Question

Do you intend to select 1 or 2 firms per discipline, or many? When a need arises, would you typically ask 2 or 3 or 4 firms for competitive proposals/bids, or do you anticipate negotiating a scope and fee with the firm that you believe would be best-suited to the task at hand?

Answer

It is anticipated that a portion of the services could be provided either by an individual person or a firm. Each proposer should identify which technical expertise, or combination of technical expertise, for which they wish to be considered. The City will enter into one or more agreements with one or more firms depending on the range of applicants and expertise.