STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 12
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with SmithGroup, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the discovery / scope-to-budget assessment investigation of existing conditions, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Project located at 16600 Park Hill Drive - Not to exceed $895,993.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On January 26, 2023, the City of Dallas advertised the Request for Qualifications for engineering, architectural and landscape architecture consulting services for the 2017 Capital Improvements Projects. In response to this advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services received submittals from 26 interested architecture firms on March 3, 2023.
In July 2023, the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design Selection Committee evaluated and ranked the 26 firms based on their qualifications for various bond projects. On June 19, 2024, the Planning and Design Division Facilities Group sent a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Renovation project to the top 26 interested architecture firms. In response to this request, the Planning and Design Division received 9 submittals on July 5, 2024.
On July 24, 2024, the Selection Committee’s evaluation scores resulted in exceptionally close scores which prompted the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design Division to shortlist the top four ranked firms to conduct interviews in August 2024. On August 28, 2024, the selection committee specific to this project ascertained that the SmithGroup, Inc. was the most qualified proposer for this project.
Ranked in order by a panel of four evaluators. Ranking scores indicated below based on score of 100:
Proposers Rank
1. SmithGroup, Inc. 89.75
2. GSR-Andrade Architects 89.50
3. Kirksey Architecture 87.00
4. DSGN Associates Architects 86.00
This professional services contract will assess the condition of the existing facility and prioritize the following needs: site and facility assessment, develop architectural program, renovation and expansion plan, site development plan featuring a connector walkway between the center and playground / spray-ground areas, new interior finishes plan, kitchen upgrades, multi-purpose community room upgrades, manager’s office upgrades, staff break room enlargement / upgrades, exercise room enlargement / upgrades, lobby / reception relocation with new amenities, fitness room enlargement and improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades at restrooms, kitchen and break room, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, new lighting, and architectural envelope finish improvements for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Project.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design January 2025
Complete Design June 2025
Begin Construction October 2025
Complete Construction October 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 12, 2024, the Park and Recreation Board will consider authorizing a professional services contract with SmithGroup, Inc., for architectural and engineering services for the discovery / scope-to-budget assessment investigation of existing conditions, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the Campbell Green Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Project located at 16600 Park Hill Drive.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$895,993.00 |
$0.00 |
$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 |
|
$895,993.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
39.13% |
39.13% |
$350,627.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• SmithGroup, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 36.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, SmithGroup, Inc., was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER/EXECUTIVES
SmithGroup, Inc.
3333 Welborn Street Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75219
Clint Menefee, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Vice President, Studio Leader
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