Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Sam Lin, Project Development Unit Interim Director
Subject: On-Call Agreement with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) for Architectural and Engineering Design and Space Planning Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) to provide on-call architectural and engineering services to the Project Development Unit for the term of April 15, 2024 through March 31, 2027, for an aggregate amount not to exceed of $600,000; and
B) The Director of the Project Development Unit, or designee, to execute subsequent change orders that modify the contract term and/or services and increase the maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Project Development Unit (PDU) regularly develops on call agreements for qualified vendors. These specialized consultants, architects, and engineers assist departments with preparation of feasibility studies, preliminary designs, plans and specifications, tenant improvements, space needs analysis, and an array of design development components that are compliant with the California Building Code. The on-call firms are available to the PDU and other departments on an as-needed basis and respond to associated building and/or infrastructure needs.
DISCUSSION:
On October 18, 2023, the PDU issued a Request for Proposals for on-call architectural and engineering consulting services. On November 29, 2023, the unit received proposals from 15 firms. A multi-departmental panel conducted a comprehensive review of all responding firms. The panel recommends the County enter into an agreement with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) to provide on-call architectural and engineering services. By executing the on-call agreement, the PDU will b...
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