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Brookshire Campus Project Architectural Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for up to $869,550 with Creech & Associates PLLC for Brookshire Campus Project Architectural Services.
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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* This contract will provide for the creation of a conceptual plan for a new Charlotte Water office building at the Brookshire Boulevard campus (Council District 2).
* In early 2018, an evaluation of existing space was completed for Charlotte Water facilities.
* Recommendations from the study included the construction of an additional office building at the campus; the current administration building was constructed in the 1970s.
* The new building will take into consideration public accessibility; water plant security; and streamlined service delivery to customers.
* On June 25, 2018, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six proposals were received.
* Creech & Associates PLLC is the best qualified firm to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* Council will receive future requests for the approval of design and construction services contracts as the project develops.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the firm is selected for this services contract (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Creech & Associates PLLC has committed 43.34% ($376,880) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
* C Design Inc. (SBE) ($263,000) (architectural services)
* LDSI, Inc. (SBE) ($37,100) (surveying)
* AME Consulting Engineers, PC (SBE) ($28,800) (mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering)
* Laurene, Rickher, & Sorrell, PC (SBE) ($24,280) (structural engineering)
* Hinde Engineering (SBE) ($23,700) (water/sewer design and utility coordination)
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