Title
Consider approval of an agreement with Hidell Associates Architects for design services related to the expansion and renovation of the William T. Cozby Public Library in the amount of 9.5% of the construction and furnishings cost not to exceed $477,185.00, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Summary
Library staff were directed to select a firm to provide the City with a building program, cost estimate and design services for the project. Requests for Qualifications were solicited and, following a ranking and interview process, Hidell Associates Architects were selected to conduct an initial programming and conceptual design process. This process is now complete and the library wishes to retain Hidell Associates to provide full design and construction documents to move forward on the project. Hidell Associates are a highly respected architectural firm whose works include over 200 library projects.
The contract for services includes the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding phase and construction phase. The cost of the Design, Documentation and Contract Administration is 9.5% of the construction and furnishings cost not to exceed $477,185 without authorization from the Owner. The architect's contract was presented to and approved by the CRDC on April 7, 2014.
Legal Review:
This item was reviewed by David Dodd on 4/2/2014.
Fiscal Impact:
The Library Expansion was included in the recent election to reauthorize and extend the use of the 4b Sales Tax. Elements included in the construction that are identified as 4b eligible would be funded by the 4b Sales Tax. Approximately 70-75% of the project is expected to be eligible. The remainder of the construction funding can be provided by Undesignated General Fund - Fund Balance.
There will be funds available from the 1/2 percent sales tax for the expanded CRDC for this contract.
Staff Recommendation:
The Library Department recommends approval of this item.
...
Click here for full text