Title
Airport Program Advisory Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract with Anser Advisory, LLC for Program Advisory Services for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport has numerous Capital Investment Plan (CIP) projects forecasted to support passenger growth. A program advisory consultant is essential to developing a program management plan and approach to organize the CIP for the most effective and efficient completion.
§ Services provided by this contract include guidance and direction to the Aviation Department on the implementation of its CIP; technical and staff resource recommendations; funding recommendations; and detailed coordination with contractors, stakeholders, and consultants for the $3.0 billion CIP.
§ On July 19, 2019, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three responses were received.
§ Anser Advisory, LLC best meets the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,500,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process. Anser Advisory Services has committed 12.00% ($1,387,739.60) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Rhea Engineers and Consultants (DBE) ($1,387,739.60) (advisory/administrative support)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan