Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Hannah Ormshaw, Parks Director
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with SVA Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering services to design a new restroom building at Flood County Park
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with SVA Architects, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering services to design a new restroom building at Flood County Park, for the term of October 20, 2026 through October 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $273,730.
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BACKGROUND:
The Realize Flood Park Project (“Project”) is a comprehensive overhaul of the visitor serving amenities within Flood County Park (“Park”). The Project is the culmination of a multi-year public engagement process that led to the development of the 2020 Landscape Plan and Final Revised Environmental Impact Report, which were adopted and certified by the Board of Supervisors in November 2020. Based on additional public engagement, in July 2022 the Board accepted the Revised Flood Park Landscape Plan, which it concluded did not require major revisions to the Project’s Environmental Impact Report that this Board had previously certified.
The Project has been divided into multiple phases to implement the planned park improvements. Phase 1, which included construction of the pump track, a multi-use sport field, two tennis/pickleball courts, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, picnic and reservation areas, and walking paths, was completed in June 2025. Phase 2, which has entailed construction of a new playground, is anticipated to open before the end of 2026.
The Revised Landscape Plan for the Project identified the need for an additional restroom building to accommodate anticipated increased Park use resulting from the addition of new amenities and parking capacity. Phase 3 of the Project will involve the construction of that restroom building, which is also anticipated to provide the first publicly available adult changing station within the County Parks system.
To support Phase 3 of the Project, the Department contracted with CPM, Inc. to oversee project design and construction. A Request for Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/P”) for architectural and engineering services was issued on June 19, 2026. Statements of Qualifications and Proposals were due by July 24, 2026, and one proposal was received from SVA Architects, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
After reviewing the qualifications and pricing proposed by SVA Architects, Inc. in accordance with the RFQ/P, the Department determined that the firm is qualified and able to meet all project design requirements and recommends contracting with SVA Architects to provide the architectural and engineering services required for Phase 3 of the Project.
SVA Architects has completed numerous similar architectural design efforts for similar projects for various parks and/or local government agencies within the Bay Area. Upon approval of the agreement, SVA Architects will commence preparation of detailed engineered designs, which are expected to take 3 months to complete. Following completion of the designs, Phase 3 of the Project will be put out to bid for construction.
The proposed agreement with SVA Architects, a form of which is attached for this Board’s consideration, will be for the term of October 20, 2026, through October 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $273,730.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing further amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form and content.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2026-27 |
FY 2027-28 |
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Contractor shall maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contract requirements, County procedures, insurance requirements, and professional standards of care |
100% |
100% |
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Flood Park has long served the residents of southern San Mateo County and is widely considered the primary park serving residents of North Fair Oaks. Completion of this restroom building will improve visitor experience by providing sufficient restroom availability to meet visitation demands. The restroom is also anticipated to feature the first publicly available adult changing station within San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The agreement with SVA Architects is for a not-to-exceed amount of $273,730. There is sufficient funding in the Parks Department’s FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget for this purpose. This agreement with SVA Architects, Inc. will be funded by Measure K.