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Lake Elmo hires Raftelis for Public Works operational assessment at $52,350
Summary
The city contracted Raftelis to complete an operational assessment of the Public Works Department, awarding a professional services agreement not to exceed $52,350 after staff said Raftelis offered stronger public-works subject-matter expertise than a competing bidder.
The Lake Elmo City Council approved a professional services agreement with Raftelis to conduct an operational assessment of the Public Works Department and accepted a contract not to exceed $52,350.
Staff recommended Raftelis after returning to bidders for a more detailed scope and reviewing references. Administrator Nicole Miller said Raftelis presented a project team with public-works subject-matter expertise that city staff considered necessary for the assignment; staff contacted a prior Raftelis client and reported positive feedback.
Council discussion and reasoning
Council members acknowledged that Raftelis' proposal was higher than the competing Baker Tilly bid but said Raftelis offered more dedicated public-works experience and more hours from the senior subject-matter expert. Council members said they preferred to pay for a more experienced team for this operational review rather than accept a cheaper, less specialized alternative.
Scope and budget
Staff said the revised scope included clarified deliverables and iterative coordination with city staff; the professional services agreement in the packet lists specific outcomes and an iterative work process. The approved contract amount is $52,350 and council approved the expenditure by voice vote.
Action recorded
The council approved hiring Raftelis to conduct the operational assessment for the Public Works Department and authorized a professional services agreement for not to exceed $52,350.
