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Contract - Architectural Services for Judicial Center and Government Center Renovations Project
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities and Fleet Management Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This request is to approve a contract with CDesign Inc. to complete Advanced Planning for the Government Center and Judicial Center project. The scope of work for the renovation is anticipated to include various renovations within both buildings expected to be approximately 35,000 total gross square feet to accommodate additional courtroom space. Other scope includes the possibility of a new connecting bridge to provide secure circulation between the buildings if necessary.
In the Advanced Planning phase of design, the designer will be responsible for development of project goals, verification of the building program requirements, space planning, code requirement review, conceptual design options and renderings, architectural and engineering design narratives, site review, preliminary schedule, phasing and bidding approach and CMAR cost review and analysis. The project is likely to include multiple phases to allow current operations to be minimally impacted. The designer will also be tasked with coordination and teaming with the CMAR to be selected by the County.
The Facilities and Fleet Management Department partnered with the Procurement Department to issue Request for Qualifications 2024-073, Architectural and Engineering Services for Design and Construction Administration, Judicial Center and Government Center Renovations Project. On May 13, 2024, eight (8) qualifications packages were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. The top three (3) firms were invited to shortlist interview/presentations. As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with CDesign Inc. for Advanced Planning services. Staff recommends the Board approve the contract with CDesign Inc the amount of $113,320.00.
Future design phase contracts will be brought to the Board in future meetings for consideration and approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of the design contract is $113,320.00. There are sufficient funds to cover this expense in capital account 40080190, JC and GC Renovations Phase 1.