AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CURRIE SOWARDS AGUILA ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NEW PERMANENT FIRE STATION #113 AND FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 01-22-25-11.
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BACKGROUND:
Fire Station #113 currently operates out of a temporary trailer located just south of Wiles Road and east of State Road 7. A new permanent fire station is needed to serve the upcoming MainStreet Area. Additionally, the City’s Fire Administration staff is currently working out of a leased office space and is in need of a permanent facility. The City currently owns a vacant ten (10) acre parcel of land along Cullum Road, and the proposed building will be constructed on a portion of this land.
DISCUSSION:
On December 15, 2024, the City issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 01-22-25-11 to contract with a qualified architectural firm to create construction-ready plans for a new fire station and administration building.
The City issued one hundred twenty-three (123) electronic invitations for the project. Twelve (12) responsive submittals were received from the following companies: (1) Alleguez Architecture, Inc.; (2) CPH Consulting, LLC; (3) CPZ Architects, Inc.; (4) Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc.; (5) H2M Architects & Engineers, Inc.; (6) Netta Architects, LLC; (7) R.E. Chrisholm Architects, Inc.; (8) Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.; (9) Walter Zackria Associates; (10) West Construction, Inc.; (11) WJ Architects; and (12) Zyscovich, LLC.
A selection committee consisting of Harry Mautte, Public Works Director; Brian Rosen, Public Works Assistant Director; Lizet Aguiar, Sustainable Development Assistant Director; and Todd Edge, Senior Project Manager, evaluated the submittals based upon the RFQ criteria. The evaluation committee ranked the twelve (12) responsive firms, and the top five (5) ranked companies were asked to conduct presentations to the committee. Upon completion of the presentations, the committee voted and ranked Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. as the top ranked firm. The selection committee then proceeded to negotiate the attached contract with the top ranked firm to provide design and construction administration services for an amount totaling $1,653,503.00. Design completion is anticipated to be eighteen (18) months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $0
EXPENDITURES: $1,653,503.00
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Funding is available from Account No. 1871572-6510, Fire Station #113 CIP.