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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., TO OBTAIN A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ANY CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL PROVISIONS, AND TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN.
CONTRACT NO. Q88.

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves the selection of Infrastructure Management Group, Inc., in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizes the County Manager to execute same for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County and to exercise any cancellation and renewal provisions and any other rights contained therein.

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Date: September 26, 2006


To: Honorable Chairman Joe A. Martinez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: George M. Burgess
County Manager

Subject: Recommendation for Approval to Award Contract No. Q88: Financial Consulting Services for the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the award of this contract to procure financial consulting services for the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND
CONTRACT NO:
Q88

CONTRACT TITLE:
Financial Consulting Services for the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)

DESCRIPTION:
This contract is being awarded to provide a variety of financial consulting services to the CITT. The specific tasks required will be further defined via future work orders, on an as-needed basis. The contract will allow the County to expedite requests for financial consulting services including, but not limited to, strategic and business planning, review and assessment of pro forma statements, maintenance of the CITT risk assessment model, and performance management and measurement.

PROJECT MANAGER:
Maria Johnson, Office of the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust

APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE:
June 27, 2006

TERM:
Three (3) years with two (2), one-year options to renew at the County�s sole discretion.

CONTRACT AMOUNT:
Not-to-exceed $1,350,000 for the initial contract term.

FUNDING SOURCE:
Charter County Transit System Surtax (PTP Funding)

METHOD OF AWARD:
An open, competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process was used for this award.

VENDOR(S) RECOMMENDED
FOR AWARD:
Infrastructure Management Group, Inc.

VENDOR(S) NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR AWARD:
Construction Management & Professional Services, LLC, d/b/a CMPRO Services, LLC (deemed non-responsive by the County Attorney�s Office)

USING/MANAGING AGENCY:
Office of the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust

CONTRACT MEASURES:
The Review Committee of May 24, 2006, recommended a 25% Small Business Enterprise goal for this contract.

LIVING WAGE:
The services being provided are not covered under the Living Wage Ordinance.

UAP:
The contract includes the 2% User Access Program provision. The program discount will be collected.

LOCAL PREFERENCE:
Applied in accordance with applicable ordinances, but did not affect the outcome.

ESTIMATED CONTRACT
COMMENCEMENT DATE:
After adoption by the Board of County Commissioners, unless vetoed by the Mayor, and approval by the Citizens� Independent Transportation Trust.

BACKGROUND
The County currently has a contract with Infrastructure Management Group, Inc. (Contract No. 463) to provide specific financial consulting tasks for the CITT which expires November 30, 2006. While this contract is also for financial consulting type services, the scope of services herein is more general, as projects will be further defined on a work order basis, to meet the needs of the CITT. This contract, after approval, will not become effective until expiration of the current contract.