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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH K2M DESIGN FOR THE COMPLETION OF A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE AND EMS STAFFING AND FACILITIES NEEDS STUDY FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP) was to solicit qualification & fee proposals from qualified Consultants for a comprehensive City of Hudson Fire and EMS Staffing and Facility Needs Study for the City of Hudson to use as a guide in the future. This study will include an in-depth review of staffing and operational efficiency. The study will also evaluate the current and future facility and equipment needs for Fire and EMS.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Staff created this study noted in the RFP in two separate but equally important parts.
The Staffing Study Portion #1: The Consultant shall evaluate the Fire and EMS Department's current daily citywide shift staffing levels, review alternative staffing models based on professional experience and safety of staff, and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness of the current operations and the future needs of the City with a formal recommendation in the final Study.
The Facility Needs Study Portion #2: The Study shall also evaluate the current and future needed Fire and EMS facilities and equipment in Fire and EMS. Review options to improve the facilities based on current and potentially future requirements and budgets in order that the city may plan, and budget for the future needs of the two departments based on the consultant's recommendations.
The city publicized the RFP and four firms submitted proposals. The committee reviewed the proposals and narrowed the list down to the three firms that met our minimum criteria. Those three firms were interviewed and made presentations. The list was narrowed down to two very equally ranked firms with comparable proposals.
Brandstetter Carroll Inc. - $103,950
K2M Design - $95,770...
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