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Resolution to Approve Two Three-Year Professional Services Agreements (PSA) for Architectural Services for Parks & Recreation for a Not to Exceed Annual Amount of $150,000.00 per PSA
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve Professional Services Agreements with architecture firms to provide design services for capital improvements and renovation projects within the Parks & Recreation system.
Parks & Recreation Services often requires the services of consultants to perform design and architecture work on multiple projects, including, but not limited to, renovations of existing buildings, design for new structures such as shelters and restrooms, evaluation of aging buildings, and restoration of historic structures.
Issuing RFPs and selecting consultants for each project individually is labor intensive for both the City and consultants. Pre-qualifying consultants with appropriate experience to perform the work saves valuable staff time and expedites project completion.
Pre-qualifying consultants was initially implemented six years ago to create efficiencies and streamline the process of choosing consultants for a variety of Parks & Recreation design projects on an as-needed basis. It has proven to be very successful. Some of the projects that were completed under prior contracts with pre-qualified architecture firms include historic restoration projects at the Kempf House, West Park, and Island Park, reports and recommendations for renovations to the Cobblestone Farm barn and house, roof replacements at Cobblestone Farm, concept design for Bryant Community Center addition, Gallup Park Canoe Livery renovations, and upgrades to the locker rooms at Veterans Memorial Park pool and ice arena.
Request for Proposal (RFP) #909 was released on August 4, 2014, and was advertised on the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network as well as on the City of Ann Arbor Purchasing website. Six firms submitted proposals. After re...
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