HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2017-04-03 Item 2A - Public Safety Plan - Quality Assurance / Quality Control ConsultantCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: March 29, 2017
SUBJECT: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Consultant for the Public Safety Plan
ISSUE
The Council would like to consider hiring an independent Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC) consultant to provide the Council with independent expertise on the implementation of
the City's Public Safety Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City's project management consultant provided the attached memo that provides suggested
qualifications and a scope of work for a QA/QC consultant. Staff would like input and feedback
from the Committee before developing a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
QA/QC services was not included in the budget for the Public Safety Plan and funding will need
to be identified to cover the cost, estimated to be approximately $250,000 for the first two years.
Staff recommends using 2016 ending fund balance (currently at around $400,000) to fund this
effort.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to discuss the attached and provide staff direction on the
qualifications and scope of work. Staff will then return to the committee with a draft RFQ, which
after committee review, will be forwarded to a COW for consensus on the final document.
The Committee is also being asked to weigh in on the funding for the consultant.
ATTACHMENTS
Shiels Obletz Johnsen Memo
TO: Rachel Bianchi, Communications & Government Relations Manager
City of Tukwila
FROM: Ken Johnsen
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DATE: March 29, 2017
SUBJECT: QA QC Consultant Qualifications and Work Scope
The City Council has expressed an interest in pursuing hiring of a consultant to oversee the overall Public
Safety Program delivery to ensure the timely completion of all projects on budget. SOU has worked with
QA/QC consulants on previous projects and would recommend the following qualifications and scope of
work as the City Council engages potential firms for these services.
QA / QC CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS
0 Minimum 25 years of experience in public works architectural / building project
development from design through construction, in management and oversight capacity.
0 Extensive experience with reporting role to public board, committees, councils and
equivalent stakeholders.
0 Experience successfully completing delivery of multiple public project programs with
delivery over 5+ years of duration.
0 Expert in utilizing multiple delivery and contracting methods including but not limited to
Design Bid Build, GC/CM and Energy Services Companies (ESCO).
SCOPE OF WORK
0 Review and comment on overall project budgets, schedule and delivery strategy
0 Monthly review of budget and schedule of all projects
QA / QC Consultant Qualifications and Scope of Work
March 29, 2017
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• Monthly meeting with the Executive Project Management team to assess progress
advise and strategize
• Quarterly reporting and presentation of review of budget and schedule status at council
meetings
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