STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: May 12, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with DSGN Associates, Inc. for architectural services for the schematic design and historic preservation for the Reverchon Ballpark Improvements Project located at 3505 Maple Avenue - Not to exceed $301,786.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
On December 9, 2020, the City of Dallas advertised the Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Services for the subject project. In response to this advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services Department received submittals from the following firms on January 8, 2021:
1. DSGN Associates, Inc
2. HKS, Inc
3. Good Fulton & Farrell (dba GFF, Inc.)
On January 13, 2021, the Selection Committee evaluated the 3 firms and determined that all of them had the appropriate qualifications and experience for this project. On March 3, 2021, the Planning and Design Division of Park and Recreation sent a Request for Proposal for Consulting Services to the three firms. In response to this request the Planning and Design Division received submittals from all three firms on March 19, 2021. On March 25, 2021, the selection committee reviewed and scored their proposals. Based on the results of the evaluation, DSGN Associates, Inc. was selected as the most qualified proposer.
This professional services contract will assess the condition of the existing grandstand, dugouts, field, parking lot and drainage system and prioritize the following needs: repairs to structural steel at the grandstand and fencing; repairs/replacement to/of the field and bleachers; and other associated amenities at the Reverchon Park ball field.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2021
Complete Design October 2021
Begin Construction January 2022
Complete Construction October 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a professional services contract with DSGN Associates, Inc. for architectural services for the schematic design and historic preservation for the Reverchon Ballpark Improvements Project located at 3505 Maple Avenue.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$301,786.00 |
$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:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$301,786.00 |
Architecture & Engineering |
34.00% |
35.44% |
$106,956.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• DSGN Associates, Inc.- Local; Workforce - 70.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, DSGN Associates, Inc. was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER
DSGN Associates, Inc.
Robert M. Meckfessel, President
MAP
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