Title
DAG Work order for CRA Office Building (B)
Explanation
In October 2008, the CRA issued a request for statement of qualifications to obtain architecture professional services for CRA Minor projects. A CRA Minor Project is defined as a project that has a construction budget of less than $1,000,000 or professional services for a study activity fee not to exceed $50,000.
One of the firms selected from this process was DAG Architects (DAG). DAG has entered into a 3-year contract to provide architectural services. The first project that DAG will participate in is the design and construction of a new two-story mixed-use office building at 802 NW 5th Ave.
DAG has proposed a total fee of $84,320 for design services, including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire Protection, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and additional LEED consulting. The full proposal is included as back-up.
Given the tight timeline to complete the project and in order to complete some initial concept work before the February 16th CRA meeting, Phase 1 of the project, which includes Schematic Design and Civil Engineering, has been approved for a fee of $25,060. The remaining $59,260 still needs to be approved for the remaining phases of the project.
Fiscal Note
The preliminary budget for construction costs is $763,000. A final budget will be determined once a Construction Manager is selected and has value engineered the project and determined a Guaranteed Maximum Price. $511,000 is currently funded across the four CRA redevelopment area trust funds. The remaining balance will be borrowed and repaid from the FAPS redevelopment area trust fund.
Recommendation
CRA Executive Director to the CRA: Approve purchase of professional services from DAG Architects in the amount of $59,260 for remaining project phases of the new CRA office building at 802 NW 5th Ave.