TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to amend Contract No. 33013 with Studio Pali Fekete Architects, to extend the term for a period of two years, and increase the contract amount by $320,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,087,391, for architectural and engineering design and construction support services associated with the Seaside Way Pedestrian Bridge Project; and, make any amendments necessary to amend the scope of work, all within the approved budget. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On March 19, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract to Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a), in the amount not to exceed $767,391 for a period of three years for architectural and engineering design services for the Seaside Way Pedestrian Bridge (Project). The Project, located along Seaside Way between Locust Avenue and Collins Way, seeks to improve the pedestrian connectivity between the main Convention Center facility, Performing Arts Center and Plaza, and Sports Arena. As identified in the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP), the continuous east/west pedestrian promenade along Seaside Way will improve public access within this vicinity and create a vibrant and unique space for visitors and residents.
The Project received a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP) on December 5, 2014. The findings of the LCDP confirmed the Project is consistent with the certified LCP, but required conditions of approval for construction to include enhanced landscaping and a longer bridge span. The LCP requires access ways from Ocean Boulevard to the shoreline areas to be accentuated by enhanced landscaping, providing a visual connection between the central business district and the downtown shoreline, and the designs were revised. City staff used previously approved contract authority to revise and enhance the architectural and engineering plans. However, additional authority is needed for construction support services.
The contract amendment is needed to support these services, as well as additional services needed as a result of the adjacent residential development located at 207 Seaside Way that was not anticipated when the original contract was approved. The contract enhancement will help staff to substantially complete the Project prior to the Long Beach Grand Prix scheduled to start on April 7, 2017.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Robin Zur Schmiede and by Budget Operations Administrator Grace Yoon on July 25, 2016.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on August 16, 2016 to allow SPF:a to continue providing architectural and engineering construction phase support services needed to successfully complete this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The contract increase of $320,000 is currently budgeted within the overall project budget of $11,315,000. Consistent with the City Council’s June 16, 2015 prioritization of existing Tidelands projects, $11,315,000 is budgeted for this project in the Tidelands Operations Fund (TF 401) in the City Manager Department (CM).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER