Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Shortlisted Firms and Begin Negotiations for Request For Qualifications (RFQu) #20190101 for Design Services for a New City Building.
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Submitted By: June Raymond, Agent I, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City seeks certified architectural design professionals for the design of an ADA compliant, one-story, concrete block, stucco structure that will be used as office space.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve to start negotiations with the firms shortlisted and ranked by the evaluation committee as follows:
1. CPZ Architects, Inc.,
2. EDB Architects,
3. West Architecture + Design, LLC.
If City staff is unable to negotiate an acceptable contract with the number one ranked firm, approve to continue the process and negotiate with the next highest ranked firm until an acceptable agreement is reached.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council reject E-RFQu 20190101 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Project consists of constructing approximately 3,500 square feet of a single-story building and will be designed to have a metal roof, impact glass windows and a painted exterior. The interior of the Project will have the following characteristics; 4 offices, 2 bathrooms with standup showers, a large common area and a kitchenette. All floors will be tiled. The HVAC system will be designed to provide adequate cooling and heating.
The final concept of the project shall reflect the following:
* The Consultant shall provide all architectural design services as necessary to develop a complete set of architectural drawings that are suitable for all permitting, utility work and construction required to complete the Project.
* The Consultant shall develop proposal specifications and a work s...
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