Title
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department South Division Station Design Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $914,975 with C Design Inc. for architectural design services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) South Division and Housing and Neighborhood Services South Area Service Team facility.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Kerr Putney, Police
Jeff Estes, Police
Explanation
§ This contract with C Design Inc. will provide design services for an approximately 16,500 square foot, one-story facility at 11217 Providence Road West (parcel identification number 223-132-08), in Council District 7.
§ This new facility will include:
- Approximately 14,500 square feet for the CMPD,
- Approximately 2,000 square feet for Housing and Neighborhood Services,
- Secured parking for 140 vehicles, and
- Visitors parking for 15 vehicles.
§ Design services include, but are not limited to, site and building planning, design and engineering services, construction administration, closeout, and warranty.
§ In 2010, City Council approved the Facilities Strategic Plan for division stations, with goals that stations are:
- Owned and maintained by the City, not located in leased facilities,
- Constructed in highly visible and accessible locations that contribute to the community perception of safety and security,
- Sized to accommodate future personnel growth and support the functions a patrol division is expected to provide the community,
- Designed to be highly recognizable as a CMPD division station while reflecting the exterior design context of the community where it is located, and
- Support the functional needs of a patrol division based on a standardized facility design template.
§ To date, five of the planned 13 division stations have been completed, with six others fully funded, including South Division.
§ City Council approved the land acquisition for the South Division on July 23, 2018.
§ The South Division Station will be designed to achieve LEED version 4 certification, per the City Policy on Sustainable Facilities. LEED certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate a high level of energy efficiency and sustainable design.
§ CMPD South Division currently leases 9,510 square feet in the building at 8050 Corporate Center Drive for $167,212.08 annually. The lease expires October 31, 2021.
§ On March 22, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 10 proposals were received.
§ C Design Inc. is the firm 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.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). C Design Inc. is an SBE certified firm and has committed 29.38% ($268,800 of the total contract amount) to the following certified firms:
§ AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) ($210,000) (mechanical, electrical and plumbing design services/fire protection design services)
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE) ($47,200) (structural engineering services)
§ R.M. Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (SBE) ($11,600) (estimating engineering services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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