Title
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Services (NB)
Explanation
In March 2008, the CRA issued a request for statement of qualifications to obtain annual professional services for architecture, landscape architecture, and historic preservation. Ten firms responded to the RFQ, and in April, CRA staff met to evaluate and rank their written proposals. The top four ranked firms were then invited to present their qualifications to the selection committee on May 12th and 13th. From these presentations, staff ranked and selected the top three firms to negotiate annual service contracts. Firms were generally ranked and will be selected for projects according to their expertise. The selected firms are Zamia Design Landscape Architecture (Gainesville, FL), RBK Architects (Tampa, FL), and Jay Reeves and Associates, Inc Architecture and Design (Gainesville, FL). Examples of the types of projects that these firms will be selected for are the Model Block, streetscapes, and adaptive reuse projects.
Fiscal Note
Fees and budgets to be charged will be determined on a per project basis. Projects selected are expected to cost less than $1-million in construction.
Recommendation
Executive Director to CRA: 1) Approve ranking of consultants; and 2) authorize the Executive Director to authorize any and all necessary documents for the purchase of professional services from the selected firms.