SCOPE OF SERVICES - Casper



January 31, 2018REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TO REVIEW WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF CASPER, WYOMINGIntroductionThe purpose of this request for a Statement of Qualifications is to provide the City of Casper with a listing of up to four (4) qualified professional Consultants to provide professional services for the purpose of assisting, advising and representing the City on matters relating to reviewing and analyzing applications received by the City for Wireless Communication Facilities and other telecommunications-related matters and issues. The City of Casper is in the process of updating the Municipal Code to align the City’s wireless communications codes and ordinances with Federal and State law. A copy of the DRAFT ordinance can be reviewed under “Public Notices” on the City’s website: ProceduresThree (3) copies of a Statement of Qualifications prepared in response to this solicitation must be submitted to the following address by 4:30 p.m., local time, February 28, 2018:Craig Collins, City PlannerCity of Casper200 North David StreetCasper, WY 82601Phone 307-235-8241The following general framework should be used in the Statement of Qualifications: Introduction. A brief introduction of the individual(s) or firm(s) involved in the proposal, including year established and any former names of the firm, as well as contact information including name, address, telephone and Email addresses.A description/summary of relevant experience reviewing Wireless Communication Facilities on behalf of a governmental entity or municipality, to include contact information for the agency or municipality.A statement as to whether the Consultant has any professional agreements, whether direct or indirect, with any members of the wireless industry or the tower ownership/management industry and, if so, what companies.A summary of past projects that were successfully completed related to wireless communications including developing and/or updating policies and regulations for Cities/Counties and Municipalities; siting, design or construction of wireless facilities, and site acquisition. Provide contact information for carrier or tower company personnel with whom work was completed.Provide certificates of insurance indicating policy limits.Personnel. Identify personnel, including expertise and qualifications of key team members, anticipated to be assigned to conduct analysis of applications.References. Provide a list of past clients for whom the firm has performed similar work. For each reference include a contact name, phone number, and address. Include a minimum of three (3) references and no more than five (5).Evaluation CriteriaIn order to be considered, a Statement of Qualifications must comply with all requested information/data in this Request for Statement of Qualifications. Requests for Qualifications will be considered according to the standards listed below. General Criteria for Evaluating Statement of Qualifications.Experience: The experience of the proposed Consultants should be documented, including experience in projects similar to the projects typically reviewed by the City of Casper. Expertise: Specific expertise is desirable in a variety of areas including the following: RF Engineering, Site Acquisition, Legal/Law, and a demonstrated in-depth understanding of the constantly changing Federal laws related to Wireless Communications. Professional references shall be provided wherever practicable.Workability: The Statement of Qualifications should provide assurance of the demonstrated ability of the Consultant to work with a diverse group of individuals and agencies including citizens, property owners, businesses, and governmental organizations.Conflicts of Interest: The qualifications statement shall specifically address any possible conflicts of interest and the consultant’s position or response as to whether or not such other work or relationship may be deemed a conflict of interest.Special Qualifications: The qualification statement shall identify any specific qualifications which might make the consultant uniquely qualified to provide the requested services. These may include similar work experience related to another community of similar size or a project of similar design.Professional Staff: The experience of the proposed Consultant’s personnel assigned to this project shall be noted. Individual biographical resumes with specific relevant experience shall be included.Following review of the submitted proposals, up to four (4) Consultants will be selected, and placed on a list as eligible to review all City of Casper Wireless Facilities applications on the City’s behalf, and to provide in-depth analysis to City staff and elected/appointed officials as to the project’s compliance with all local, state and federal laws. At such time as the City determines the need for a Consultant’s services for a proposed Wireless Facilities application, the selected Consultants will review the proposal. Based on this review, the Consultants will be asked to provide a fee schedule and estimate to perform the review on the City’s behalf. The applicant for the wireless communication facility will have its choice of Consultants, provided that the Consultant’s turn-around time leaves the City with ample time to comply with applicable shot-clocks and otherwise complete its review of the application. The selected Consultant will be required to timely execute a professional services contract with the City with its standard terms and conditions.AcceptanceThe City of Casper reserves the right to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications, to waive informalities and irregularities in Statements of Qualifications, and to enter into a contract with any Consultant based solely upon the initial Statement of Qualifications. ................
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