Title
Architectural and Engineering Services for City Facilities
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for various architectural and engineering services for new and renovated city facilities for an initial term of four years:
- ADW Architects, P.A.,
- Boomerang Design, PA,
- C Design Inc.,
- Creech & Associates, PLLC.,
- Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.,
- Neighboring Concepts PLLC (MBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, one-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
§ The city has identified a need for architectural services for various undefined projects on an as-needed basis.
§ Projects may include new facility design, bidding, and construction administration services; space planning studies; renovation of facilities; and reconfiguration of interior spaces.
§ On July 12, 2024, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 12 responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to RFQ requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $2,500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The following Prime Consultant is an MBE firm and will self-count participation of the total contract amount:
§ Neighboring Concepts PLLC
The city negotiates participation after the proposal selection process before each work order is issued. The specific tasks and contract opportunities associated with these contracts are undefined; however, each of the following consultants has identified MWSBE firm(s) to be utilized:
ADW Architects, P.A.
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) (mechanical electrical plumbing engineering)
§ R.M. Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (SBE) (cost estimating)
§ Stewart Engineering Inc. (MBE) (structural engineering)
Boomerang Design, PA
§ Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers PC (WBE) (structural engineering)
§ Stewart Engineering Inc. (MBE) (civil engineering)
C Design Inc.
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) (mechanical electrical plumbing engineering)
§ Facilitator One LLC (MBE, SBE) (project coordinator, senior diversity & inclusion
§ Specialist)
§ Stewart Engineering Inc. (MBE) (structural engineering)
Creech & Associates, PLLC.
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) (mechanical electrical plumbing engineering, fire protection engineer)
§ Caldwell Electrical Collaborative PLLC (MBE) (electrical engineering, telecom)
§ Stewart Engineering Inc. (MBE) (structural engineering)
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) (mechanical electrical plumbing engineering)
§ Michael M. Simpson & Associates, Inc. (MBE) (structural engineering)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan