Title
Architect Selection - Sam Billings Center - Building Systems Replacement & Courtyard Modifications Project
Action
ACTION:
Authorize the County Manager to negotiate terms and conditions including fees and to execute a contract with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for architectural/engineering services for the Sam Billings Center - Building Systems Replacement & Courtyard Modifications Project and, in the event negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful, approve negotiations and execution of a contract with the alternate firm.
Staff Contact: David Murdock, Senior Project Manager, Asset and Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
An architect is needed to provide a design for the replacement of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC), HVAC Controls, Security Systems (including Cameras, Card Access, Intrusion and Duress Alarms), Modernization of the elevator and Modifications to the existing exterior Courtyard at the Sam Billing Center. Full design services will be required including preliminary services, design, construction documentation, bidding and construction administration services.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
A Request for Qualifications was advertised during the week of April 14, 2024 in the Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Post, Greater Diversity News, and the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The selection of the consulting firms followed NC General Statute 143-64.31, which prescribes a qualifications-based selection process.
Per the Board's instructions, the Selection Committee submits the following report:
SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Mark Jerrell: Mecklenburg County Commissioner, District 5
Ellie Festger: Compliance Officer, Business Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Economic Development, Manager’s Office Designee
John Chamberlain: Licensed General Contractor, Alternate General Contractor selected by the Director of Asset and Facility Mana...
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