STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: August 11, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Outside
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with Studio Outside, LLC for planning and conceptual design services for the development of a Master Plan for Samuell Farm properties located at 100 US-80, Mesquite, Texas 75149 - Not to exceed $403,564.26 - Financing: Samuell Park Expendable Trust Fund
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BACKGROUND
On July 15, 2020, a Request for Qualifications was issued for Engineering, Architectural and Landscape Architecture Consulting Services for Capital Improvements Projects. This action will authorize a professional services contract with Studio Outside, LLC for master planning services for Samuell Farm. The project site is approximately 380 acres on the south side of U.S. 80.
On October 15, 2020, Park Board approved to open discussion, to authorize a professional services contract for planning and conceptual design services for the development of a master Plan for the Samuell Farm properties. Representatives of Studio Outside and Park and Recreation Department staff worked to define the scope for a comprehensive master plan to include site assessments, public engagement, project programming, and draft and final master planning for the property.
The master plan will include site assessments, public engagement, project programming, and draft and final master planning for the property.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design October 2021
Complete Design September 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 17, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a professional services contract with Studio Outside, LLC for planning and conceptual design services for the development of a Master Plan for Samuell Farm properties located at 100 US-80, Mesquite, Texas 75149, in an amount not to exceed $403,564.26.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Samuell Park Expendable Trust Fund |
$201,782.13 |
$201,782.13 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
403,564.26 |
Architecture & Engineering |
34.00% |
34.01% |
$137,240.24 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Studio Outside - Local; Workforce - 69.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, Studio Outside, LLC. was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER
Studio Outside
824 Exposition Ave, Suite 5
Dallas TX USA 75226
Andrew Dugan, Partner
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