SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Architect of Record (AOR) Consulting Services Agreements, as listed, to provide architectural and related services under a continuing contract for a four-year term pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 29-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In accordance with Florida Statute 287.005, Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), the City issued RFQ 29-25, Architect of Record Consulting Services on April 15, 2025. The solicitation was to establish a pool of qualified consulting firms to provide professional architectural services under a continuing services agreement, or Architect of Record (AOR) services.
A selection committee composed of staff from the Public Works, General Services, Public Utilities and Parks and Recreation Departments evaluated 14 responses received. Based on qualifications, the committee selected all fourteen firms, retaining eight incumbent firms and awarding agreements to six new firms. The evaluation criteria included the firm’s municipal qualifications and experience; approach and methodology in understanding project requirements, scope and schedules/timelines; adherence to budget while providing quality and cost savings; project management and communication; and the firm’s familiarity with City ordinances, codes, procurement procedures, contract specifications and construction standards.
The eight incumbent AOR firms retained are AECOM; CPH Consulting, LLC; Harvard Jolly, Inc. d/b/a Harvard Jolly/PBK; Klar and Klar Architects, Inc; Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc; Robert P. Resch, III - Architect; Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc; Williamson Dacar Associates, Inc d/b/a Williamson Design Associates. AECOM will be removed from the AOR list if they do not agree to language in the Consultant Services Agreement as presented.
The six newly selected AOR firms are ASD/SKY; Behar Peteranecz, Inc; Halflants & Pichette Architecture; InVision Advisors; Renker Eich Parks Architects; STORYN Studio for Architecture.
The AOR Consulting Services Agreement will be for a four-year term, with the City reserving the right to initiate a mid-term solicitation based on future needs.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
