REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement for Design Professional Services with SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. for the Fairway Glen Park Restroom Construction Project [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Sports, Recreation and Arts Assets]
Report
BACKGROUND
Fairway Glen Park was constructed in 1981 and is bounded by Kathryn Hughes Elementary School and residential homes on Avenida De Angelina and Corte Primavera. It contains two tennis courts, an open grass area, an age appropriate playground rehabilitated in 2012, picnic tables, and various other park amenities. To enhance user experience at the park, the Fairway Glen Park Restroom Construction Project (Project) proposes to construct a new restroom with improved accessibility.
DISCUSSION
A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to design the Project was advertised on Bidsync in December 2019. In response to the RFP, the City received two proposals. The Department of Public Works (DPW) and Parks & Recreation Department reviewed the proposals in detail and invited the top ranked firm, SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. (SSA), to attend a panel interview with staff. SSA demonstrated a strong project understanding, has extensive experience in community outreach for park projects, and has successfully completed numerous parks projects for public and private entities throughout Central and Northern California. Staff recommends entering into the Agreement with SSA to provide professional services for the Project. The scope of work for the proposed Agreement includes community outreach, preparation of schematic design, preparation of construction documents (plans, specifications, and estimates) for Public Works construction bidding, and support services during bid and award, and construction phases. The Agreement includes a section covering Prevailing Wages.
Community outreach for the restroom layout and location is planned for fall 2020. Based on the results of the community meeting, the updated park site and...
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