CIP PROJECT 98-621 PHASE III MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES – AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN

 

Recommendation :

It is recommended that the City Council authorize Staff to enter into negotiation with Purkiss Rose – RSI and return to Council with an agreement in September 1999.

Background :

This project is Phase III of a three-phase project that calls for the renovation of the pier. Phase III will include the plaza, lifeguard facilities and restroom improvements. Phase I, which called for the repair of the pier structure, was completed in May 1999. It is anticipated that Phase II, which consists of deck surface repair work, work related to the installation of a new lighting system and safety railing along the pier, will be completed in February 2000.

The 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Project Budget includes funding for the design and construction of these proposed improvements.

The services of a consultant architect/engineer are needed to supplement the architectural/engineering capacity of the Public Works office. These services will include the preparation of detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates and other construction documents as required.

Staff sent out more than 50 RFP’s to firms Staff felt were qualified and would be interested in the project. Eight firms attended a non-mandatory pre-proposal briefing on July 8, 1999.

Proposals were received from the following firms:

 

Analysis :

On August 3rd the selection committee evaluated each proposal on the basis of the scope of services, similar projects, resumes of key personnel and work schedule. The committee consisted of City Staff members and a member of the County of Los Angeles Lifeguard Department.

Proposal Submittal Items:

Firm	Scope Of Service	Similar Project Experience	Work Schedule	Location
B.M. Barsoum, AIA	Weak	Weak	Ok	Hermosa Beach, CA
Purkiss Rose – RSI	Strong	Strong	Strong	Fullerton, CA

After evaluating the above proposal data and presentation, the consulting firm of Purkiss Rose – RSI was chosen by the selection committee to provide the required services.

Data collection is a time consuming task and was a major cost factor during the project start-up phase. Since the City has acquired valuable electronic data as well as other data in connection with the development of the Pier project that could greatly reduce data collection costs, Staff is recommending that the final scope of services and fee be negotiated with Purkiss Rose – RSI.

Fiscal Impact :

The total FY 99-00 budget for this project is $1,116,244 for design, engineering and construction. Staff’s estimation of the cost for architectural/engineering is $134,315.

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