liz brieson, the staff and major planning core manager to award contracts to two different firms, hntb and nelson nybird for as-needed transit and engineering services. these contracts are envisioned a z a key way for us toed a vance the transit priorities that have been identified through the connect sf transit strategy and expanding rail system of the busiest destinations. these are long-term endeavors with getting the project ready to enter environmental review. this contract followed a competitive procurement process and we released an rfp in march and had three firms respond by the deadline and m.t.a. and spark sfaf conducted interviews of all three firms in june. the contracts are offered to the two highest ranked and the contract for 20% goal for small business enterprises and both teams have identified a deep and firm commit tonight meet the goals. each contract nod to exceed $3 million with the option to extend to two one-year terms. i will lever it that and happy to leave any questions. >> are there questions from colleagues before we got to public comment? >> this is the fir

liz brieson, the staff and major planning core manager to award contracts to two different firms, hntb and nelson nybird for as-needed transit and engineering services. these contracts are envisioned a z a key way for us toed a vance the transit priorities that have been identified through the connect sf transit strategy and expanding rail system of the busiest destinations. these are long-term endeavors with getting the project ready to enter environmental review. this contract followed a competitive procurement process and we released an rfp in march and had three firms respond by the deadline and m.t.a. and spark sfaf conducted interviews of all three firms in june. the contracts are offered to the two highest ranked and the contract for 20% goal for small business enterprises and both teams have identified a deep and firm commit tonight meet the goals. each contract nod to exceed $3 million with the option to extend to two one-year terms. i will lever it that and happy to leave any questions. >> are there questions from colleagues before we got to public comment? >> this is the fir