
$215,506
Omni-Means would be the lead consultant for the project, represented by Paul Miller, Project
Manager, Russ Wenham, and Larry Morgon. Other team members include Design Workshop,
represented by Steve Knoll, and Watry Design, represented by Michelle Wendler.
Issue
Should the Council award the Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 4663, and authorize staff to
negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contact for preparation of a Downtown
Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan?
Alternative; Implication of Alternatives
The alternatives for Council consideration are as follows:
1.
Award Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 4663, to Omni-Means; authorize staff to
negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contact with Omni-Means for
Report to Redding City Council
August 12, 2014
Re: Award of Request for Proposals No. 4663
Page 3
preparation of a Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan for a “not to
exceed” price of $215,500. (Staff Recommendation)
2.
Award the Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 4663, to another firm.
3.
Do not award the Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 4663, at this time. The Council
should provide specific direction to staff on how to proceed. This would delay the
project and risk the loss of $215,500 in state CBTP funds.
Fiscal Impact
The Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan project is estimated to cost
$250,583, of which $215,500 will be reimbursed by state CBTP funds. SRTA funds and Shasta
County Public Health staff time will be allocated for the local in-kind match of $18,920, and the
local cash match of $16,163 will come from City staff time allocated to the project.
Conclusion
Award of the Request for Proposals will allow staff to begin work on this project, which, when
completed, will provide updated direction for a downtown traffic circulation, multi-modal
transportation and parking strategy, and will lay the foundation for the anticipated update of the
Downtown Redding Specific Plan.
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