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Commission outlines consultant needs, flags procurement and budget steps
Summary
Commission discussed hiring consultants for feasibility, design and engagement work, noted roughly $125,000 attributed to the commission, and emphasized a fair procurement process (RFP/bids) and avoiding conflicts of interest when contracting.
Commission leadership said they have budgeted money for consultant work and have begun discussions with Senate Counsel about procurement rules and thresholds. The Chair reported counsel was supportive and that contracts above a certain threshold require a more formal process; commissioners emphasized a transparent selection process.
Senator Liz Miranda told the group that "there's about a 125 k that'll be attributed to this commission," and commissioners discussed using multiple consultant types—architecture and development experts, historical/archival contractors, and community engagement facilitators—to meet discrete needs. They recommended an RFP and a competitive bid process and said the commission cannot hire family members or firms with conflicts of interest.
Commissioners also discussed whether pro bono or in-kind work from firms could be used; staff agreed to confirm permissibility with Senate Counsel. The commission did not take a formal vote but directed staff to gather more detail on procurement options and to scope the consultant work so an appropriate RFP can be drafted.
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