Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: On-Call Architectural Design and Space Planning Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing agreements with KRJ Design Group, Inc., KMD Architects, and LDA Partners, Inc. to provide on-call architectural design and space planning services for general facilities, for the term of December 5, 2018 through December 4, 2021, for a maximum aggregate amount of $900,000 or $300,000 per agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works (Department) regularly maintains a number of agreements with architectural design and space planning firms to provide services on an "as needed" basis. The on-call professional service process has expedited numerous Department projects over the years.
DISCUSSION:
The Department is anticipating a significant number of building related projects will be undertaken within the next three years. The Department does not have in-house architectural design and space planning expertise and relies on outside firms to provide this service.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) process was used to select preferred firms. A selection committee comprised of Department staff reviewed and ranked the submissions received from four qualified firms. The Department is recommending that your Board authorize on-call agreements for architectural design and space planning with KRJ Design Group, Inc., KMD Architects, and LDA Partners, Inc based on the most favorable rates.
By executing the agreement, the Department will have the ability to utilize the contractor's expertise in completing certain tasks associated with architectural design, space planning, and evaluation. The work may include, but will not be limited to, the design of new facilities, existing facilities, detention centers, health facilities, and hospitals.
The Department will issue individual Work Orders that o...
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