Title:
Architect Selection - Marion Diehl and Sugaw Creek Recreation Centers Renovations
Summary
ACTION:
Authorize the County Manager to negotiate fees and execute a contract with Neighboring Concepts for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Marion Diehl and Sugaw Creek Recreation Centers renovations, and in the event negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful, approve negotiations with the second ranked firm of LS3P
Staff Contact: Gustavo E. Mibelli AIA, Senior Project Manager
Asset and Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
This project includes interior renovations to the Marion Diehl and Sugaw Creek Recreation Centers. Work will include architectural design, mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering, and construction administration.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised in The Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Post. A notice was posted on the State of North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System web site. 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:
Pat Cotham, County Commissioner
George Dunlap, County Commissioner
Lee Jones - Division Director, Capital Planning Services, Park & Recreation Department
Greg Godley - General Contractor appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
Mark Hahn, Department Director, Asset and Facility Management
Eight firms submitted a Statement of Qualifications expressing an interest in the project.:
Boomerang Design PA
C Design, Inc.
DAS Architecture Inc.
FWA Group Architects
Isaacs and Associates Architects Inc.
LS3P
Morris Berg Architects
Neighboring Concepts PLLC
On October 9, 2017, a shortlist selection committee composed of staff from the County Parks and Recreation Department, and Asset and Facility Management selected three firms for interviews.
On November 15, 2017, the Selection Committee interviewed the following three (3) shortlisted firms:
C Design, Inc.
LS3P
Neighboring Concepts PLLC
Based on the information presented in the written submittals and at the oral presentations, the Selection Committee selected Neighboring Concepts PLLC as the first ranked firm and LS3P as the second ranked firm.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A