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In accordance with Florida State Statutes 287.055, "Consultants Negotiation Act", a Selection Committee was appointed They reviewed the proposals and decided to hear oral presentations from six (6) firms. On Friday, March 20, 1998, the Committee interviewed the six firms and based on their experience and qualifications determined the following prioritized short list- 1. ist 1. Spillis-Candela & Partners (SCP) 2. Schwab, Twitty & Hanser Architects (STH) 3. Hunton-Brady-Pryor-Meso Architects (BBPM) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the list as presented and authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the number one ranked firm. This process will be carried out as prescribed in the statutes and a contract will be brought back to the Board for approval. Commissioner Ginn requested that the vote be delayed for 1 week in order to allow time to review the proposals. County Administrator Chandler explained that pursuant to the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), the procedure has been to put out the proposals and when they are received the County's Selection Committee reviews the proposals and picks a short-list. Those applicants on the short-list are then interviewed and the Board is presented the short-list with a recommendation from the Committee to negotiate with the number one selected applicant. Commissioner Eggert noted that no request had been made of staff that the interviews be conducted before the Board. Commissioner Ginn wanted more backup and expressed her concern that the applicant chosen would reflect upon the Board. She inquired who was on the Selection Committee, and County Administrator Chandler advised that the Committee is composed of General Services Director Sonny Dean, Emergency Services Director Doug Wright, Building and Grounds Superintendent Lynn Williams, Telecommunications Division Manager Terry Smith, and Building Division Director Ester Rymer. CommissionerGinn questioned why a representative from engineering was not on the Committee and made reference to the problems encountered with the Ft. Pierce City Hall and the Martin County Courthouse. She emphasized that she wanted to review the proposals. Commissioner Adams had no problem with a 1 -week delay and noted that the County has been very fortunate in its County Selection Committee. Commissioner Eggert also noted that none of the architects on the short-list has been involved with the County's courthouse, library or jail buildings. APRIL 14, 1998 07