ADMINISTRATION - Robert Therres, Public Services Mgr./Asst. City Manager
Title
APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NEW SENIOR CENTER FROM 292 DESIGN GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000
Background
In May of this year the City Council approved the Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) as a funding source for the construction of a new Senior Center/Activity Center. The City then sent out requests for architectural services to three different firms who either expressed interest in this project or has recently worked on other City projects.
The 292 Design Group was the only firm to submit a proposal. Their proposal is in the amount of $175,000 plus an estimated $3,000 in reimbursable expenses. This fee is 5% of the estimated construction cost of $3.5 million. This proposed fee is within “industry standards” for architectural design services for these types of projects, which is typically 8-10% of estimated construction costs.
292 Design Group is also the architectural firm that did the space needs study earlier this year for the senior center.
Recommendation
By motion, accept proposal from 292 Design Group for Architectural Services for the Senior Center Design and Construction in the amount of $175,000.