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During the selection phase, only project capability information is initially reviewed and scored by the selection committee, with information which could identify the firm omitted or redacted. Interviews are then held with all submitting firms, and scores assigned for that portion of' the review. Finally, the cost proposal and performance evaluations provided for "critical" team members (which are identified in the solicitation and can include the prime contractor, key subcontractors, project manager, etc.) are reviewed and scored. At this point, the firm with the highest overall score is identified as the best value candidate, and the selection progresses advances to the clarification phase. During the clarification phase, the agency and projected contractor work together to develop a project plan, which includes establishing and agreeing to milestones which will be assessed each week of the project, and which focus on risk management. The scope of work is also refined during this phase with input from both entities. Once both parties are satisfied with the plan and milestones established, the selection moves on to the third phase, management by risk evaluation, during which the contract is awarded and executed and work may begin. Prevalence Staff has contacted Polk County directly and has requested information from other counties and municipalities around the State to seek input from other entities that may be utilizing the BVP process. Polk County officials indicate that they are not aware of any other entity in Florida currently utilizing this process. Additionally, County staff has not found any other local governments in the State using BVP at the current time. It is also important to note that Polk County only uses BVP on Utilities Capital Improvement projects presently. Other departments in Polk County utilize a procurement process other than BVP. Their staff has determined complex projects are best suited for BVP, and Utilities projects are preferred because that department is most supportive of the process. No metrics have been compiled to quantify the benefit they believe they receive from BVP. A summary of BVP solicitations undertaken by Polk County since 2009, as listed at www.pbsrg.com is shown in the table below. Project Date Budget Status Van Fleet Water Production Facility 9/21/2012 $3,500,000 (Est.) In Improvements Procurement Imperial Lakes Water Treatment Plant 6/11/2012 $6,000,000.00 In Improvements (Est.) Procurement SWRUSA Pressure Reducing Stations 10/19/2010 $613,000 (Est.) Cancelled Modifications New Mann Road WPF Facility & Palmore Well 9/20/2010 $2,710,800 (Est.) Cancelled Interconnect New Holly Hill WPF and Reclaim &Re-Pump 6/8/2010 $8,583,154 (Est.) Awarded Facility Utilities Construction Services 6/8/2010 N/A Awarded Cottonwood Fire Rescue Station 6/2/2010 $1,300,000 (Est.) Awarded—Bid Protest \\Files u2TubliclPurchesing\Mitcell.nmus Agendes\Sest Value Procurement•100817-FMAL.doc 144