From
Linda Townley
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget and the Capital Lending and Reserve Fund; approve a contract with HKS Architects, Dallas, Texas in the amount of $6,652,474 for architectural consultant services, $344,135 for reimbursable expenses, $55,000 allowance for geotechnical services and a 3.5% contingency in the amount of $233,051, for a total amount of $7,284,660, for the EPIC Recreation and Indoor Water Park project and Central Park Improvements
Presenter
Rick Herold, Parks and Recreation Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On May, 2014 citizens approve a referendum for the continuation of a 1/4 cent sales tax for Phase II Improvements to Central Park. HKS Architects was selected as the finalist for the project after an intensive review and interviews during the RFQ process. A total of 15 firms submitted qualifications and were reviewed by the City selection committee. After negotiations, HKS has submitted architectural fees for the project in the amount of $6,652,474 and a reimbursable allowance of $344,135. A separate allowance is requested for geotechnical investigation at the site of the proposed work in the amount of $55,000. Staff also requests a 3.5% contingency for unexpected expenses in the amount of $233,051.
The architectural fees are similar to the amount paid to Brinkley Sargent Architects for the Phase I Improvements project at Central Park.
The architectural design services for the EPIC Project include:
· Site Master Plan
· Incorporating conceptual revisions as required for the Phase II Improvements
· Facility program and design for up to 120,000 square foot multi-purpose recreation center with consideration for future expansion.
· Programming and design for up to 60,000 square foot indoor water with consideration for future expansion.
· Facility program and design for 1 to 3 acres of outdoor water amenities
· Site program and design for park improvements includi...
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