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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25G - ARCHITECTURAL SVCS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 21, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ~1 Q //-u~~---- ~ CI~ O~ECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with Gillis & Associates Architects, Inc. and Ruth Hasell AlA Architect for architectural services in the amount not to exceed $200,000 for each firm. CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER DISCUSSION Staff has solicited proposals for architectural services. These services are required to augment City staff to complete the design of park and facility improvement projects in a timely manner. Qualified firms were contacted These proposals were reviewed personnel from City Agencies. and by three firms submitted proposals. a review committee comprised of The ratings for the top three firms are as follows: FIRM RATING 1. Gillis & Associates Architects, Inc. 2. Ruth Hasell AlA Architect 3. Crane Architectural Group 82 80 79 The fee rate schedules for these firms were compared. The rates are consistent, reasonable and in line with staff's estimate. Because of the experience of key personnel, client satisfaction and competitive rates, it is recommended that the firms of Gillis & Associates Architects, Inc. andRuth Hasell AlA Architect be retained for the required services. 25G-1 Agreements for On-Call Architectural Services November 21, 2005 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed contracts will have a limit of $200,000 for each firm. Funds to pay for the design engineering and landscaping services will be charged to the various projects in the Capital Improvement Program. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~/L J~OS~ Executive Director Public Works Agency '~o.t)K'(' ~ t:)r"..J ~~- Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency~ ~j 25G-2