2012-27895 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27895
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF FIRMS,
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 19-11/12,
TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES ON RIGHT OF WAY
AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE THREE
(3) TOP-RANKED PROPOSERS: INFINITE SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS
GROUP; QUEST CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.; AND MEDIA
RELATIONS GROUP, LLC.; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS UPON COMPLETION OF
SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS.
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission approved the
issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-11/12, to provide Public Information
Services on Right of Way and Facilities Construction Projects; and
WHEREAS, RFQ No. 19-11/12 was issued on December 21, 2012, with an opening
date of February 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, a pre-proposal conference to provide information to the proposers
submitting a response was held on January 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, BidNet issued bid notices to 83 prospective proposers, and over 19 local
proposers were notified via mail and e-mail, which resulted in the receipt of five (5)
proposals; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2012, the City Manager via Letter to Commission (LTC)
No. 075-2012, appointed an Evaluation Committee (the "Committee") consisting of the
following individuals:
• Dolores Mejia, Special Project Administrator, Office of the City Manager
• Nannette Rodriguez, Public Information Officer, Community Relations
Department
• Ray Breslin, Collins Park Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
• Daniel Veitia, North Beach Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
• Darlene Fernandez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital Improvement
Projects
• Lucero Levy, Biscayne Point Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
• Irene Valines, Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
Alternates
• Shari Lipner, Public Information Specialist, Office of Capital Improvement
Projects
• Lynn Bernstein, Community Resources Coordinator, Office of the City Manager
• Humberto Cabanas, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital
Improvement Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Committee convened on April 4, and 17, 2012, and was provided
with general information on the scope of services, Performance Evaluation Surveys,
additional pertinent information, and presentations from all proposers; and
WHEREAS, the Committee discussed the proposers' qualifications, experience, and
competence, and ranked the proposers accordingly; and
WHEREAS, a motion was presented by Irene Valines, seconded by Ray Breslin, and
unanimously approved by all Committee members, to recommend entering into negotiations
with the three (3) top ranked proposers: Infinite Source Communications Group; Quest
Corporation of America, Inc; and Media Relations Group, LLC.; and
WHEREAS, after considering the recommendation of the Committee, the City
Manager exercised his due diligence and concurs with the Committee's recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
accept the recommendation of the City Manager pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) No. 19-11/12 to Provide Public Information Services on Right of Way and Facilities
Construction Projects; and authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with the
three (3) top-ranked proposers: Infinite Source Communications Group, Quest Corporation
of America, Inc, and Media Relations Group, LLC.; and further authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute agreements upon completion of successful negotiations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF MR 2012.
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The
Recommendation Of The City Manager Pertaining To The Ranking Of Firms, Pursuant To Request For
Qualifications(RFQ)No. 19-11/12,To Provide Public Information Services On Right Of Way And Facilities
Construction Projects; Authorizing The Administration To Enter Into Negotiations With The Three(3)Top-
Ranked Proposers: Infinite Source Communications Group;Quest Corporation Of America, Inc.;And Media
Relations Group, LLC.; And Further Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute Agreements Upon
Completion Of Successful Negotiations.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance external and internal communications from and within the City.
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Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc.): The 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey
indicated that 79 percent of residents and 66 percent of businesses feel the amount of information they get is 'r
the right amount.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission Adopt The Resolution?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
On December 14, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-11/12, to Provide Public Information Services on Right of Way and Facilities
Construction Projects.
RFQ No. 19-11/12 was issued on December 21, 2012, with an opening date of February 2, 2012. A pre-
proposal conference to provide information to the proposers submitting a response was held on January 12,
2012.
BidNet issued bid notices to 83 prospective proposers, and over 19 local proposers were notified via mail
and e-mail, which resulted in the receipt of five (5) proposals.
On March 14, 2012, the City Manager via Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 075-2012, appointed an
Evaluation Committee (the"Committee").
The Committee convened on April 4, and 17, 2012. The Committee was provided with general information
on the scope of services, Performance Evaluation Surveys, and additional pertinent information from all
responsive proposers. Additionally, the Committee received presentations from all proposers.
The Committee discussed its individual perceptions of the proposers' qualifications, experience, and
competence, and further ranked the proposers accordingly. A motion was presented by Irene Valines,
seconded by Ray Breslin, and unanimously approved by all Committee members to recommend entering
into negotiations with the three (3) top ranked proposers: Infinite Source Communications Group, Quest
Corporation of America, Inc, and Media Relations Group, LLC.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: May 9, 2012 72
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF FIRMS, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 19-11/12, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
INFORMATION SERVICES ON RIGHT OF WAY AND FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE THREE (3) TOP-RANKED
PROPOSERS: INFINITE SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; QUEST
CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.; AND MEDIA RELATIONS GROUP, LLC.;
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS UPON COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Enhance external and internal communications from and within the City.
ANALYSIS
The Capital Improvement Project's (CIP) Construction Management efforts have expanded
Citywide. Neighborhood right of way improvements, structural and park facilities, and capital
renewal and replacement projects are underway in each of the three (3) City districts. The
additional activity produced by these projects generates an exponential need for proper and
timely notification to our citizens. Keeping our residents, business owners, and civic
organizations well informed and actively involved is a key factor of CIP's ongoing and growing
commitment to maintain the public informed at all times.
Communications regarding the construction process is a critical element of every project. CIP
is currently evolving its communications process and policies. The Office is reformulating itself
to be more communication driven and proactive. In order to achieve this goal, CIP is breaking
down project-related information as follows:
1. Pre-Construction Communications — In this phase, a plan is developed delineating how
the community will be informed throughout the life of the project. The community is
provided with information regarding when the project will commence and how
stakeholders will be affected. Meetings are held with stakeholders to introduce the
project team and contractor that will be working in the area.
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and Facilities Construction Projects.
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2. Project Information — This phase begins concurrently with construction and is finalized
when the project is substantially completed. Residents, business owners, and civic
organizations are provided with weekly information relative to the progress of the work.
Meetings are held on an as-needed basis with individual stakeholders or interested
groups.
3. Post-Construction Communications - In this phase, project-close out information is
sent out to stakeholders informing them that construction has been finalized and
providing them with contact information for the various owner agencies.
Currently, public information services are brought on board for neighborhood right of way
projects, via the contractor that was awarded the job. Public information services for
improvements to, or development of, City facilities are either brought in via the contractor, or
handled in-house by the City. The public information officer (PIO) brought in by the contractor
is selected at the contractor's discretion. The PIO develops and coordinates communication
efforts and reports to the project team and CIP's Public Information Specialist. He/she is
tasked with the following:
• Developing project-related materials that are distributed on a daily or weekly basis;
• Addressing questions, concerns or comments and communicating project information
to stakeholders; and
• Scheduling meetings and planning events to address stakeholder concerns.
The successful proposers selected pursuant to this RFQ will serve to facilitate the assignment
of these services for all neighborhood and facility projects managed by CIP. The goal is.that
the individuals procured for these services are communications professionals, or have served
in a public information capacity for two (2) years or more. Lastly, it is imperative that CIP have
full control of the consultants developing and executing the communication efforts for active
and future construction projects. Having control of the PIO's will help the city provide the best
possible service to the stakeholders impacted by our planned efforts.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services in the RFQ describes and defines activities which may be required by
the City for a range of services to include, but not be limited to: communications planning and
implementation; public relations and community involvement; customer service; general
translation and interpreting services; revamping project collaterals; preparation of related
media communications and collateral materials; preparation of audio/video presentations;
project planning; coordination and implementation; and other related services.
The City shall request consultant services on an as-needed basis. Further, the Consultant is
providing these services on a non-exclusive basis. The City, at its option, may elect to have
any of the services set forth herein performed by other consultants or City staff.
The successful proposer(s)will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities:
• Developing Public Involvement Plans
• Developing project-related informational material
• Communicating project information and addressing concerns
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and Facilities Construction Projects.
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• Preparing related media communications and informational materials
• Coordinating emergency communications
• Developing presentations and talking points
• Planning, organizing and attending special events and meetings
• Preparing audio/video presentations
• Writing newsletters and feature stories
• Translating collateral material developed
• Designing and develop templates and graphics informational materials
RFQ PROCESS
On December 14, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-11/12, to Provide Public Information Services on Right of Way
and Facilities Construction Projects.
RFQ No. 19-11/12 was issued on December 21, 2012, with an opening date of February 2,
2012. A pre-proposal conference to provide information to the proposers submitting a
response was held on January 12, 2012.
BidNet issued bid notices to 83 prospective proposers, and over 19 local proposers were
notified via mail and e-mail, which resulted in the receipt of the following five (5) proposals:
1. Bermello Ajamil & Partners;
2. Caltrop Corporation;
3. Infinite Source Communications;
4. Media Relations Group LLC; and
5. Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
On March 14, 2012, the City Manager via Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 075-2012,
appointed an Evaluation Committee (the "Committee") consisting of the following individuals:
■ Dolores Mejia, Special Project Administrator, Office of the City Manager
■ Nannette Rodriguez, Public Information Officer, Community Relations Department
■ Ray Breslin, Collins Park Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
■ Daniel Veitia, North Beach Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
■ Darlene ,Fernandez, Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital Improvement
Projects,
■ Lucero Levy, Biscayne Point Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
■ Irene Valines, Resident and Leadership Academy Graduate
Alternates
■ Shari Lipner, Public Information Specialist, Office of Capital Improvement Projects
® Lynn Bernstein, Community Resources Coordinator, Office of the City Manager
■ Humberto Cabanas, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital
Improvement Projects.
The Committee convened on April 4, and 17, 2012. The Committee was provided with general
information on the scope of services, Performance Evaluation Surveys, and additional
pertinent information from all proposers. Additionally, the Committee received presentations
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and Facilities Construction Projects.
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from proposers.
The Committee discussed the proposers' qualifications, experience, and competence, and
further ranked the proposers accordingly. The Committee's final rankings are as follows:
FINAL RANKINGS
RFQ#19-11/12 FOR PIOS LOW
FOR ROW AND FACILITIES _ Dolores Nannette Ray Daniel Darlene Lucero Irene AGGREGATE
'PROJECTS `"" " Me'ia Rodriguez Breslin Veitia Fernandez Levy Valines TOTALS
Infinite Source Communications (83) 1 (101) 1 (93) 1 (81)2 (101) 1 (94)3 (101) 1 (10) 1
Quest Corporation of America,Inc (78)2 (98)3 (93) 1 (82) 1 (88)4 (99) 1 (93) 2 (14) 2
Media Relations Group,LLC 77 3 (99)2 (86)4 (75)3 (97)2 (98)2 (86)3 :. (19)3
Bermello Aiamil&Partners (68)4 (79)4 (80) 5 (75)3 (92) 3 (90)4 (82)5 (28)4
Caltrop Corporation (68)4 (58)5 (87) 3 (74)5 (88)4 (90)4 (85)4 (29) 5
A motion was presented by Irene Valines, seconded by Ray Breslin, and unanimously
approved by all Committee members, to recommend entering into negotiations with the three
(3) top ranked proposers: Infinite Source Communications Group; Quest Corporation of
America, Inc; and Media Relations Group, LLC.
COMPANY PROFILES
INFINITE SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Infinite Source is a locally-owned, full service Florida Department of Transportation DBE,
Florida State MBE, and Miami-Dade County SBE Certified Company. Infinite Source
specializes in public involvement/information services, public relations (PR) and marketing,
website development and graphic and video design to support private business, municipal
economic development efforts and the transportation industry on all phases of infrastructure
projects, including project development and environment (PD&E) studies, design, design/build
and construction projects.
The Infinite Source team has worked on dozens of PR, marketing, and community outreach
campaigns for agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation, Miami-Dade
County, Monroe County, City of North Bay Village, and Lighthouse Point Chamber of
Commerce; as well as the City of Miami Beach.
The Infinite Source team is made up of skilled practitioners with local knowledge in community
outreach, who have serviced a number of transportation-driven agencies, non-profit
organizations and municipalities in Florida. Infinite Source's experience includes providing
outreach services and successfully continuing communication in the following transportation
driven sectors: PD&E, design and construction (such as the West Avenue PD&E Study and
Central Bayshore Neighborhood Improvement Project).
Project Manager Monica Diaz is a bilingual communications professional, experienced in PR,
marketing, public involvement, print journalism, and integrated marketing communications. Ms.
Diaz has over seven (7) years of professional experience and actively serves on a variety of
creative campaigns, and public information projects for infrastructure and other public and
private entities. Ms. Diaz has served on key projects with agencies such as the Tempe
Convention and Visitor Bureau, Toyota Motors, and Sony/BMG Music. She actively serves an
array of clients including FDOT, Bal Harbour Village, Modani Furniture, and the City of Miami
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and Facilities Construction Projects.
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Beach. Ms. Diaz will oversee project strategizing, QA/QC processes, and maintain close
coordination with the CIP office on the successful execution of project responsibilities.
Lead Public Information Office Laura Carolina Sala is a well-rounded and experienced
bilingual PIO focusing on customer service and public affairs. Her work has consisted of
community outreach projects ranging from awareness campaigns to advocacy groups, with
organizations such as Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Students Working Against
Tobacco (SWAT), National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), and the Miami-
Dade Department of Health HIV Education Programs. Ms. Sala worked for New York Road
Runners, organizers of the New York City Marathon. Ms. Sala's experience also includes
disaster management and coordination after working with the United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). During crises such as the Haiti earthquake, she
helped coordinate the efforts directing all incoming assistance to the appropriate departments
and organizations. She has also work with the United Nations in peacekeeping for Somalia
and as a freelance professional photographer.
The following are samples of some of the projects that Infinite Source has worked on in recent
years:
• Bal Harbour and Town of Surfside - Collins Avenue Forcemain Construction Project.
• SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Blvd Reconstruction from NE 15 ST to NE 38 St.
• NW 79 Street Repaving Project- Miami Beach Public Works
• City Center 9A Neighborhood Improvement Project- City of Mimi Beach
• FDOT SR 112/1-195 Reconstruction Project from NW 10 Ave to Biscayne Bay
• West Avenue Bridge Project PD&E Study
• Collins Avenue/SR Al A- 5h Street to Lincoln Road Safety Enhancement Project
• SR 985/SW 107 Avenue from north of SR 990/Killian Parkway to south of SR
94/Kendall Drive
• Cit yCenter 9C Lincoln Road Beautification Project
• New York Road Runner's Empire State Building Run-Up
QUEST CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC
Founded more than 16 years ago, QCA is a Minority Woman-Owned / Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (MW / DBE) dedicated to serving the needs of public-sector clients
throughout the State. Through the years, QCA has earned the reputation of providing the
highest level of consulting services in the areas of Public Information, Public Involvement,
Marketing and Communications.
Additionally, QCA offers our extensive resources, above and beyond the stated contract
positions. With nearly 50 employees dedicated solely to public sector clients statewide, plus an
award-winning in-house Creative Services Division.
The local office is comprised of ten communications professional who have been developing
and implementing public information plans and providing communication consulting services
on hundreds of road, bridge, utility, and facility projects undertaken by the City of Miami Beach
and other public sector agencies and municipalities.
Tish Burgher, QCA Senior Manager, will serve this contract as Project Principal, and will be
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an additional resource for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) support. Ms. Burgher
has worked as a Project Principal, Project Manager and Senior Public Information Officer in
South Florida for more than 17 years. She has worked indirectly with the City of Miami Beach
on numerous FDOT roadway projects and offers extensive experience supervising similar
contracts. She manages a local staff of ten associates, overseeing contracts, client relations
and contract compliance.
Lauren Firtel, QCA Area Manager, will be the Project Manager in charge of Quality
Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for this contract. Ms. Firtel has more than eight (8) years
of relevant experience. Ms. Firtel has experience managing multiple people and projects
simultaneously and has organized special events from start to finish with a large volunteer
leadership base and hundreds of-,attendees. Since joining QCA, she has served as the Public
Information Officer for four(4) City of Miami Beach Capital Improvement Projects; three (3) are
still ongoing. Ms. Firtel serves as the community liaison/point person for South Pointe Phases
III, IV and V; Star Island and Bayshore B — Lower North Bay Road. Ms. Firtel also serves
FDOT's District Six (Miami-Dade and Monroe counties) as an Assistant Public Information
Specialist on the Districtwide Miscellaneous Construction Contract .
Ivette Ruiz-Paz, bilingual QCA Associate, will serve as the Public Information Officer(PIO)for
this contract. A seasoned English and Spanish media professional, Ms. Ruiz-Paz brings over
14 years of experience and is a skilled writer in both English and Spanish. She has experience
coordinating and facilitating public meetings and special events; she also assisted with ramp
up activities on local roadway projects, such as the 95 Express Phase 2, which recently began
in Broward County.
The following are samples of some of the projects that QCA has worked on in recent years:
• Star Island
• South Pointe Phase III, IV, V
• South Pointe Phase II
• City of Doral (Trolley)
• FDOT District Six, Miami-Dade and Monroe County
• Orange County Utilities/Lake Conway Estates
• City of Orlando/Barack Obama Parkway
• City of Panama City Beach
• City of Cape Coral/Balfour Beatty
MEDIA RELATIONS GROUP, LLC
Media Relations Group LLC (MRG) is a locally owned, Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Florida-Certified Minority
Business Certification firm, whose staff is based in Miami-Dade County. MRG has served the
South Florida community since 1999. In the last two (2) years, MRG has scheduled and
conducted more than 100 briefings with elected officials in the tri-county areas, and executed
more than 50 successful public meetings and hearings.
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MRG provides media relations in both English and Spanish, marketing; graphic services, the
organization of business interests, grassroots door to door consensus building, and serves a
spokesperson for its clients. For 13 years, MRG has developed and executed successful
public involvement programs and community awareness plans for the FDOT, Florida's
Turnpike Enterprise, Miami-Dade and Broward Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Miami-
Dade Public Works, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, and
several individual municipalities.
The team is comprised of individuals who have more than 50 years of combined experience
working with and for many local agencies and cities.
Project Manager Alicia Gonzalez is a bilingual public relations professional specializing in
public involvement programs for infrastructure projects. Mrs. Gonzalez has successfully
implemented public involvement campaigns for the Florida Department of Transportation's
District One, Four, and Six for the past 18 years. She has more than 16 years of experience in
media relations, working with both Spanish and English media in the South Florida area. Mrs.
Gonzalez's position as Principal of MRG, guaranties her ability to serve as Project Manager
without interruption for the duration of the contract. Mrs. Gonzalez will ensure contract
compliance, manage budget, execute special projects and oversee all staff and work
production.
Public Information Officer David Ramil is a bilingual public information specialist who brings
years of experience in the fields of construction, design, design-build, project development and
environment (PD&E) and traffic operations projects. Mr. Ramil's expertise in community
outreach has helped him become a key team member on significant projects through all
phases of development. As a liaison for FDOT, he has worked with elected officials, the media
and the general public throughout South Florida. Mr. Ramil has coordinated numerous public
meetings and public information campaigns on behalf of FDOT District Six and District Four.
Public Information Officer Alison Soule is an experienced public affairs/public relations
professional who has worked on transportation, transit and community outreach projects in
South Florida. Ms. Soule specialties include developing, managing, and implementing
successful public involvement programs for projects in FDOT Districts Four and Six. Ms. Soule
has worked extensively with members of the public, elected officials, municipal representatives
and the media.
The following are samples of some of the projects that MRG has worked on in recent years:
• Florida Department of Transportation, District Four
• Florida Department of Transportation, District Six
• Town of Cutler Bay Public Outreach Contract
• City of North Bay Village
• Village of Palmetto Bay Public Outreach Contract
• Cutler Bay Water and Sewer Department 60" Force Main
• City of Hialeah Automated Waste Collection Study
• City of Doral Trolley Service Study
MANAGER'S DUE DILIGENCE
After considering the review and recommendation of City staff, the City Manager exercised his
due diligence and is recommending that the Mayor and the City Commission authorize the
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and Facilities Construction Projects.
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Administration to enter into negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked proposers: Infinite
Source Communications Group; Quest Corporation of America, Inc; and Media Relations
Group, LLC.; and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements upon
completion of successful negotiations.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida accepts the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to the ranking of
proposals pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-11/12 to Provide Public
Information Services on Right of Way and Facilities Construction Projects; authorizing the
Administration to enter into negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked proposers: Infinite
Source Communications Group, Quest Corporation of America, Inc, and Media Relations
Group, LLC.; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements upon
completion of successful negotiations.
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