STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: February 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an architectural services contract with Overland Partners, Inc. to provide architectural and engineering services for the Cotton Bowl Renovation, Rehabilitation and Addition Project located at 3750 The Midway in Fair Park; and (2) increase appropriations in an amount not to exceed $7,620,008.80 in the Fair Park Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Fund - Not to exceed $7,620,008.80 - Financing: Fair Park Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Fund
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BACKGROUND
On May 5, 2023, Fair Park First issued a Request for Qualifications for architectural and engineering services for the Cotton Bowl Renovation, Rehabilitation and Addition Project (Project) he Project in order to meet an accelerated project completion schedule. Fair Park First followed procurement procedures provided by the City in the Fair Park First Management Agreement. On May 12, 2023, Fair Park First received two Statements of Qualifications, and on September 14, 2023, Fair Park First entered into an agreement with Overland Partners, Inc. (Architect) for architectural and engineering services for the Project.
On December 13, 2023, the City awarded the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement to JE Dunn-Russell, a joint venture, for the Project. In order to manage the project in the most expeditious way and to ensure compliance with the state procurement laws, the city is required to contract with the Architect when also contracting with a CMAR for the same project. Therefore, the Park & Recreation Department proposes to enter into an architect's contract with Overland Partners, Inc. to work with the CMAR on the Project and to complete the architectural and engineering services required to finish the Project.
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