Central Fire has existing and anticipated repair needs, such as flat roof replacement and restoration of exterior and interior elements due to water intrusion.

Currently at maximum capacity in both the Fire Station and Administrative areas, voters approved a total of $6.6 million dollars in the 2016 bond election, for Central Fire to address existing base building repairs, propose redesign and remodel of the interior for better use of space, correction of existing conditions with the training tower, the addition of a new air-conditioned storage, as well as a potential expansion.  When completed, this project is anticipated to accommodate community growth, sustain Central Station operations for the next 30-years, and support the strategic planning goals to invest in public infrastructure and enhance public safety.

Between November 2016 and March 2017, the City invited three qualified architectural firms to interview for the design and construction management contract for the Central Fire Station Remodel & Expansion Project. Two firms agreed to participate.  Firms were then invited to compete for a contract award through a formal request for interview.  A panel of seven (7) representatives from different City departments was present during each interview, which anonymously scored each firm in the categories of creativity, design, experience, references and proposed project team.  PGAL was the recommended firm.

Staff determined the project should be broken into two phases, then negotiated Phase I with PGAL.  The Phase I scope of work will include a complete building envelope analysis for consideration in remodel and design efforts, land surveying, schematic design, cost and schedule development, design concept presentation to City Council, and design approval through the Technical Review Committee.

This project is being funded by 2017 GO Bonds in advance, by a previously approved reimbursement resolution.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. d/b/a PGAL, LLC, for Architectural/Engineering Services for Phase I of the Central Fire Station Remodel & Expansion Project in the amount of $200,085.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. d/b/a PGAL, LLC, for Architectural/Engineering Services for Phase I of the Central Fire Station Remodel & Expansion Project in the Amount of $200,085.