STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract for consulting services to develop facility and strategic master plans for the Library - Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc., most advantageous proposer of four - Not to exceed $495,000 - Financing: Central Library Gift Fund ($245,000) and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($250,000)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for consulting services to develop facility and strategic master plans for the Library. Comprehensive research is needed to better evaluate how Library facilities are performing, how City operations compare to peer cities, and identify gaps in services and resources to better serve residents. The proposed plan has three phases: Public Participation, Strategic Plan, and Facility Plan. The plan will provide implementation strategies, organizational structure, framework, and funding requirements to achieve the goals and strategic objectives set forth by the plan. The Library's previous master plan was in 2001 and no longer reflect the current facility priorities.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* Library (2)
* Park & Recreation Department (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Quali...
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