Item 5CItem 5C:
Authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with Halff and Associates for the architectural design and engineering of Smith Park and Liberty Park at Sheltonwood
Combined funding in the amount of $753,000 is available for the design and construction of park improvements at Smith Park ($237,000) and Liberty Park at Sheltonwood ($516,000)
Staff sent RFQ’s to approximately ten firms receiving responses from six
Staff reviewed and scored the firms based on an established set of criteria and selected the top two for interviews
Based on the interviews, Halff and Associates was selected as the most suitable firm for the project
Halff and Associates submitted a proposal to perform architectural design and engineering services for the following fees:
Smith Park ($43,000) or 18% of the project budget to include surveying, geotechnical, and SWPP Plan
Liberty Park at Sheltonwood ($55,500) or 11% of the project budget to include surveying, geotechnical, and SWPP Plan
Allowance for reimbursables ($4,000)
Total professional services fees $102,500 or 13% of project budget
Halff and Associates:
Offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, Frisco, Houston, San Antonio, McAllen
Staff of 425 (landscape architects, planners, architects, engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientist)
Local clients (Rowlett, Frisco, Hurst, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Cedar Hill)
Good reputation for unique, quality designs, ability to comply with schedules, and public interaction
Proposed agreement reviewed by City Attorney
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) at their July 10, 2006 meeting
SPDC will consider this item immediately prior to City Council at their August 1, 2006 meeting
Staff seeks Council direction