Roster, On-Calls, and Consultant Selection

Rosters, On-Calls, and Consultant Selection - Sponsored by APWA (Washington State Chapter)

$37 (includes dinner)

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
4:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Rock Salt On Latitude 47
1232 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle

For more information and to register: http://www.apwa-wa.org/training/training_schedule.aspx?cid=95

Selecting the best consultant for engineering or architectural services is one of the most critical tasks for a successful project. However, the process is often costly and can take significant time for both agencies and consultants. Many agencies have gone to a roster or on-call format to simplify the process. Other agencies rely on published requests for proposals or qualifications to meet their needs. A few years ago, several agencies banded together to share a roster managed by the City of Lynnwood. This process was intended to reduce workload for agencies and consultants, but the City of Lynnwood has since decided to discontinue the shared roster program. So what’s happening now?

• Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is taking over the Lynnwood Shared Roster Program. John Carpita will speak about the MRSC shared small works and consultant rosters and what is in store for agencies and consultants.
• The Shared Procurement Portal includes an Architects and Engineers Consultant Roster and Small Works Roster. Doug Jacobson will speak about this program that was by the eCityGov Alliance, a group that was formed by nine Cities in 2002 to create a regionally coordinated portal(s) for the delivery of public sector services via the Internet such as on-line building permits, GIS data, and parks & recreation class registration.
• Agencies and consultants expend considerable energy and time in the selection process. This translates to higher project costs through a combination of additional agency staff time, increased consultant overhead, and extended project completion. Craig Stampher will lead a discussion on efficient use of the roster and on-call processes from a consultant perspective. Rosters and on-calls should reduce these costs when compared with the typical request for proposal process, but only if they are used effectively. This discussion will focus on making the process more efficient, so bring your ideas!