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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ CM14-020 for architectural and engineering services for the Belmont Plaza Pool Facility Rebuild / Revitalization Project; award the contract to Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation, of Los Angeles, California (not a MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), in the amount of $7,144,301, plus a 10% contingency of $714,430, for a total amount not to exceed amount of $7,858,731; authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any amendments thereto; and
Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operation Fund (TF401) in the City Manager Department (CM) by $7,858,731. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into an agreement with Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation for architectural and engineering services for the Belmont Plaza Pool Facility Rebuild / Revitalization Project (Project). The Belmont Plaza Pool is a valuable asset and icon for the City, and has a rich history of providing a wide variety of competitive swimming events and recreational activities for residents of all ages and abilities.
On January 13, 2013, the Belmont Pool was deemed seismically unsafe in the event of a moderate earthquake, and was closed permanently to protect the safety of the public. On February 12, 2013, the City Council authorized the City Manager to proceed with the entitlement phase of the proposed Project. The Architectural/Engineering (AlE) team will support the City, represent its interests, and lead the everyday efforts in the design of the Project. AlE services will be required throughout the Project's entitlement, design and construction phases while engaging in meetings, community outreach, CEQA process support, regulatory permitting and related activities during all phases of the Project.
The RFQ was advertised in the Press -Telegram on December 4, 2013, and 4,487 potential bidders specializing in architectural, engineering and related services wer...
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