Title
Architectural Services for Fire Stations
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $813,015 with ADW Architects, P.A. for architectural services for the Hidden Valley Fire Station, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $650,000 with ADW Architects, P.A. for architectural services for the Fire Station #30 Replacement.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
* The Hidden Valley Fire Station and replacement of Fire Station #30 were two of three fire stations identified in the Construct Fire Facilities program approved in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget adoption.
* On September 18, 2019, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 22 responses were received.
* ADW Architects, P.A. 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.
* Due to a standardized design of the two fire stations, there will be cost savings by utilizing the same architectural firm for both stations.
* City Council will be asked to approve separate construction contracts at future meetings.
Action A
* The Hidden Valley Fire Station will be located at 5800 North Tryon Street in Council District 4 and serve as a new infill station to meet response time standards and alleviate high call volume for surrounding stations.
Action B
* Fire Station #30 is currently located in a house built in 1955 and needs extensive renovations.
* The facility is the only fire station where crews must leave their living quarters to access their apparatus impacting response time.
* The location of the Fire Station #30 Replacement has yet to be determined; however, the station will be in Council District 3.
* Final negotiation with the architect will occur once the site is determined.
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