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Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY24-ENG-89 Animal Care Services - New Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The committee recommends the selection of X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas
2. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Two (2) firms responded to the request for qualification on September 24, 2024 at 4:00PM as follows:
1. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas, in association with:
KCI Technologies, Inc., Laredo, Texas
Synergy Structural Engineering Inc., Laredo, Texas
DBR Engineering Consultants, Laredo, Texas
2. X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in association with:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, San Antonio, Texas
DBR Engineering Consultants, Laredo, Texas
R-S-C-R, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
OX Consulting, San Antonio, Texas
Scope of services include but are not limited to:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Laredo is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms interested in providing Architectural professional services including but not limited to prepare schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement services, bid documents, specifications, and estimates for the completion of the New Animal Care Services Veterinary Hospital to be located in the City of Laredo Government annex cite, housing many government buildings and support facilities including the City of Laredo, Maintenance and Operations Facility, the City of Laredo Police annex, Laredo Service Station and Transit Fleet Maintenance Facilities, and Fire Department Consultants are cautioned to refer to other sections of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for further details.
Scope of services include but are not limited to:
1. Preliminary/Schematic design, planning, assessments, renderings and modeling
2. Design Development and opinion of probable cost
3. Construction documents, specifications and estimates
4. Bid documents and contract award
5. Construction administration/oversight and progress meetings
6. Project close-out including as-built plans
7. Building Code(s) & Fire Code Review
8. Site visits, inspections and field observation reports
9. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) review, requirements and compliance
10. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
11. Any permits, reports or documents required
12. Public involvement
13. Other required Architectural services as needed
14. Overall Project Management
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact at this time.