STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: June 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the Centennial Building Improvements Project located at 1001 Washington Street in Fair Park - Not to exceed $472,640.00 - Financing: Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On July 15, 2020, the City of Dallas advertised a Request for Qualifications for Engineering, Architectural and Landscape Architecture Consulting Services for the 2020 Capital Improvements Projects. In response to this advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services received submittals from 24 interested architecture firms on August 21, 2021.
In November 2020, the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design (P&D) Selection Committee evaluated and ranked the 24 firms based on their qualifications for various bond projects. On January 20, 2021, the P&D Division Facilities Group sent a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Centennial Building Improvements Project to the top 6 ranked architecture firms. In response to this request, the P&D Division received submittals from the following five firms on February 12, 2021:
1. GSR Andrade Architects, Inc.
2. McCoy Collaborative
3. Architexas
4. GFF
5. Norman Alston Architects
On March 2, 2021, the selection committee, specific to this project, reviewed and scored their proposals. Based on the results of the evaluation, GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
This professional services contract will assess the condition of the existing facility and prioritize the following needs: roof and wall leak repairs, door replacements, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, new lighting, and architectural finish improvements for the Centennial Building Improvements Project.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2021
Complete Design May 2022
Begin Construction November 2022
Complete Construction October 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 6, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a professional services contract with GSR Andrade Architects, Inc.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$472,640.00 |
$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 $ |
|
$472,640.00 |
Architecture & Engineering |
34.00% |
92.69% |
$438,085.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 38.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER
GSR Andrade Architects, Inc.
Ferdinand Andrade, President/Chief Executive Officer
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