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+ Does -the Team have the resources (i.e., staff, physical facilities, financlai depth) needed to undertake this project? • Does the Team have a proven ability to implement projects quickly and cost-effectively? • Does the Team have established, clear lines of responsibility within their -organization, as well as open lines of communication with their clients and the community they serve? • Is the Team associated with projects known to be of exceptional quality and reputation? + Does the Team have a demonstrated history of cost control on past projects? • Do the Team and/or individuals have a history of working together as a Team? + Does the Team have a demonstrated history of quality control on past projects? • Are the Team's individual participants and their office located in the same metropolitan area? • Does the Team have a record of on -schedule delivery? The important threshold issues for the final phase of the selection process are: Team and client compatibility - Experience - The right blend of design creativity, attention to detail and functional practicality - Reputation for reliability and well -managed projects - Cost Control The above threshold issues will be used by the panel in evaluating submittals, developing a short list, evaluating finalist presentations, and awarding a contract 4. Selection of Finalists -The panel will select finalists for oral presentations if necessary. Notice of final selection or "short list" will be mailed to all candidates on or about May 24, 2002. 5. Presentations by Finalists/Fee Proposal Following selection of the finalists with the "apparent best" qualifications, presentations may be scheduled. The purpose of the presentation is to enable the finalists to provide a more in-depth demonstration of qualifications and capacity for this project A sealed fee cost proposal in a separate envelope' must be submitted by the Team. The specific format for this submittal is included as Attachment "B". Upon selection of the most qualified finalist, the sealed fee proposal will be opened and negotiations will commence to determine the broad outlines of a working relationship (Scope of Work), including financial matters. If an Agreement cannot be reached, negotiations will be terminated and the next highest ranked finalist will be invited to negotiate and their sealed fee proposal will be opened. The conclusion of these interviews and negotiations will result in the selected Team entering into an Agreement with the City of Santa Ana. All other sealed fee proposals will be returned (unopened). to remaining finalists. At the conclusion of these interviews, a decision by the panel. will be forwarded to the City of Santa Ana City Council for approval of contracts. 5 of 9 .