This is for the Economic and Land Use Study for the Savannah Civic Center with Robert Charles Lesser Company in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The consultant will focus on the Civic Center site's redevelopment, including market and financial feasibility analyses, development strategies, cost-benefit modeling, and parking needs, all in alignment with priorities identified in the resolution adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024. The scope also includes phased implementation planning, public engagement, and compliance with zoning regulations to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and economically viable redevelopment.

This will be a contract not to exceed eight months.

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The proposals were evaluated on the basis of the project team, approach, references and past performance, fees, Savannah First, and DBE participation.

Three proposals were received in response to this RFP. Of those, two proposals were shortlisted and selected for an interview before a selection committee of City staff. The fee proposals for the two shortlisted firms were then opened, and the proposals were fully scored. 

The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days. The proposers were:

B.P.       Robert Charles Lesser Company (Bethesda, MD)^(D)                         $150,000

02.         KB Advisory Group  (Atlanta, GA)^(D)                                                  $139,500

A pre-proposal conference was conducted, and 23 vendors attended. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Local available: No

Total sent: 963

Total received: 3

Approval