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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,May 12,2014 Page 27 and could be potentially legally at fault, and could not hide behind the alleged provisions of the best value procurement process. Councilmember McGehee opined that it was unfair from the outset based on the City's relationship with Stantec; and stated that she felt very strongly about the City's natural resources, and questioned how the City actually valued those areas, even though that was the second most requested area in the survey, and City staff did not have adequate expertise in natural resources. Therefore, Councilmember McGehee reiterated her statement that the package should be rebid, as it would not delay construction in any way. Councilmember Willmus asked Councilmember McGehee, if the package was re- bid, would she allow Stantec to put forward a proposal. Councilmember McGehee responded if it were rebid at this point, she would question how to get around their firm as a consultant and 25% of the best value procurement process weighted for the interview, effectively removing the blind. Councilmember McGehee stated that she had no problem with Stantec rebidding, but with the City's relationship with them as a long-standing vendor, how to get around that part of the process. Councilmember Willmus stated that he understood the concerns expressed by Councilmember McGehee. However, in looking at this proposal and the other two proposals, Councilmember Willmus noted that neither of those had put for- ward any information on available grants, which he found a significant issue, whether or not they have access, but neither offering an option, for something he found quite attractive. Councilmember Etten opined that, from his perspective, staff had sufficiently ad- dressed how they reviewed the proposals, including that of Stantec, along with consulting with the City Attorney. Councilmember Etten noted that Mr. Schroed- er had been involved as a consultant during the Master Plan process, but had been determined to be the superior proposer when considered for the design portion, along with others who may or may not have been qualified to get the contract. Specific to the interview, Councilmember Etten opined that if the interview por- tion was removed from the criteria system, Stantec remained the dominant per- former in three of the remaining five areas; and would still carry the day. Depend- ing on how the weighting system was looked at, Councilmember Etten opined that Stantec would still win the proposal. Councilmember McGehee agreed with Councilmember Etten in terms of weighting in this particular proposal, but when she looked at it carefully, it seemed the value added piece was the determining factor. While not having talked directly to the other two applicants, Councilmember McGehee stated that, through a third party, she was aware that they have grants available and are ac- tively involved in those grants, and had significant project capability in that por-