Item 4B
Item 4B
Approve a Contract with the RPGA Design Group for the Design of the North DPS Facility in the Amount of $968,300
December 2, 2008
Overview of the facility
Cost estimates and funding philosophy
Contents of the agreement
Recommendation basis
DPS North Facility Presentation Outline
DPS North Facility
The project includes the construction of a new DPS North facility to house a joint training facility for both Fire and Police and a Fire station to reduce response times to the north
side of town
Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in early 2010 with completion in 2011
DPS North Facility
Project Costs
Initial Estimates
Construction $ 9,000,000
Pre-Design Services $ 24,000
A&E Costs $ 720,000
FF&E $ 601,200
Construction Mgr. at Risk Fee $ 360,000
Additional A&E Services
(Civil Eng.,Landscape Design,
Contingency) $ 224,300
Additional City Costs
(Materials Testing, Phone &
Data Equipment, Contingency)$ 295,000
Total Project Cost $11,224,500
Cash Flow Projection
FY 2010 $ 5,360,000
FY 2011 $ 5,864,500
Projected Cost $ 11,224,500
Funding Philosophy
Bonds
- Based on current cash flow projections there would be a need to issue short-term bonds
DPS North Facility
Professional services include in general the following:
schematic design
construction documentation and specifications
cost estimation
assistance in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
construction administration to include pay submittal review and progress analysis
shop drawing review
clarification of construction issues as needed
DPS North Facility
Recommended based on prior work on the planned north DPS facility
RPGA, Inc. originally worked on this project when the original plan was to construct the DPS Headquarters on this site
RPGA , inc. demonstrated good presentation and communication skills, strong desire to work with City officials, and professional plans resulting in a well designed project
Well known firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
RPGA, Inc. continued their work with the City with the design and construction of the new DPS Headquarters
RPGA, Inc. has proven to be a quality partner with the City on all of these projects
Questions?
Jim C. Blagg
817.748.8601