§ 2-288. Selection of most suitable proposals.

(a)

Prior to the solicitation of competitive proposals, the manager shall implement a selection procedure for weighed evaluation of the proposals received from the approved design-build firms. This procedure may include, but not be limited to, consideration of any special requirements, oral presentations by design-build firms, a scoring and ranking process, consideration of the firms' experience and qualifications with special emphasis on design-build projects and projects of the general nature of the subject project, and a value analysis of the proposal price. Other criteria for evaluating the proposal may include:

(1)

The ability, capacity and skill of the firm to perform the contract or provide the service required;

(2)

Whether the firm can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference;

(3)

The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the firm;

(4)

The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;

(5)

The previous and existing compliance by the firm with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services;

(6)

The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the firm to perform the contract or provide the service;

(7)

The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required;

(8)

The ability of the firm to provide future maintenance and service;

(9)

The number and scope of nonconforming conditions attached to the proposal.

(b)

The design criteria professional shall assist the manager in the selection and evaluation procedure so as to ensure proposal compliance with the design criteria package. The manager shall also provide a procedure by which the contract with the retained design criteria professional may be terminated prior to this solicitation/evaluation stage if termination is deemed in the best interest of the county.

(Ord. No. 00-33, § 1, 10-19-00)