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CC - (1) Discussion of Draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Outline Request for Proposals (RFP) for the General Plan Update (GPU) and the Summary Matrix of Best Practices; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 14, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Ashley Hefner/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5744
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/09/17)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (07/17/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) Discuss the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and outline Request for Proposals (RFP) for the General Plan Update (GPU) and the Summary Matrix of Best Practices; and (2) Direct the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On July 10, 2017, City Council received a presentation from staff on possibilities for the GPU process and content and directed the City Manager to return to the August 14, 2017 City Council meeting with a draft RFQ and an outline for the RFP for consultant services. In addition, City Council expressed interest in further discussion of the Summary Matrix of Best Practices which was attached to the July 10, 2017 staff report, as this item was not presented for discussion at that meeting.
DISCUSSION
The RFQ process provides consultant teams with the opportunity to present their creative strengths and team experience prior to preparing detailed proposals and helps the City vet responses to further inform the RFP process. A short list of the most qualified respondents can be developed to solicit consultant teams for further review based upon the City's needs. The creation of a shortlist does not prec...
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