Title
Approve Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reservoir Design and the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report Supporting Reservoir Construction and Community Forest Development for the Reservoir Project
Summary
The City released the RFP for the combined reservoir design and environmental studies on May 25, 2023 after approval of Council at the May 22 meeting, but only received one proposal despite sending it to numerous firms, and the cost was significantly higher than anticipated. It is common practice for a consulting firm to include a significant mark-up of subcontracted costs, which can be avoided by separating the tasks. The new RFPs have separated the environmental studies from the engineering design work, which should result in significant cost savings to the City. It may also provide more options available for the City. The City has reached out to additional firms to help ensure a good response to this new solicitation.