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1 � <br /> Exhibit #1 is the areas initially scheduled for inspections. Inspections will continue by the order <br /> of priority until all of the allocated funds are expended. Public Works expects that 800 to 1200 <br /> properties will be inspected. <br /> Request for Qualifications and Proposals <br /> In March 2011, the City's Public Works Department obtained proposals from firms interested in <br /> providing Sump Pump Inspection Services for Fiscal Year 2012 and with an option to renew the <br /> contract for Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014 depending on funding and Council approval. Proposals <br /> were sent to plumbing contractors and engineering firms within Macon County. Proposals were <br /> received from: <br /> 1. Binder Plumbing and Heating, Inc <br /> 2. The Burdick Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc <br /> 3. King-Lar Company <br /> 4. Onsite Engineering, LLC <br /> The four firms that submitted proposals were reviewed and interviewed based on the following <br /> criteria: <br /> a. Experience and qualifications of personnel. <br /> b. A well thought out plan of action. <br /> c. Cost. <br /> d. Adequacy of staffing resources to accomplish project in six to nine months. <br /> Professional service contracts are not bid but are awarded based on the firm's ability to provide <br /> the required service to the City. <br /> Recommend Binder Plumbing and Heating, Inc. <br /> Staff proposes that Binder Plumbing and Heating, Inc. be retained to provide sump pump <br /> inspections in the amount of$100,000 for Fiscal Year 2012. The Contract is expected to be <br /> accomplished within a six to nine month period or until all funds are expended. <br /> Binder Plumbing and Heating, Inc. is a local, family owned and operated plumbing and heating <br /> corporation. Binder Plumbing and Heating was established in 1952 and employs over 35 service <br /> technicians and office personnel in the local economy. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: Some property owners may resist inspection of the property. <br /> Court ordered search warrants may be necessary in these instances. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Richard Marley, Director of Public Works and Matt Newell, City <br /> Engineer. Richard Marley will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any <br /> questions of the Council on this item. <br /> Page 13 <br />