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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND COMMENTS <br />The contents under this heading are left to the discretion of the consultant. Material shall be pertinent to the <br />proposal, but not otherwise requested in the RFP. <br />CRITERIA FOR SELECTION <br />An evaluation committee appointed by the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency will review the <br />proposals. The criteria for evaluating the proposals submitted will take the following items into <br />consideration: <br />• Experience and reputation of the firm including a verification of data and references. <br />• Experience and credentials of key personnel assigned to the project. <br />• Understanding of project objectives and work tasks as evidenced in the written narratives and <br />oral interview. <br />• Adherence to Schedule: Demonstrate that the present workload of the firm and the availability of <br />staff for the project shall enable staying on schedule. <br />• Consultant's past record of performance in similar projects related to control of costs, quality of <br />work and meeting schedules. <br />• Familiarity with City design and construction specifications and procedures. <br />• The City's prior experience with the consultant. <br />• Familiarity with the geographical area of the project. <br />• Fee (separate sealed envelope). <br />The ultimate consultant selections shall be based upon both technical merit and cost competitiveness. <br />THE CITY'S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM <br />The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program is to encourage certified <br />minority business enterprises and women business enterprises. All submitting firms must have established <br />affirmative action programs approvable by the City. The attached "Certification of Non -Discrimination by <br />Contractors" shall be completed by each submitting firm and included in the proposal (Attachment "B"). <br />14 <br />