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Report to Redevelopment Agency Board Regarding 2005-2009 Implementation Plan; Professional Services Agreement with GRC Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 4 DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS A Request for Proposal to prepare the Agency's Implementation Plan for 2005 — 2009 was sent to twenty-two consulting firms on December 30, 2003. Three firms submitted responses: Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc.; Vernazza Wolfe Associates, Inc.; and GRC Associates, Inc. Each proposal was reviewed and rated based upon the following criterion: • Prior experience in preparing similar Implementation Plans, including review of sample Implementation Plans. • Qualifications of principal staff that will work on the project. • Ability to provide the requested services in a timely manner. • Proposed cost for the scope of work (both hourly rates and/or flat fee). Proposed costs from each candidate are as follows: GRC Associates, Inc. - $23,250; Vernazza Wolfe Associates, Inc. - $20,800; and RSG - $49,930. Further review of Vernazza Wolfe's proposal revealed that it will have a greater need of staff assistance than the other two proposals. References were also contacted, resulting in favorable comments regarding all three applicants. GRC Associates, Inc. proposal includes: reporting on the Agency's accomplishments with respect to its 2000-2004 Implementation Plan and the effect those accomplishments have had on eliminating blight; developing a ten-year cashflow projection for the Agency; developing goals and objectives for each project area; reporting on the Agency's accomplishments with respect to producing affordable housing units; developing goals and objectives to meet housing production obligations; conducting seven community meetings; finalizing a comprehensive 5 -year financial plan for the Agency; and finalizing the report for submittal to the Agency Board during a public hearing. GRC anticipates completing the work and having the public hearing for the Agency's 2005-2009 Implementation Plan before the end of the current fiscal year. In addition, GRC has been working with the Agency on the formation of the La Cadena Corridor Project Area, and as result has an in-depth understanding and is knowledgeable of the community and each of the project areas. GRC was originally selected by a subcommittee of the Agency Board for the La Cadena Corridor formation project because of its cultural diversity and bilingual staff. FINANCIAL IMPACT Cost of contract is on a time and material basis not exceed $23,150. Funds have been budgeted in account 886-9000-9000-2350. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact if this agreement is approved. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements GRC Associates, Inc. President: Stephen A. Copenhaver Contact: John Oshimo, Principal R:\ShareRDA\Meetings\2004 MeetingsTebruary 17, 2004\Implementation Plan.doc