CRA Resolution 022-2024 RESOLUTION NO. 022-2024
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) NO. 2024-005-ND, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ESTABLISH A POOL OF PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAEDALUS
CAPITAL, LLC, AS THE FIRST-RANKED PROPOSER; ERNST & YOUNG LLP,
AS THE SECOND-RANKED PROPOSER; HUNDEN STRATEGIC PARTNERS,
INC., JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC., AND PFM GROUP
CONSULTING LLC, AS THE TIED THIRD-RANKED PROPOSERS; WILLDAN
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., AS THE SIXTH-RANKED PROPOSER; L.M.
GENUINE SOLUTIONS LLC, AS THE SEVENTH-RANKED PROPOSER;
ACCENTURE LLP, AS THE EIGHTH-RANKED PROPOSER; GOMAN YORK
PROPERTY ADVISERS LLC AND NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, INC., AS THE TIED NINTH-RANKED PROPOSERS;
VISIONFIRST ADVISORS, AS THE ELEVENTH-RANKED PROPOSER; AND
CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS INC.. AND ECONSULT SOLUTIONS, INC., AS
THE TIED TWELFTH-RANKED PROPOSERS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
WITH EACH OF THE PROPOSERS UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Chair and Board of Directors approved the issuance of the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2024-005-ND for Economic Development Consultant Services;
and
WHEREAS, Request for Qualifications No. 2024-005-ND (the "RFQ") was issued jointly by
the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA), and the North Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency(NBCRA)on May 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre-proposal meeting was held on May 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City received a total of 18 proposals; and
WHEREAS, On September 11, 2024, the RDA approved the shortlisting of the following
firms to be further considered in the RFQ evaluation process: Accenture LLP, Cambridge
Econometrics Inc., Daedalus Capital, LLC, Econsult Solutions, Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Goman
York Property Advisers LLC, Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc.,
L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, National Council for Community Development, Inc., PFM Group
Consulting LLC, VisionFirst Advisors, and Willdan Financial Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee, appointed by the City Manager via LTC# 318-2024;
convened on September 26, 2024, to interview the shortlisted firms; 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 RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee ranked the proposers as follows: Daedalus Capital,
LLC, as the first-ranked proposer; Ernst & Young LLP, as the second-ranked proposer; Hunden
Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., and PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the
tied third-ranked proposers; Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; L.M.
Genuine Solutions LLC, as the seventh-ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the eighth-ranked
proposer; Goman York Property Advisers LLC and National Council For Community Development,
Inc., as the tied ninth-ranked proposers; VisionFirst Advisors, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; and
Cambridge Econometrics Inc. and Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the tied twelfth-ranked proposers; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's rankings
and analysis, the Administration recommends that the Chair and Board of Directors authorize the
Administration to establish a pool of pre-qualified consultants for economic development consultant
services; authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the
first-ranked proposer; Ernst & Young LLP, as the second-ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic
Partners, Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., and PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the tied third-
ranked proposers; Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine
Solutions LLC, as the seventh-ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the eighth-ranked proposer;
Goman York Property Advisers LLC and National Council For Community Development, Inc., as the
tied ninth-ranked proposers; VisionFirst Advisors, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; and Cambridge
Econometrics Inc. and Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the tied twelfth-ranked proposers; and further
authorize the Executive Director and Secretary to execute agreements with each of the foregoing
proposers upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that the Chair and Board of
the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency hereby accept the recommendation of the Executive
Director, pursuant to Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") No. 2024-005-ND, for Economic
Development Consultant Services; authorize the Administration to establish a pool of prequalified
consultants for specific tasks relating to economic development consultant services; authorize the
Administration to enter into negotiations with Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the first-ranked proposer;
Ernst & Young LLP, as the second-ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang
Lasalle Americas, Inc., and PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the tied third-ranked proposers; Willdan
Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, as the seventh-
ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the eighth-ranked proposer; Goman York Property Advisers
LLC and National Council For Community Development, Inc., as the tied ninth-ranked proposers;
VisionFirst Advisors, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; and Cambridge Econometrics Inc. and
Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the tied twelfth-ranked proposers; and further authorize the Executive
Director and Secretary to execute agreements with each of the proposers upon conclusion of
successful negotiations by the Administration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 30 day of 0 iiii 2024.
Steven Meiner, Chairman
ATTEST:
NOV 0 5 2024 APPROVED AS TO
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North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency(NBCRA) 1
MIAMI BEACH
NBCRA MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM: Eric Carpenter, Executive Director
DATE: October 30, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH
BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2024-005-ND, FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAEDALUS
CAPITAL, LLC, AS THE FIRST-RANKED PROPOSER; ERNST&YOUNG LLP, AS
THE SECOND-RANKED PROPOSER; HUNDEN STRATEGIC PARTNERS, INC.,
JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS, INC., AND PFM GROUP CONSULTING LLC,
AS THE TIED THIRD-RANKED PROPOSERS; WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES,
INC.,AS THE SIXTH-RANKED PROPOSER; L.M. GENUINE SOLUTIONS LLC, AS
THE SEVENTH-RANKED PROPOSER; ACCENTURE LLP, AS THE EIGHTH-
RANKED PROPOSER; GOMAN YORK PROPERTY ADVISERS LLC AND
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC., AS THE TIED
NINTH-RANKED PROPOSERS; VISIONFIRST ADVISORS, AS THE ELEVENTH-
RANKED PROPOSER; AND CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS INC. AND
ECONSULT SOLUTIONS, INC.,AS THE TIED TWELFTH-RANKED PROPOSERS;
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH EACH OF THE PROPOSERS UPON
CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)JOINT CITY COMMISSION, RDA,AND NBCRA
RECOMMENDATION
The North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency(NBCRA)Administration ("Administration")
recommends that the Chair and Board of Directors approve the Resolution.
The solicitation is currently under the cone of silence.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The NBCRA 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 meet NBCRA goals, objectives, and expectations, a pool of NBCRA consultants(Consultants)
is secured to assist the NBCRA in assessing economic development potential, developing
economic development strategies, implementing projects, providing professional industry insight,
building capacity, promoting economic development awareness and more (collectively,
"Consultant Services").The Consultants are contracted to assist as needed and by specialty. The
current pool of Consultants contracts is set to expire on December 11, 2024.
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In anticipation of the expiring Consultant contracts,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. On May 17, 2024, the RFQ was issued
jointly by the NBCRA, the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA), and the City of Miami
Beach. 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 NBCRA/RDA/City received a total of eighteen (18) proposals. On September 11, 2024, the
NBCRA approved the shortlisting of the following firms to be further considered in the RFQ
evaluation process: Accenture LLP, Cambridge Econometrics Inc., Daedalus Capital, LLC,
Econsult Solutions, Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Goman York Property Advisers LLC, Hunden
Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, National
Council for Community Development, Inc., PFM Group Consulting LLC, VisionFirst Advisors, and
Wlldan Financial Services, Inc.
The Evaluation Committee(the"Committee"), appointed by the City Manager(Executive Director)
via Letter to Commission (LTC) # 318-2024, convened on September 26, 2024, to interview the
shortlisted firms.The Committee was comprised of Justin Karr, Economic Development Manager,
Economic Development Department; Rogelio Madan, Development and Resiliency Officer,
Planning Department; Colette Satchel!, Senior Project Manager, Office of Capital Improvement
Projects, and Luis Wong,Administrative Services Manager, Economic Development Department.
The Committee was provided an overview of the request for qualifications and information relative
to the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government in the 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.
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. The types of
economic development activities scheduled and projected vary from strategic planning, industry
and market research, statistical and empirical economic analysis, workforce development
viability, community and neighborhood development programming, economic impact studies,
public-private partnership evaluations, and more. Access to a robust pool of consultants, ranging
from small, local, and regional to national and global expertise, ensures access to diverse
approaches and talent and the ability to engage multiple consultants simultaneously. As the
solicitation was jointly issued by the NBCRA, RDA, and City, a wide variety of services may be
needed. Therefore, it is recommended that the thirteen (13) firms be awarded to establish a pool
of prequalified economic development consultants to aid the NBCRA advance the economic
development goals, mission, and vision of the NBCRA Board.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Fees will be established through the negotiation process. The North Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency has budgeted $80,000 for these services. Services shall be subject to
the availability of funds approved through the NBCRA's budgeting process. Grant funding is not
anticipated to be utilized for this project.
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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/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
168-1987-000345-38-404-537-00-00-00 $80,000
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Chair and Members of the Board of Directors approve
the Resolution authorizing the Administration to establish a pool of pre-qualified consultants for
specific tasks relating to economic development consultant services; authorizing the
Administration to enter into negotiations with Daedalus Capital, LLC, as the first-ranked proposer;
Ernst&Young LLP, as the second-ranked proposer; Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., Jones Lang
Lasalle Americas, Inc., and PFM Group Consulting LLC, as the tied third-ranked proposers;
Willdan Financial Services, Inc., as the sixth-ranked proposer; L.M. Genuine Solutions LLC, as
the seventh-ranked proposer; Accenture LLP, as the eighth-ranked proposer; Goman York
Property Advisers LLC and National Council For Community Development, Inc., as the tied ninth-
ranked proposers; VisionFirst Advisors, as the eleventh-ranked proposer; and Cambridge
Econometrics Inc. and Econsult Solutions, Inc., as the tied twelfth-ranked proposers; and further
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary to execute agreements with each of the
proposers upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
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Condensed Title
Joint, Award RFQ 2024-005-ND, Economic Development Consultant Services. ED/PR
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ATTACHMENT A
' RFQ 2024005-ND e_ e e Law c
Economic Development Consultant ' Justin Karr � - • Rogallo Madan ;2 Colette Satchel) Lula Wong Y . Aggregate- E
Services - tK • a - a Tohis a
Qualitative Quantitative Subtotal 'Qualitative Quantitative ."Subtotal . --Quilltative Quantitative'- - Subtotal • Qualitative.. Quantitative , Subtotal . •
Daedalus Capital,LLC 94 - 0 94 4 89 0 89 1 88 0 88 6 85 0 85 1 k. 12 1
Emst 8 Young LLP 95 0 95 3 88 0 88 2 92 _ 0 92 2 75 0 75 6 ?- 13 2
Hunden Strategic Partners,Inc. 100 0 100 1 84 0 84 5 91 0 91 4 80 _ 0 80 _4 7 14 3
Jones Lang Lasalle Americas,Inc. 100 0 100 1 87 0 87 3 90 0 90 5 79 0 79 5 4 14 3
PFM Group Consulting LLC 92 0 92 6 85 0 85 4 92 0 92 2 83 0 83 2 i 14 3
Wilidan Financial Services,Inc. 93 0 93 5 82 0 82 17 94 0 94 1 82 0 82 3 16 6
L.M.Genuine Solutions LLC 92 0 92 _6 83 _ 0 83 16 87 _ 0 87 7 73 0 73 8 11: 27 7
Accenture LLP 90 0 90 9 B1 0 81 8 84 0 _ 84 10r.
60 0 60 11:3 38 8
Goman York Property Advisers LLC 87 0 87 12, 57 0 57 13 85 _ 0 85 9 74 0 74 7 t 41 9
National Council for Community
Development,Inc. 89 0 89 10 61 0 81 12 84 0 84 10 72 0 72 9 ti 41 9
VisionFirst Advisors 87 0 87 12 B0 0 80 9 86 0 _ 86 8 50 0 50 13 7 42 11
Cambridge Econometrics Inc. 91 0 _ 918 78 0 78 10 BO 0 BO 13 59 0 59 12 a 43 12
Econsult Solutions,Inc. 89 0 89 1 IOf 65 0 _ 65 _11 81 0 81 12 61 0 61 10 0 43 12
Quantitative Points -
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'Points
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L.nbtla.Ecaun.ec.Inc. 0
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Econ.Wl BOW Wit.inc. 0
Erni a Yana LLP 0
Gann Yat PommyAP1cera ILL 0
Ilunfen&Ir.c Putv,..Ina. 0
Jaen Lana Lack Nanta.Inc. 0
LM.G.mer Bcbm.,%ILC 0
Wilda Countl ra Lamcney 0w.bFn'10 Inc. 0
PFA G,pup Lomurnq tic 0
WonnnlMaa. 0
%Wean Fwncol Unica,Inc. 0
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