693-2024 RESOLUTION NO. 693-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF
PROPOSALS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO.
2024-005-ND, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES, AND
APPROVING THE SHORTLIST OF THE THIRTEEN TOP RANKED PROPOSERS,
DAEDALUS CAPITAL, LLC, AS THE FIRST RANKED PROPOSER; PFM GROUP
CONSULTING LLC, AS THE SECOND-RANKED PROPOSER; L.M. GENUINE
SOLUTIONS LLC, AS THE THIRD-RANKED PROPOSER; HUNDEN STRATEGIC
PARTNERS, INC., AS THE FOURTH-RANKED PROPOSER; NATIONAL
COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC., AS THE FIFTH RANKED
PROPOSER; WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., AS THE SIXTH-RANKED
PROPOSER; JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC., AS THE SEVENTH-
RANKED PROPOSER; ECONSULT SOLUTIONS, INC., AS THE EIGHT-RANKED
PROPOSER; VISIONFIRST ADVISORS, AS THE NINTH-RANKED PROPOSER;
ACCENTURE LLP, AS THE TENTH-RANKED PROPOSER; GOMAN YORK
PROPERTY ADVISERS LLC, AS THE ELEVENTH-RANKED PROPOSER;
CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS INC., AS THE TWELVETH-RANKED
PROPOSER; AND ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AS THE THIRTEENTH-RANKED
PROPOSER; TO BE FURTHER CONSIDERED IN THE RFQ EVALUATION
PROCESS.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Chair and Board of Directors approved the issuance of
RFQ No. 2024-005-ND for Economic Development Consultant Services (the RFQ); the RFQ was
issued on May 17, 2024,with an opening date of August 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS,the RFQ allows for a shortlisting of firms; and
WHEREAS, only those proposers shortlisted may be required to make presentations to and
be interviewed by the Evaluation Committee; and
WHEREAS, the NBCRA/RDA/City received eighteen (18) proposals from Accenture LLP,
Daedalus Capital, LLC, Cambridge Econometrics Inc., Camoin Associates, Inc., Cater Advisory
Group LLC, Creative Investment Research, Econsult Solutions, Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Goman
York Property Advisers LLC, Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle, Inc., Jones Lang
Lasalle Americas, Inc., L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, McKinsey & Company, Inc. Washington D.C.,
National Council for Community Development, Inc., PFM Group Consulting LLC, VisionFirst
Advisors, and Willdan Financial Services, Inc; and
WHEREAS, On July 5, 2024, Jones Lang Lasalle, Inc. notified the City of the withdrawal of
its proposal submission, and the firm was therefore not further evaluated; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2024, the Interim City Manager (Interim Executive Director), via
Letter to Commission No. 318-2024, appointed an Evaluation Committee consisting of the following
individuals: Justin Karr, Economic Development Manager, Economic Development Department;
Rogelio Madan, Development and Resiliency Officer, Planning Department; Colette Satchell, Senior
Project Manager, Office of Capital Improvement Projects, and Luis Wong, Interim Assistant Director,
Economic Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee convened on August 5, 2024, to review and score the
proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee received an overview of the project, information
relative to the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general
information on the scope of services, and a copy of each proposal; and
WHEREAS,. the Evaluation Committee was instructed to score and rank each proposal
pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the ITN; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the qualifications of each firm and having considered the
Evaluation Committee's comments and rankings, the Administration recommends that the the Chair
and Board of Directors shortlist the thirteen (13)top-ranked firms: Daedalus Capital, LLC, As the first
ranked proposer; PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the second-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine
Solutions LLC, as the third-ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic Partners, INC., as the fourth-ranked
proposer; National Council For Community Development, Inc., as the fifth ranked proposer; Willdan
Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., as the
seventh-ranked proposer; Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the eight-ranked proposer; VisionFirst
Advisors, as the ninth-ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the tenth-ranked proposer; Goman York
Property Advisers LLC, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; Cambridge Econometrics Inc., as the
twelfth-ranked proposer; and Ernst&Young LLP, as the thirteenth-ranked proposer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that the Chair and Board of Executive
Director Manager, pertaining to the ranking of proposals, pursuant to Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) No. 2024-005-ND, for Economic Development Consultant Services, and approve the shortlist
of the thirteen top ranked proposers, Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the first ranked proposer; PFM
Group Consulting LLC, as the second-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, as the third-
ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic Partners, INC., as the fourth-ranked proposer; National Council
For Community Development, Inc., as the fifth ranked proposer; Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as
the sixth-ranked proposer; Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., as the seventh-ranked proposer;
Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the eight-ranked proposer; VisionFirst Advisors, as the ninth-ranked
proposer; Accenture LLP, as the tenth-ranked proposer; Goman York Property Advisers LLC, as the
eleventh-ranked proposer; Cambridge Econometrics Inc., as the twelfth-ranked proposer; and Ernst
& Young LLP, as the thirteenth-ranked proposer, to be further considered in the RFQ evaluation
process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this // day of -reihXdl✓ 2024.
Steven Meiner, Chairman
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MIAMI BEACH
RDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM: Eric Carpenter, Executive Director
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
(RFQ) 2024-005-ND FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
SERVICES. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION
The Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA)Administration ("Administration") recommends
that the Chair and Board of Directors approve the Resolution.
The solicitation is currently under the cone of silence and will remain under the cone of silence
until a subsequent recommendation for award is approved by the RDA Board.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The RDA is dedicated to fostering a robust economy that stimulates balanced growth by
connecting business, community, people, and jobs through business assistance and resources,
corridor development and redevelopment, real estate, and creating a diverse economy that
produces a dynamic and resilient community
To assist the RDA meet goals, objectives, and expectations, a pool of RDA consultants
(Consultants) is intended to be secured to assist the RDA in assessing economic development
potential, developing economic development strategies, implementing projects, providing
professional recommendations, building capacity, promoting economic development awareness
and more (collectively, "Consultant Services"). The Consultants are intended to be contracted to
assist as needed and by specialty.
The Administration requested approval to issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2024-005-ND
for Economic Development Consultant Services for an initial term of three (3) years with one (1)
two-year renewal term or two (2) one-year renewal terms at the Executive Director's sole
discretion.
ANALYSIS
On May 15, 2024, the Chair and Board of Directors authorized the issuance of RFQ No. 2024-
005-ND for Economic Development Consultant Services. The issuance was jointly advertised by
the RDA, the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency ("NBCRA"), and the City of Miami
Beach ("City"). On May 17, 2024, the RFQ was issued. A voluntary pre-proposal conference to
provide information to proposers submitting a response was held on May 30, 2024. Two (2)
addenda were issued, and 89 prospective bidders accessed the advertised solicitation. RFQ
responses were due and received on August 6, 2024. The RDA/NBCRA/City received a total of
eighteen (18) proposals from the following firms:
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• Accenture LLP
• Cambridge Econometrics Inc.
• Camoin Associates, Inc.
• Cater Advisory Group LLC
• Creative Investment Research
• Daedalus Capital, LLC
• Econsult Solutions, Inc.
• Ernst &Young LLP
• Goman York Property Advisers LLC
• Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc.
• Jones Lang Lasalle, Inc.
• Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc.
• L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC
• McKinsey & Company, Inc. Washington D.C.
• National Council for Community Development, Inc.
• PFM Group Consulting LLC
• VisionFirst Advisors
• Willdan Financial Services, Inc.
On July 5, 2024, Jones Lang Lasalle, Inc. notified the City of the withdrawal of their proposal
submission and received no further consideration.
On July 23, 2024, the Interim City Manager(Interim Executive Director)appointed the Evaluation
Committee via Letter to Commission (LTC)#318-2024. The Evaluation Committee("Committee")
convened on August 5, 2024, to review and consider proposals received. The Committee was
comprised of Justin Karr, Economic Development Manager, City of Miami Beach Economic
Development Department; Rogelio Madan, Development and Resiliency Officer, City of Miami
Beach Planning Department; Colette Satchel!, Senior Project Manager, City of Miami Beach
Office of Capital Improvement Projects; and Luis Wong, Interim Assistant Director, City of Miami
Beach Economic Development Department.
The Committee was provided an overview of the project and information relative to the City's
Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general information on the scope
of services, and a copy of each proposal. The Committee was instructed to score and rank each
proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ. The evaluation process
resulted in the ranking of proposers as indicated in Attachment A.A summary of each top-ranked
firm is available upon request.
After reviewing the qualifications of each proposer and having considered the Committee's
rankings and commentary, the Administration recommends a short-list of thirteen top-ranked
proposers: Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the first ranked proposer; PFM Group Consulting LLC, as
the second-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, as the third-ranked proposer; Hunden
Strategic Partners, Inc., as the fourth-ranked proposer; National Council For Community
Development, Inc., as the fifth ranked proposer; Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-
ranked proposer; Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., as the seventh-ranked proposer; Econsult
Solutions, Inc., as the eight-ranked proposer; VisionFirst Advisors, as the ninth-ranked proposer;
Accenture LLP, as the tenth-ranked proposer; Goman York Property Advisers LLC, as the
eleventh-ranked proposer; Cambridge Econometrics Inc., as the twelfth-ranked proposer; and
Ernst& Young LLP, as the thirteenth-ranked proposer.
The Administration has considered the qualifications of the top thirteen firms and finds them to be
varied in capabilities and experience and, thus, a diverse selection of consultants. Therefore, it
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is recommended that the thirteen firms be advanced for further consideration by the Committee.
If the short-listing of firms responding to this RFQ is approved, the short-listed firms may be
required to make presentations to and be interviewed by the Committee utilizing the criteria set
forth in the RFQ.A subsequent recommendation for award would be brought forward to the Board
of Directors for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The RDA has budgeted $20,000 for these services. Once a subsequent recommendation for
award is considered and approved by the Board of Directors, fees will be established through the
negotiation process. Services pursuant to the award of this RFQ shall be subject to successful
negotiations and the availability of funds approved through the City's budgeting process. Grant
funding is not anticipated to be utilized for this project.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Chair and Members of the Board of Directors approve
the short-list of the thirteen top-ranked proposers: Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the first ranked
proposer; PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the second-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine Solutions
LLC, as the third-ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., as the fourth-ranked
proposer; National Council For Community Development, Inc., as the fifth ranked proposer;
Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc.,
as the seventh-ranked proposer; Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the eight-ranked proposer;
VisionFirst Advisors, as the ninth-ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the tenth-ranked proposer;
Goman York Property Advisers LLC, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; Cambridge Econometrics
Inc., as the twelfth-ranked proposer; and Ernst & Young LLP, as the thirteenth-ranked proposer,
to be further considered in the RFQ evaluation process.
Applicable Area
City Center Redevelopment Area
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Procurement
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