Groveport Moves to Create Pre-Qualified Engineering Firm Roster
Legislation referred to committee would authorize City Administrator B.J. King to vet engineering firms and contract on an as-needed basis.
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Groveport City Council on Nov. 9 heard a first reading of proposed legislation to create a pre-qualified roster of engineering firms for municipal studies and projects. Sponsored by Council Member Fraser, the measure was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review.
Under the ordinance, City Administrator B.J. King would be authorized to solicit statements of qualifications from interested engineers and engineering firms. The legislation also authorizes the administrator to establish a pre-qualified list of providers after evaluating their qualifications. From that roster, the administrator would be permitted to enter into contracts with the most qualified firms on an as-needed basis for municipal engineering projects and studies.
The legislation states that pursuant to Section 7.03 of the Groveport Charter, engineering and professional services may be provided by way of contractual arrangements with private persons, firms, corporations or other entities.
In establishing the pre-qualified list, the legislation directs the administrator to evaluate four criteria: first, the competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the services based on training, education, and experience; second, the ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the work considering current workload and available equipment and facilities; third, past performance on similar projects; and fourth, any other relevant criteria determined appropriate by the administrator.
Following council action, the ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole, with municipal records listing the measure's status as second reading.
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Groveport City Council on Nov. 9 heard a first reading of proposed legislation to create a pre-qualified roster of engineering firms for municipal studies and projects.
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City Council · 2026-11-09
Groveport City Council on Nov. 9 heard a first reading of proposed legislation to create a pre-qualified roster of engineering firms for municipal studies and projects.
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Groveport City Council on Nov. 9 heard a first reading of proposed legislation to create a pre-qualified roster of engineering firms for municipal studies and projects.
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Ord. 2026-049 · AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT INTERESTED ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS TO SUBMIT STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS, ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED LIST OF ENGINEERS OR ENGINEERING FIRMS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED ENGINEER OR ENGINEERING FIRM(S) FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES
Under the ordinance, City Administrator B.J. King would be authorized to solicit statements of qualifications from interested engineers and engineering firms.
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Sponsored by Council Member Fraser, the measure was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review.
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Sponsor: Council Member Fraser
Sponsored by Council Member Fraser, the measure was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review.
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This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole
Under the ordinance, City Administrator B.J. King would be authorized to solicit statements of qualifications from interested engineers and engineering firms.
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Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to solicit interested engineers or engineering firms to submit Statements of Qualifications for various engineering services.
The legislation also authorizes the administrator to establish a pre-qualified list of providers after evaluating their qualifications.
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Section 2: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to establish a pre-qualified list of engineers and/or engineering firms from which to select for the provision of various engineering services after an evaluation of their qualifications.
From that roster, the administrator would be permitted to enter into contracts with the most qualified firms on an as-needed basis for municipal engineering projects and studies.
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Section 4: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the most qualified engineer(s) or engineering firm(s) from the stated pre-qualified list on an as needed basis to perform various engineering services for projects and/or studies.
The legislation states that pursuant to Section 7.03 of the Groveport Charter, engineering and professional services may be provided by way of contractual arrangements with private persons, firms, corporations or other entities.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7.03 of the Groveport Charter, Engineering and Professional services may be provided by way of contractual arrangements with private persons, firms, corporations or other entities.
In establishing the pre-qualified list, the legislation directs the administrator to evaluate four criteria: first, the competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the services based on training, education, and experience; second, the ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the work considering current workload and available equipment and facilities; third, past performance on similar projects; and fourth, any other relevant criteria determined appropriate by the administrator.
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1. The competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the particular engineering services as indicated by the technical training, education, and experience of the engineer, or the personnel of the engineering firm who would be assigned to perform the stated services.
In establishing the pre-qualified list, the legislation directs the administrator to evaluate four criteria: first, the competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the services based on training, education, and experience; second, the ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the work considering current workload and available equipment and facilities; third, past performance on similar projects; and fourth, any other relevant criteria determined appropriate by the administrator.
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2. The ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the required services taking into consideration current work load and the availability of equipment and facilities necessary to complete the requested services.
In establishing the pre-qualified list, the legislation directs the administrator to evaluate four criteria: first, the competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the services based on training, education, and experience; second, the ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the work considering current workload and available equipment and facilities; third, past performance on similar projects; and fourth, any other relevant criteria determined appropriate by the administrator.
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3. Past performance of the engineer or engineering firm on similar projects.
In establishing the pre-qualified list, the legislation directs the administrator to evaluate four criteria: first, the competence of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the services based on training, education, and experience; second, the ability of the engineer or engineering firm to perform the work considering current workload and available equipment and facilities; third, past performance on similar projects; and fourth, any other relevant criteria determined appropriate by the administrator.
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4. Any other relevant criteria as determined appropriate by the Administrator.
Following council action, the ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole, with municipal records listing the measure's status as second reading.
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This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole
Following council action, the ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole, with municipal records listing the measure's status as second reading.
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Status=Second Reading