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Overall, Mr. Jack rated Weston& Sampson highly advantageous and advantageous for Green Seal, but <br /> felt that both firms showed they were capable of completing the task. <br /> Mr. Tilton agreed with many of Mr. Jack's comments and indicated that he would be comfortable with <br /> either firm as they were both well qualified. Mr. Tilton provided the following review: <br /> Weston & Sampson <br /> Expertise-highly advantageous <br /> Military Adaptive Reuse Experience-highly advantageous <br /> State Solid Waste Goals-highly advantageous <br /> Project Technical Presentation-highly advantageous <br /> Green Seal Environmental <br /> Expertise-highly advantageous <br /> Military Adaptive Reuse Experience-advantageous <br /> State Solid Waste Goals-highly advantageous <br /> Project Technical Presentation-highly advantageous <br /> Mr. Tilton expressed his preference as Weston& Sampson due to their experience with the <br /> redevelopment of a military base. <br /> Mr. Barrett also agreed with previously mentioned comments, noting that Weston& Sampson's <br /> military reuse stood out, making the firm a preferred choice. Mr. Barrett indicated that Bourne had <br /> worked with both contractors. <br /> Mr. Segura had no additional comments as he agreed with the comments previously mentioned. <br /> Chairman Laurent also agreed, noting that RKG brought more experience working with military reuse <br /> projects. However, the Chair pointed out that Green Seal had more recent solid waste project <br /> experience which would be advantageous because they had worked with local communities to develop <br /> transfer stations and other uses. The Chair agreed that either firm would do a great job. <br /> Patty Daley, of the Cape Cod Commission, rated Weston& Sampson higher due to the military base <br /> adaptive use and overall highly advantageous while Green Seal ranked advantageous. Ms. Daley felt <br /> that the plan of services for Weston& Sampson was more complete. Sharon Rooney, also of the Cape <br /> Cod Commission, noted that she was unsure whether Green Seal had met the minimum criteria for <br /> demonstrating five years of completion of feasibility studies. Ms. Rooney felt that Green Seal was <br /> more focused on design and construction of solid waste facilities whereas Weston & Sampson had <br /> greater experience in study and feasibility. Overall, Weston & Sampson was more highly ranked than <br /> Green Seal. Carter Hunt, of Mass Development, reported that he had worked with Weston& Sampson <br /> and RKG in the past, including on the Fort Devens realignment. Mr. Hunt suggested that either firm <br /> seemed capable. <br /> The Chair inquired about the next step and Mr. Tilton noted that the preference appeared to be for <br /> Weston& Sampson. W. Tilton recommended Weston& Sampson and Mr. Jack agreed. Mr. Barrett <br /> agreed. Mr. Segura indicated that, as a non-voting member, he had been advised by his supervisors not <br /> to participate in the selection of the firm but to report back regarding the chosen firm. However, Mr. <br /> Segura added that he felt that the Weston& Sampson provided a better proposal. <br /> 2 <br />