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Council Communication
DATE: 01/11/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0029
LOG NAME: 21 FIRE STATION 43 DESIGN AMENDMENT
SUBJECT
(CD 3) Authorize Amendment No. 5, in the Amount of $112,600.00, to a Professional Services Agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., for
Design Services for a New Fire Station 43 on Walsh Ranch Parkway for a Total Contract Value of $549,354.97
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 5, in the amount of $112,600.00, to a professional services
agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., for design services for a new Fire Station 43, on Walsh Ranch Parkway, for a total contract amount of
$549,354.97.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor & City Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of Amendment No. 5, in the amount of $112,600.00,
to a professional services agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc., for design services for a new Fire Station 43, to provide required
modification of the construction documents for the change of location to Walsh Ranch Parkway.
On July 15, 2003, (M&C C-19661) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc. (RPGA)
for the design of Fire Station No. 38 and the development of a prototype design for a two -company, three -bay fire station. Fire Station 43 will
be this prototype facility design adapted to the specific site in far west Fort Worth. Amendments No. 1 through No. 4 were administratively
executed to address various issues with the previous site and initial relocation. Amendment No. 5 will address required modification to the site
plans, utilities, and exterior modifications in order to be located in the Walsh community.
Estimated Costs - The overall project costs are expected to be as described in the table below:
FIRE STATION 43
TOTALS
Land Cost
$376,782.00
Architectural and Engineering Design (Including All Amendments)
$549,354.97
Anticipated Construction Cost (Including Owner's Construction
$4,938,880.00
Allowance)
Project Administration Cost: Site Utilities, IT, Project Management,
$882 328.03
Contingency, FIFE, Etc.
PROJECT TOTAL
$6,747,345.00
Note: 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.
In accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, Part II, Chapter 7-1 Fort Worth Building Administrative Code, Section 109.2.1, Exception 2;
"Work by non -City personnel on property under the control of the City of Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit fees only if the work is for
action under a contract that will be or has been approved by City Council with notes in the contract packages stating the fee is waived."
Business Equity - RPGA Design Group, Inc. is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 38.00% SBE
participation on this project. The City's SBE goal on this project is 20%.
The new Fire Station No. 43 will be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the 2014 Bond Program for
the Fire Station 43 project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the amendment. Prior to any expenditure being
incurred, the Property Management Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134
Additional Information Contact: Brian Glass 8088