Solicitation Retrospective.doc

The document is a retrospective analysis of a solicitation process for Design-Build Services for Elmwood Park Playground. It outlines the benefits of the solicitation type used, such as stating a guaranteed maximum price upfront and reducing risk to the City. However, issues were identified, including local vendors' unfamiliarity with the solicitation type, bond issues with proposed sites, and confidentiality concerns regarding team member names. The document also mentions a project change during negotiations that rendered engineering or architectural work unnecessary but couldn't be altered due to the solicitation type. Recommendations for future improvements include using a response format similar to RFQ, ensuring confidentiality of team member names, and providing detailed project information upfront for vendors to complete.