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Award a contract to Grant Thornton Public Sector LLC for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) consulting services December 21, 2021 Page 2 Management Services Agency, Accounting Manager, and Supervising Accountant. The evaluation was based on the following factors: • Technical qualifications and experience of key members of the engagement team and the firm • Capability of handling all aspects of the engagement as defined as well as providing support and technical assistance • Experience with similarly sized governmental agencies in providing the types of services outlined in the RFQ • Compliance with the requirements of the RFQ • Thoroughness of the firm's proposed scope of work, clearly defined schedule of work to be performed • Reasonableness of Cost Based on the Committee's evaluation, Grant Thornton Public Sector LLC (GT) was selected as the most qualified firm to provide ARPA consulting services. They demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and experience in managing major COVID-19 response and recovery funds, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds and Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Public Assistance. As one of the leading national accounting and consulting firms, GT has provided grants management compliance services to many federal, state, and local agencies. Their highly experienced subject matter experts will perform services including, but not limited to, the following: • Review ARPA Spending -Eligibility Determination • Assist with Compliance Monitoring and Reporting • Compliance Consulting • Assist with Audit Preparation • Communication Support As such, staff recommends contracting with GT to perform ARPA consulting services for a period of six months with the option for one six-month renewal. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 21-093 was advertised on August 26, 2021 and offers were solicited. A summary of the RFQs and offers received is as follows: 120 Vendors were notified 36 Vendors downloaded the RFP 10 Santa Ana vendors notified 10 Proposals received Outreach Efforts The Purchasing Division advertised this project on the City's online bid management and publication system, which directly notified eight Santa Ana vendors, none of which downloaded the RFQ.