THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 25% for this Agreement. Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. committed to 25% DBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the OESBD. (Exhibit 3).
This Agreement provides professional services for architectural and engineering services for the design of the Lauderhill Mall New Transit Center. The services include analysis, design and construction support services. The consultant shall also provide inspection and materials testing services for the construction phase of the project. The project entails the development of a new transit center within the Lauderhill Mall, in the City of Lauderhill, to serve over 8,000 transit passengers daily. The empty parcel is approximately 68,000 square feet (or 1.5 acres). The facility will accommodate a minimum of ten bus bays to be utilized by the 40-foot and 42-foot fixed buses, and 60-foot articulated buses. The ten dedicated bus bays will also be shared by coach and community buses.
On May 2, 2017 (Item No. 21), the Board approved the Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R2114326P1, Architectural and Engineering Services for Lauderhill Mall New Transit Center. Three firms submitted proposals in response to the RFP.
On August 3, 2017, a Combination Initial and Final Evaluation Committee Meeting was held. The Evaluation Committee determined that all three firms were both responsive and responsible to the RFP requirements. After presentations, evaluation and scoring, the Evaluation Committee named Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. as the first-ranked firm.
On August 22, 2017 (Item No. 123), the Board approved the Evaluation Committee’s final ranking of the qualified firms and authorized staff to proceed with negotiations.
Three Sunshine meetings were held with Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. to negotiate an agreement: October 5, 25, and 31, 2017. These meetings were attended by representatives of Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc., the Construction Management Division and the Purchasing Division.
The Evaluation Committee consisted of:
Mark Roberts, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Division, Finance and Administrative Services Department (Chair and Non-Voting Member)
Ariadna Musarra, Director, Construction Management Division, Public Works Department
Brad Terrier, Assistant Director, Highway Construction and Engineering Division, Public Works Department
Barney McCoy, Director, Service and Capital Planning, Transit Division, Transportation Department
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