Title
(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 21, 2017) - Margaret T. Hance Park Master Plan Implementation Design Services - PA75200553 (Ordinance S-43648)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Hargreaves Associates (New York) to provide design services and possible construction administration and observation services with special inspections in support of the Margaret T. Hance Park Master Plan Implementation project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Additionally, request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action as deemed necessary to execute all utilities-related design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services relating to the development, design, and construction of the project and to include disbursement of funds. Utility services, include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads, and other modes of transportation. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
The design consultant is responsible for developing a Design Concept Report encompassing the Hance Park Master Plan Phase 1 (A&B). In addition, the consultant will provide design services for all components of the existing approved Hance Park Master Plan, including design refinement, design alternatives, design documentation (schematic, design development, final design, construction documents); geotechnical soil reporting; construction estimating; and bid assistance. The consultant will develop, document and implement the design for Margaret T. Hance Park. The redevelopment project site is under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Procurement Information
Hargreaves Associates was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Pursuant to A.R.S. title 34, the City is not to release the scoring of firms until a contract has been awarded. Top-three rankings follow:
Hargreaves Associates: Ranked #1
Weddle Gilmore Architects, LLC: Ranked #2
SASAKI Associates, Inc.: Ranked #3
Contract Term
The term of this contract is expected to be seven years. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for Design Concept Report preparation services is $5 million, which includes all subconsultants and reimbursable costs. Funding has been allocated to implement the first phase of the Hance Park Master Plan. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Capital Improvement Program budget. Additional funding sources are anticipated through philanthropic investment and grants.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Parks, Arts, Education and Equality Subcommittee recommended approval of this item at the May 24, 2017 meeting by a vote of 3-0.
Public Outreach
Public outreach and community participation will be conducted on an as-needed basis.
Location
Margaret T. Hance Park is an existing 32-acre urban park over I-10 within downtown Phoenix. The redevelopment project site spans one mile between 3rd Street and 5th Avenue.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Deanna Jonovich and Mario Paniagua, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the City Engineer.