The 2014 Bond Program, approved by the citizens of Fort Worth, includes funds for the design of a new animal care and control facility in north Fort Worth, which would house approximately 100 animals. The construction of this facility is proposed to be included in the 2018 Bond Program.
A request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Thursday, March 16 and March 23, 2017. The SOQs were due Thursday, April 20, 2017. The City received six SOQs from qualified architectural firms. The selection committee included representatives from two local allied community agencies, Code Compliance Department, M/WBE Office and Property Management Department. The firms submitting SOQs were:
Bennett Benner Partners, Inc.
Franz Architects, Inc.
Komatsu-Rangel, Inc.
Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville, Inc.
Quorum Architects, Inc.
Shelter Planners of America, Inc. The six Statements of Qualification were reviewed and the selection team met on April 28, 2017 to create a short list for interviews. The interviews were conducted on May 24, 2017. Based on this short listing and interview process, the selection team recommends award of the professional services Agreement to Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville, Inc. | Interview Criteria | Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville, Inc. | Shelter Planners of America | Quorum Architects, Inc. | | Experience with Animal Services Need Assessments | 19 | 16 | 10 | | Qualification & Experience of Staff | 19 | 17 | 14 | Experience with Animal Shelter or Veterinary Hospital Deign | 10 | 9 | 7 | | Client References | 9 | 8 | 8 | | Accurate Cost Estimating | 10 | 9 | 8 | | Experience working with the City of Fort Worth | 10 | 10 | 14 | | M/WBE Plan | 5.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | TOTAL | 82.0 | 74.0 | 67.5 |
The overall project costs are expected to be as described in the table below:
| Second Animal Care and Control | TOTALS | | Architectural & Engineering Design, Geotechnical Reports | $1,123,995.00 | | Project Management, Survey, Platting, Special Studies, Public Meetings, Design Contingency, etc. | $179,905.00 | PROJECT DESIGN TOTAL | $1,303,900.00 |
This project will include the use of 2014 Bond Funds. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing for these expenses until debt is issued. Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement expressing official intent to reimburse, that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance no. 21241-05-2014) and subsequent events taken by the Mayor and Council.
In accordance with Chapter 7, Article III, Section 7-47, Section 109.2.1 of the City Code, Building and Trade permit fees are waived for this project.
M/WBE OFFICE - Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville, Inc. (PGAL, Inc.) is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 27 percent SBE participation. The City's SBE goal on this project is 25 percent.
The Second Animal Care and Control Facility is anticipated to be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
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