CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Option Year Four to Contract 18-027, Architectural and Engineering Services, to Kluber Architects and Engineers and Legat Architects, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $125,000
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Richard Dublinski, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for maintaining the operation and appearance of 56 City-owned facilities including the Municipal Center, Police Department, Public Works Service Center, ten fire stations, 16 electrical substations, nine water pumping stations and two commuter rail stations. To manage this, DPW retains the services of a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering (A&E) firm with expertise in general building, concrete, masonry, aggregate, steel, paving, mechanical, electrical, and specialty construction.
The A&E consultant is responsible for the development, design, owner representation, bidding assistance, and project management of small to mid-size planned and ad-hoc projects for the City.
On December 4, 2018, the City Council approved the award of RFQ 18-027, Architectural and Engineering Services, to Kluber Architects and Engineers and Legat Architects, Inc. for a period of two years, with four one-year options to extend. The goal of the procurement was to partner with one or more vendors to provide a full range of services including but not limited to architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services to provide a safe, clean, and productive work environment for the public and City employees.
The City Council approved option year one on October 20, 2020, option year two on November 16, 2021, and option year three on December 6, 2022.
DISCUSSION:
During the third extension year, Kluber Architects and Engineers completed the engineering for the security improvements to the Municipal Center lobby. Additionally, ...
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