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<br />PCI Ratings for City Streets <br />May 12, 2005 <br />Page 4 of5 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />includes the use of a new process (P ASER), which seems like a very good approach but <br />at this time, staff feels a consistent approach is best for this year. Depending on the <br />outcome of this process and the outcome of our engineering services discussion, we may <br />want to pursue this option in a future year. <br /> <br />4. Specialization: GoodPointe specializes in infrastructure rating processes, and does not <br />provide other engineering services. We believe this argues for a more objective approach <br />to the work. <br /> <br />5. Process: Since GoodPointe is a firm that specializes in this kind of work and does not <br />provide engineering design services, they are not a direct competitor with our contracted <br />City Engineer, which may make for a smoother work relationship. <br /> <br />6. Possible Future Use: As Council is aware, staff is currently in discussions with the City <br />of Roseville regarding engineering services. Roseville also works with GoodPointe, and <br />they provide Arden Hills with IT services as well. This combination provides potential <br />opportunities for how we use, maintain, and update the rating information received <br />during this process. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />In addition, GoodPointe has agreed to allow City staff (i.e. O&M employees) to participate in the <br />rating process as a training exercise. In other cities, contractors have worked to train city staff so <br />that eventually the rating process can be conducted in-house. Some other cities have found that <br />the PCI process should be conducted every one or two years, instead of the three that we <br />currently use as a guide. The reason is that streets can significantly change in a one year period <br />depending on weather conditions and other factors. <br /> <br />References for GoodPointe: <br />In terms of references, GoodPointe's proposal included as list of twenty-two city/county clients, <br />most of which are in the metro area. Assistant to the City Administrator Schawn Johnson <br />contacted several of the cities and a summary of those discussions is provided below. <br /> <br />SHOREVIEW: Jerry Auge stated that GoodPointe is a great company and they have provided <br />great service to the City of Shoreview over the years. They are very responsive and customer <br />service oriented. The City of Shore view budgets $5,000 per year for their PCI services. The <br />only concern he voiced is that each PC! rater is different, so if at all possible, it is important to <br />create continuity and have the same person complete the PC! ratings on a regular basis. He <br />would give the company a grade of "A" and highly recommend them. <br /> <br />COTTAGE GROVE: Jennifer Levitt (City Engineer) stated that they hired GoodPointe for the <br />first time last year for a neighborhood-specific project. She said that GoodPointe was very <br />responsive and completed the project within a very small time frame. Their customer service <br />was excellent. Ms. Levitt stated they had one difficulty in the convcrsion of data, but the <br />problem was not caused by GoodPointe. Her overall grade for them was a "B+" and she would <br />recommend them to Arden Hills. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ROSEVILLB: Duane Schwartz (Public Works Director) said that the City of Rose vi lie has been <br />working with GoodPointe for 15 to 20 years. This company has always been reliable and is very <br />