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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 26, 2007 6 Councilmember Holden noted it had been over ten years since the City had issued an RFP for engineering services. She asked if there had ever been a cost analysis of using the City of Roseville Engineering services to other engineering services. Ms. Wolfe noted they had not done an RFP at that time because the City had included in the budget to hire a City Engineer, but was unsuccessful in the hiring process so other options were evaluated. She noted she had inquired with to other cities besides Roseville to see if they would be interested. Councilmember Holden asked how taking URS out of the picture would affect the 1&1 project. Ms. Giga noted that would possibly be one ofthe areas where they would still use URS. Councilmember Grant asked ifthere would be a financial savings as a result of this. Ms. Giga stated if staff felt they needed to get an outside consultant and if they went out within the pool of selected firms and requested proposals, at that time, the proposals would tend to be more competitive and may result in a potential cost savings to the City. Councilmember Grant asked as they went out for a RFP would URS be one of the engineering firms in the pool. Ms. Giga responded that was possible. Councilmember McClung asked if there would be enough firms to provide the City with a qualified pool. Ms. Giga responded affmnatively. Councilmember Grant asked if there would be different rates for different items. Ms. Giga responded her past experience has been that these types of arrangements are mainly on a time and materials basis with a not to exceed amount as opposed to the current contract with URS where it was based on a percentage of the project cost. MOTION: Councihnember Grant moved and Councihnember McClung seconded a motion to approve the Request for Qualification Process for Engineering Services and to approve the Termination of the Agreement between the City and URS, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Motion to Adout Resolution 07-40: Awardinl! the 2007 Pavement Manal!ement Prol!ram Ms. Giga stated the 2007 Contract B consists of Roseville mill and overlay projects and the Arden Hills 2007 Pavement Management Program. Bids were solicited during February and March. The bids were opened on March 13. She recommended Council approve the Resolution awarding the 2007 Pavement Management Program. Councilmember Holden asked if they had received unit prices. Ms. Giga responded they did have unit prices and would provide them to Council ifthey wanted.