10-29-07 Item 7C, Env Characterization Contractor for TCAAP Property

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10/23/2007 Page 2 Barr Engineering Bonestroo URS Review ofRI/RAP $24,000 $46,000 $16,080 Additional services $6,000 $2,256 included as part of contract amount Optional services $13,500 Proposed contract total $24,000/$37,500 $52,000 $18,336 Based on the review of the submittals, staff is recommending that the City contract with Barr Engineering for this work. While Barr did not provide the lowest proposal, they have the most TCAAP related experience of the three firms, which will prove beneficial as the development progresses. Barr also provided the most comprehensive proposal, outlining several additional options the City may want to consider with this type ofa redevelopment project. Staff recommends accepting all of Barr's optional services as well; these services will be provided on a time and materials basis, and the costs provided are a not to exceed amount. The City can choose to move on to Task 5 upon the completion of Task 4; if we feel there are additional questions or concerns. In the tasks to review the RI and RAP, Barr and URS identified the need for meetings with staff to discuss the reports and results. Barr has allotted more meetings within these tasks, indicating their commitment to make sure City staff and other representatives fully understand the results. Barr's review process is the most iterative process of all three proposals, demonstrating their understanding that ongoing communication with City staff is vital. URS stated in their proposal that extended review or negotiations would be outside the scope of their proposal and would be an additional cost. Staff called the City of New Brighton to discuss their experience with Barr on various projects, including the Northwest Quadrant redevelopment, which involved TCAAP related clean-up efforts and working with the Army. New Brighton staff spoke very highly of Barr's staff and project deliverables. They discussed Barr's strength in outlining options for the City to consider with issues as the project evolves and changes arise, as well as assisting with phasing projects into more manageable pieces. Barr has a well-developed relationship with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and has represented the City of New Brighton's interests and concerns well at meetings with MPCA staff. The proposals are also attached for your review. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Motion to Authorize Staff to Contract with Barr Engineering Company for the Review of the Environmental Characterization ofthe TCAAP property.