Agenda Item Name:
Title
Ranking of Request for Proposals (RFP) 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion for the Community Support Services Department.
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck 352.264.6700/Larry Sapp, 352.374.5202
Description:
Ranking and authorize negotiation of a contract for RFP 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the ranking of RFP 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion as follows:
1. Brame Heck Architects, Inc.
2. Walker Architects, Inc.
Approve the above ranking and authorize staff to negotiate a contract for RFP 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion with the top ranked firm (subject to grant approval). Should the staff be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the top ranked firm, negotiations with that firm will be terminated.
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Prior Board Motions:
December 15, 2020, Board discussed Budget Inn acquisition with the City of Gainesville
December 8, 2020, Board directed staff to proceed with acquisition of the Budget Inn
November 10, 2020, Board approved the purchase of the Budget Inn
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Sufficient funds in the amount of $374,840.00 exists in the Alachua County Apartments Fund, account 205.29.2963.554.34.00.
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Strategic Guide:
Housing
Background:
The Community Support Services Department, Housing Division submitted a grant request to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for approximate four million dollars to assist in the conversion of the Budget Inn located 4401 SE 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida. As part of the conversion process, an Architect/Engineer is required to develop project plans and construction oversite. The grant project, subject to funding, will have a short window to complete (estimated a year) and therefore, the County is attempting to complete as much as able on the front end to meet design and construction deadlines.
RFP 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion advertised on October 20, 2021 and October 27, 2021. The deadline for receipt of RFP 22-307 Architectural & Engineering Services for the Budget Inn Conversion was December 1, 2021; two (2) vendors responded.