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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Independence Division Station Design Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $900,000 with Moseley Architects, PC for architectural design services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Independence Division facility.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Kerr Putney, Police
Johnny Jennings, Police
Explanation
§ This contract with Moseley Architects, PC will provide design services for a facility at 5809 East Independence Boulevard (parcel identification numbers 165-012-01 and 165-041-03), in Council District 5.
§ This new facility will include:
- Approximately 14,500 square feet for the CMPD,
- Secured parking for 135 vehicles, and
- Visitor parking.
§ 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 (i.e., 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 which 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
- Designed to support the functional needs of a patrol division based on a standardized facility design template.
§ City Council approved the land acquisition for one of the Independence Division parcels on April 23, 2018 (parcel identification number 165-012-01). City Staff is currently negotiating with the property owner for the second parcel (parcel identification number 165-041-03).
§ The Independence 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.
§ The design will also consider how to meet the intent of the low-carbon resolution adopted by Council on June 25, 2018.
§ CMPD Independence Division currently leases approximately 10,000 square feet in the building at 9315 Monroe Road for $108,392.16 annually. The lease expires May 31, 2023.
§ On March 22, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 10 proposals were received.
§ Moseley Architects, PC 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). Moseley Architects, PC has committed 10.56% ($95,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Capstone Civil Group, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($80,000) (civil engineering)
§ R.M. Rutherford & Associates, Inc. (SBE) ($15,000) (cost estimating)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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