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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25G - ARCHITECTUALSERVICESREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH DOUGHERTY + DOUGHERTY ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR V]%RIOUS PARKS RECOMMENDED ACTION APPROVED [] As Recommended [] As Amended [] Ordinance on Ist Reading [] Ordinance on 2nd Reading [] Implementing Resolution [] Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Dougherty + Dougherty Architects for architectural services related to the  onstruction of the new Wildlife & Watershed Interpretive Center at antiago Park, the renovation of the E1 Salvador Center and new playground equipment at Centennial Regional Park, for a not to exceed amount of $120,090. DISCUSSION On June 19, 2000 and April 15, 2002, the City Council approved grant applications requesting funding from the California State Department of Parks for the new Wildlife & Watershed Interpretive Center at Santiago Park and the renovation of the E1 Salvador Center, respectively. On April 15, 2002, a grant application was approved requesting funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for new playground equipment at Centennial Regional Park. Grants received total approximately $1,180,000. Design of these facilities will require the services of architect. These services include planning of the preparation of construction documents, and support construction bidding phase. a qualified facilities, during the Staff has solicited proposals for these services. Qualified firms were contacted and five firms submitted proposals. Staff members from the Public Works Agency and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services gency evaluated the proposals. Each firm was rated according to its ualifications, past experience and capacity to perform the required work. Based on the proposals submitted, the ratings for the top five firms for each type of service are as follows: Page 87 25.G. Agreement with Dougherty + February 2, 2004 Page 2 Dougherty Architects FIRM RATING 1. Dougherty + Dougherty Architects 2. Ruth Hasell Architect 3. Touraine & Richmond Architects 4. Gillis and Associates 5. V2C Group 93 87 77 75 73 Staff recommends selection of Dougherty + Dougherty Architects to perform the architectural services. Their proposal demonstrated that the firm has vast experience in the required fields, a good understanding of the project objectives, and a strong project team. The rates are reasonable and consistent with the staff estimates. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Mitigated Negative Declaration ER No. 02-06 and Categorical Exemption ER Nos. 02- 163 and 02-162 have been prepared for Santiago Park, E1 Salvador Park and Centennial Park, respectively. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Wildlands Conservancy Fund (account no. 169- 259-6631, project no. 6368), the California State Park Bond 2000 Fund (account no. 169-270-6631, project no. 04-6375), and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (account no. 156-247-6631, project no 04-6373). J~mes G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency APPROVED AS TO FUNDS A_ND ACCOUNTS: ~Ex e~u~gi~'~ .~ra e c t o r Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency Jon *Rip~ Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 25.G. Page 88