REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, HDFP, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: Randall W. Morrison, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
HARLAVPREET S. BRAR, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Site Development Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Garage 9 Remodel Project (Council District 3)
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM) Architects, LLP is uniquely qualified
2. Approve an agreement for professional architectural and engineering services with Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM) Architects, LLP of Fresno, California in the amount of $196,400.00 with a contingency amount not to exceed $40,000.00, for the design and construction support services for the Garage 9 Remodel Project
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a consultant services agreement with TAM Architects of Fresno, California in the amount of $196,400.00, with a $40,000 contingency, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Garage 9 Remodel Project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Planning & Development Department proposes to remodel the existing project site located at 1241 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, California. The scope of work includes upgrading the existing site to “move-in-ready” building space to accommodate offices, cubicles, reception area, conference room, staff lounge, storage, and rest rooms. The project site shall be used to relocate the staff from Community Development, Housing Production, Housing Finance, Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART), and Homeless Division under Planning & Development.
The contract for professional engineering design services will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, and revenue generated through the City’s Homekey developments. Council approval of the consultant agreement is recommended to facilitate development of plans, cost estimates, and general construction contract documents necessary to complete the project.
BACKGROUND
The Planning & Development Department aims to use ARPA and revenue generated through the City’s Homekey developments to remodel the existing project site located at 1241 Van Ness Avenue.
On May 4, 2020, staff published a Request for Qualifications inviting consultants to submit for services on an “as needed” or “on call” basis for Facilities Management Division projects. On June 6, 2020, TAM Architects, LLP was selected as an “as needed” or “on call” Architectural Firm for a three-year period. On November 16, 2022, the City of Fresno entered into an agreement with TAM Architects to analyze the existing conditions of the building and prepare a conceptual plan for the project site. Based on the conceptual plans developed by TAM Architects and approved by the City, the City of Fresno’s Planning & Development Staff plan to proceed with the preparation of construction documents under this contract agreement. TAM Architects are intimately knowledgeable of the project site and existing building infrastructure. TAM Architects is uniquely qualified to fully develop the conceptual site plan into working construction documents for the Garage 9 Remodel Project.
Staff recommends City Council approval of the proposed agreement with TAM Architects in the amount of $196,400, with a $40,000 contingency, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Garage 9 Remodel Project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
A consultant agreement for the design of plans and cost estimates is not a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15378.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
TAM Architects is a local business, as defined by the Fresno Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed project is in Council District 3. The Garage 9 Remodel Project is funded with ARPA appropriations and revenue generated through the City’s Homekey development projects included in the FY23 and FY24 Annual Appropriations Resolution.
Attachment(s):
Uniquely Qualified Memo
Consultant Agreement
Vicinity Map
Location Map