Title
Architectural and ADA Implementation Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for Architectural Services and ADA Implementation Services for a term of three years:
− ADW Architects, P.A
− A.L.R Architecture, PC (MBE,SBE),
− C Design, Inc.,
− Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, P.C.
− Integra Architecture, PLLC d/b/a F&D Integra (MBE,SBE), and
− Neighboring Concepts, PLLC (MBE)
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms 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
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide architectural and engineering services for facilities the Department of General Services maintains.
§ The portfolio of facilities includes approximately four million square feet of city buildings, including Police and Fire Stations, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, and cultural facilities, as well as approximately three million square feet of roofing plus associated parking lots.
§ On February 20, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); seven proposals were received.
§ The companies selected are the best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept price decreases, if warranted.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after firms are selected for these services contracts (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Each of the firms listed has identified MSBE firms to participate as project scopes are defined, and committed 10.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
ADW Architects, P.A.
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE)
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE)
§ R.M. Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (SBE)
A.L.R. Architecture, PC (MBE,SBE)
§ Jones Civil Design, P.C. (SBE)
§ JDH Structural Engineers, PLLC (MBE,SBE)
C Design, Inc.
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE)
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE)
Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, P.C.
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE)
§ Quality Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE)
§ Shultz Engineering Group, PC (SBE)
Integra Architecture, PLLC d/b/a F&D Integra (MBE,SBE)
§ Quality Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE)
Neighboring Concepts, PLLC (MBE)
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE)
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE)
§ Quality Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan