HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/24/2002 - STAFF REPORTS (9) DATE: April 24, 2002
TO: City Council
FROM: Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities and Director of Procurement and
Contracting
APPROVE CONTRACTING FOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, PREPARATION OF BID
DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION SERVICES FOR SKATE PARK
CONSTRUCTION AND SWIM CENTER RENOVATION
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council approve contracting with Site Design Group for design development, preparation
of bid documents and construction observation services for skate park construction and swim
center renovation for the construction of a new skate park and renovation of the swim center in an
amount not to exceed the amount of $115,000 for design fees, design development and
preparation of bidding documents; $35,000 for construction observation services and an amount
not to exceed$12,500 for reimburseables; for a total agreement amount not to exceed $162,500;
final agreement to be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
SUMMARY:
City Council selected a design team forthe initial(conceptual)phase of design for recreation center
improvements consisting of renovations to the swim center, upgrading existing pool mechanical
equipment and a new skate park. The design team selected included Interactive Design
Corporation of Palm Springs as the prime design firm and Site Design Group, the pre-eminent
designer of skate parks in the Southwest, as the primary design sub-consultant.
With the concurrence of both design firms staff recommends swapping the roles of the design
team, making Site Design Group the prime and Interactive Design Corporation the sub-consultant,
for the remaining design phases of the project consisting of design, preparation of bid documents
and construction observation services.
Site Design Group will be able to provide the desired services necessary to complete the project
in a much more compressed time frame than Interactive Design is currently able to commit to.
Interactive Design will provide the schematic design drawing to Site Design Group and will remain
as a sub-consultant to Site Design Group. Site Design Group will be responsible for construction
observation in addition to providing design services. See Scope of work outlined in attached draft
agreement, Exhibit A.
BACKGROUND
In June of 2000, City Council instructed staff to issue an RFP to begin soliciting proposals from
qualified Professional Architectural and Engineering Consultants to develop conceptual designs,
and construction estimates for the construction of a Skate Park adjacent to the existing Swim
Center in Sunrise Plaza Park.The project was also to include improvements to certain components
and structures of the Swim Center to create a more complete and extensive project.
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Mandatory site visits were held with a number of firms to review the project as initially envisioned
in August of 2000. Interested firms made presentations to an evaluation committee made up of City
Council members, various staff members and a select group of local skateboard enthusiasts who
joined the project early on. The committee subsequently conducted a review and evaluation
process of a number of proposals over a period of several weeks. The end result of this initial step
in the design process was to award a contract to Interactive Design Corporation of Palm Springs,
which partnered with Site Design Group, the designer of the most successful skateparks in the
Southwest, to develop the initial concept plans.
Soon thereafter, a contract with Interactive Design Corporation as the prime design professional
was presented to City Council for approval. This initial step started the long design and review
process moving forward.After numerous meetings attended by both Interactive Design Corporation
and Site Design Group with skaters, community members, business owners, staff members and
commissions occurring over a period of nearly one year,the final design concepts were presented
to the City Council for consideration on December 12, 2001. Council endorsed one of two designs
presented for review which included a new restroom building, new offices to the complex and a
truly world-class skate park, wrapped into a single dramatic design concept resulting in an entirely
new look to the complex.
Upon endorsement of the conceptual design presented by Interactive Design Corporation, staff
began to assemble the complex agreement for completing the design portion of the project-final
design, preparation of bid documents and construction observation services. As this effort
progressed Interactive Design Corporation informed the City that it had other, substantial, design
engagements, and that the resultant scheduling conflicts would not allow it to meet the City's
aggressive time lines.
Site Design Group specializes in the design of skate parks and aquatic centers. Reversing the
initial roles to make Site Design Group the prime design firm and Interactive Design the sub-
consultant for architectural-related issues will move the projectforward within the city's desired time
lines.
Funds are available in account number 261-2493-51516, Skate Park Construction.
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NIIKESELL HAROLD E. GOOD
Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director of Procurement & Contracting
APPROVED:
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City Manager
REVIEWED BY DEPT.OF FINANCE
Attachment: Draft Agreement
Minute Order
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR
Design Development and Construction Observation Services for
the Palm Springs Swim Center Renovation & Skate Park Construction
THIS CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (herein "Agreement"), is made and entered
into this day of , 2001, by and between the CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, a municipal corporation, (herein "City") and Site Design Group, Inc., (herein
"Contractor"). (The term Contractor includes professionals performing in a consulting capacity.)
The parties hereto agree as follows:
1.0 SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Contractor shall provide those services specified in the "Scope of Services"
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, which services may be
referred to herein as the "services" or "work" hereunder. As a material inducement to the City
entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider of
first class work and services and Contractor is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Contractor covenants that it shall
follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and,services required hereunder
and that all materials will be of good quality, fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this
Agreement, the phrase "highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice
recognized by one or more first-class,firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
1.2 Contractor's Proposal. The Scope of Service shall include the Contractor's
proposal or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law. All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in
accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any
Federal, State or local, governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is
rendered.
1.4 Licenses, Permits. Fees and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain at its sole
cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation
to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be
imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the services
required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any such
fees,assessments,taxes penalties or interest levied,assessed or imposed against City hereunder.
1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Contract, Contractor warrants that
Contractor(a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed,
(b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the
facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
If the services involve work upon any site, Contractor warrants that Contractor has or will
investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to
commencement of services hereunder. Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown
conditions,which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Contractor shall
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Palm Springs Swim Center Renovation & Skate Park Construction
Design Development through Construction Observation
Project Objective
In general terms,the project involves, but is not limited to, remodeling and upgrading of the existing
mechanical systems of the swim center, incorporating new filtration, chemical treatment, heating
systems and other appurtenances, as necessary, to comply with current regulations; constructing
a state-of-the-art 25,000 to 30,000-square-foot concrete skate park with lighting, landscaping, and
sound systems adjacent to the swim center; and constructing a new building structure to service
the needs of both the skate park and .swim center, all within a proposed budget not to exceed
$1,766,443 inclusive of all design fees and a 6% construction contingency.
Contractor shall provide the following services:
Task 1 Design Development
Task 1.1 Concept Plans. Contractor shall review the Schematic,Design package and most
recently approved conceptual drawings and/or renderings previously submitted to
the City for conceptual review and approvals. The Contractor shall incorporate
comments from City staff, various City Commissions, City Council, and the public
and revise the schematic design package and conceptual drawings/renderings as
necessary.
Task 1.2 Architectural Review. Contractor shall prepare and assemble all required plans
and exhibits necessary, to procged'throug,h the Major Architectural Application
(MAA) process through the Planning Department. The Contractor shall prepare
professional architectural and landscape drawings and detailed site plans,and shall
provide and include all pertinent,and required information as indicated in the MAA
forms available in the Planning Department. Improvements subject to review
through the MAA process 'include all skate park improvements and associated
landscaping and lighting, and any modifications of existing buildings and
construction of new buildings and all associated architecture. The Contractor shall
be expected to submit all required information for the MAA process and to revise
and resubmit any related plans and drawings as a result of comments received from
the following: Development Committee, Design Review Advisory Committee, and
Planning Commission.
Task 1.3 Final Concept Approval. Contractor shall finalize all conceptual drawings and
renderings, landscaping and lighting plans, architectural plans, and detailed site
plans as required following the MAA process. The Contractor shall be responsible
for facilitating an MAA approval of this project from the Planning Commission.
Task 2 Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E)
General. Contractor shall provide the City with "Construction Documents", consisting of plans,
specifications and an Engineer's Estimate of cost, for construction of the Skate Park and Swim
Center improvements. This project consists of three general scopes of work, including: Skate Park
Improvements (including landscaping, lighting, site work and all appurtenant improvements);
Recreation/Facility Building Improvements(including modification/renovation of existing building(s)
and construction of new building and park entry); and Swim Center Mechanical Improvements
(including new filtration, chemical treatment,and heating systems with construction of appurtenant
facilities and buildings necessary to contain new systems). Plans shall include, but not be limited
to: Demolition, Grading & Drainage, Utilities, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing, Architectural &
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Building (Structural), Skate Park Layout/Configuration & Construction Engineering, Irrigation &
Landscaping, Lighting, Sound System, Detail Sheets, etc. Contractor shall coordinate with the
Planning & Building Department for Architectural, Mechanical/Electrical, and Building (Structural)
plan check review and approvals; and shall coordinate with the Public Works & Engineering
Department for site grading,drainage,irrigation,and landscaping plan check review and approvals.
Task 2.1 Base Plans. Contractor shall provide to the City for review and comment base
plans that will represent and reflect all previously submitted comments from the
public, the various City committees and Commissions, and City Council, that will be
used to prepare the construction documents. City shall review the base plans,
consisting of, but not limited to: Demolition, Grading & Drainage; Architectural and
related Engineering; Skate Park Improvements and related Engineering; Swim
Center Improvements aind related Engineering; and Irrigation, Landscaping &
Lighting
Task 2.2 30% Submittal.
Plans. Contractor shall provide to the City for review and comment the base plans,
representing 30% completion of the Construction Documents.
Engineer's Estimate. Contractor shall provide a preliminary estimate based on
approximate quantities and historical construction costs for similar projects.
Utility Coordination. Contractor shall provide the 30% submittal to all impacted
utilities and shall begin formal coordination to relocate or modify impacted utilities,
including coordination required to obtain electrical, water and other utility service
connections, as necessary to facilitate the proposed improvements.
Task 2.3 65% Submittal.
Plans. Contractor shall revise the 30% submittal (plans and engineer's estimate)
to reflect all City comments and shall provide to the City for review and comment
plans representing 65% completion of the Construction Documents.
Special Provisions. Contractor shall prepare and provide to the City for review
and comment contract specifications and special provisions for the project, using
"boiler plate" documents provided by the City.
Utility Coordination. Contractor shall provide the 65% submittal to all impacted
utilities and shall continue coordination required to obtain electrical,water and other
utility service connections, as necessary to facilitate the proposed improvements.
Engineer's Estimate. Contractor shall provide a detailed estimate of cost based
on the 65% submittal.
Task 2.4 90% Submittal.
Plans. Contractor shall revise the 65% submittal (plans and engineer's estimate)
to reflect all City comments and shall provide to the City for review and comment
plans representing 90% completion of the Construction Documents.
Utility Coordination. Contractor shall provide the 90% submittal to all impacted
utilities and shall continue;coordination required to obtain electrical,water and other
utility service connections, as necessary to facilitate the proposed improvements.
Engineer's Estimate. Contractor shall provide a detailed estimate of cost based
on the 90% submittal.
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Task 2.5 100% Submittal.
Plans. Contractor shall revise the 90% submittal (plans and engineer's estimate)
to reflect all City comments and shall provide to the City for review and comment
plans representing 100% completion of the Construction Documents.
Engineer's Estimate. Contractor shall provide a detailed estimate of cost based
on the 100% submittal.
Final Utility Coordination. Contractor shall finalize all agreements in writing with
all impacted utilities. Notice shall be formally given of the City's intent to advertise
the project for construction.
Task 2.6 Final Approval Submittal.
Contractor shall revise the 100% submittal (plans, contract'specifications and special provisions,
and engineer's estimate)to reflect all previous comments. Contractor shall provide an original set
of mylar plans to the City for signature; and shall provide a clean copy of the contract specifications
and special provisions, stamped and signed by the Contractor, to the City for signature. An
electronic copy of plans in an approved format shall be provided. Contract specifications and
special provisions shall be provided and an engineer's estimate shall be provided to the City.
Task 3 Bid Phase
Task 3.1 Pre-Bid Meeting. Contractor shall attend and coordinate a pre-bid meeting to be
scheduled in advance of the bid opening date and to occur at the project site. The
Contractor shall monitor the meeting and field all questions asked by bidders.
Minutes of the pre-bid meeting shall be prepared and distributed by the Contractor
to attendees within two days following the meeting.
Task 3.2 Bidding Interpretations. Contractor shall review and respond to all inquiries and
questions relating to plans and specifications during construction bidding.
Discrepancies, errors or omissions within'the plans and specifications shall be
addressed by the Contractor through the issuance of addenda, prepared by the
Contractor, and issued by the City.
Task3.3 Contractor Pre-Qualifica tions. Contractor shall review all construction contractor
qualifications and shall determine applicable and appropriate pre-qualifications
required for the project.
Task3.4 Bid Review&Analysis.-Contractorshall attend the Bid Opening and obtain copies
of submitted bids for review and analysis. Comparison of construction bids with the
final engineer's Estimate shall be performed. Analysis of submitted bids shall be
conducted, and discrepancies and construction bid cost-overruns shall be
determined. The Contractor, in consultation with the City, shall determine if
construction bids are acceptable, or recommend re-bidding, as necessary.
Task 4 Construction Phase
Task4.1, Pre-Construction Meeting. Contractor shall attend and coordinate a pre-
construction meeting to be scheduled in advance of a "Notice to Proceed". The
Contractor shall monitor the meeting and field all questions asked by the
construction contractor. Minutes of the pre-construction meeting shall be prepared
and distributed by the Contractor to attendees within two days following the
meeting. The Contractor shall receive, review, approve and/or deny any and all
shop-drawings and "or-equal" submittals, and coordinate with the construction
contractor all pre-construction approvals required for the project.
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Task 4.2 Construction Monitoring. Contractor shall provide a minimum of three site
visitations per week to observe construction progress and quality of construction,
and to determine conformance of construction with project specifications.
Contractor shall coordinate timing of required inspections with the construction
contractor and the City Planning & Building Department, Public Works &
Engineering Department, utility companies, and other agencies as required for the
project. Daily observations shall be provided in weekly reports to the City Engineer.
Task 4.3 Construction Inspections. Contractor shall provide daily, direct, on-hand
construction inspections during concrete forming and installation of skate park
improvements to ensure construction in conformance with project specifications.
The Contractor shall coordinate the timing of all construction related to the concrete
elements and improvements within the interior of the skate park, and shall be
responsible for approving i or denying acceptable construction, including review and
approvals or denials of construction materials and fabrication of the skate park
features. Construction inspections provided by the Contractor shall not be
construed to be a substitute for inspections required of and performed by the Public
Works and Engineering, and Planning and Building Departments.
Task 4.4 Contract Administration. Contractor shall review and approve or deny all pay
requests and change orders, and shall forward all approved pay requests and
change orders to the City Engineer for-further action. The Contractor shall be
responsible for monitoring the construction contractor throughout construction of the
project and to determirie conformance with contract specifications, and all
applicable local, state, or federal laws and regulations.
Task 4.5 Project Close-Out. Contractor shall coordinate with the City all preliminary and
final construction inspections, including 30-day, 60-day and 90-day landscape
maintenance inspections., Contractor shall prepare all necessary"punch-lists"and
coordinate with the construction contractor review and approval of all punch-list
corrections. Contractor shall advise the,City Engineer and shall recommend
approval of substantial completion when necessary.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Contractor has been hired to perform the services described in the Agreement, which include the
creation of one or more designs, drawings, or plans ("Designs") . Contractor acknowledges that
City has budgeted the amount of one miVlion five hundred thousand dollars ($ 1,500,000.00)for the
construction phase of the Project("Project Budget"). Contractor shall be responsible to do Project
estimating to create Designs which will enable the Project to be constructed within an amount
which shall not exceed the Project Budget by more than ten percent (10%). In the event that City
solicits bids for construction of the Project, as such Project has been designed by Contractor, and
the lowest responsible bid exceeds the Project Budget by more than ten percent(10%), Contractor
agrees to revise the previous Designs, or to create new Designs, at no additional cost to City, so
that a new price can be negotiated or the Project can be rebid so that the Project does not exceed
the Project Budget by more than ten percent(10%). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor is
not responsible for changes in the Project scope initiated by City and all such changes shall include
appropriate mutually agreed changes to the Project Budget.
Section 4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment: The Contractor may subcontract
with Interactive Design, King Engineering, Don Gilmore &Associates, Bentsen/Hui, and Grayner
Engineering.
Section 5.2 Indemnification: This entire section is hereby replaced with the following:
5.2 City Held Harmless - General Liability: Except for the sole negligence of
City, Contractor undertakes and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless City, and any and all,of City's Boards, officers, employees, and
successors in interest, from and against all suits and causes of action,
claims, losses, demands and expenses, including but not limited to,
reasonable attorney's fees and reasonable costs of litigation, damages or
liabilities of any nature whatsoever, for death or injury to any person,
including Architect's employees and agents,orfordamage to,ordestruction
of, any property of either part hereto, or of third persons, in any manner to
the extent arising by reasons of the acts or omissions in the performance of
this Agreement on the part of Contractor, or any of Contractor's
subcontractors, employees, or anyone for whom Contractor has obligated
itself under this Contract, whether or not contributed to by any act or
omission of City or any of the City's Boards, officers or employees.
5.25 City Held Harmless - Professional Liability: Contractor undertakes and
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City, and any and all of City's
Boards, officers and employees from and against all losses and expenses,
including„but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees and reasonable
costs of litigation, damages or liability of any nature whatsoever, for death
or injury to any person, including Contractor's employees and agents, or for
damage to, or destruction of, any property of third persons, in any manner
to the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions in performance of
the professional services under this Agreement on the part of Contractor.
All required insurance coverages and limits are, and shall be, subject to
availability on the:open market, at reasonable cost(s) as determined by the
City and mutually agreed upon by the parties. The non-availability or non-
affordability of any coverage(s) must be documented in writing from
Contractor's insurance representative.
Section 5.3 Performance Bond: The requirement of Section 5.3 for a performance bond is
hereby waived.
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EXHIBIT "B"
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Scope of Services shall be modified as follows:
A. Field and topographic survey of existing site conditions as provided by McGee
Surveying shall be assumed to be accurate and complete; neither IDC nor its
consultants shall undertake a separate verification of the survey.
B. The cost of performing geo-technical investigation shall be the responsibility of the
City of Palm Springs.
C. The cost of performing materials testing shall be the responsibility of the City of
Palm Springs.
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EXHIBITS "C" and "D" -- SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION and
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Palm Springs Swim Center& Skate Park
Design Development through Construction Observation
Task to be Performed Percentage Dollar Days to
Value Value Complete
Task 1: Design Development
1.1 Concept Plans
1.2 Architectural Review
1.3 Final Concept Approval
Task 1 Totals:
Task 2: Plans, Specifications and Estimates(PS&E)
2.1 Base Plans
2.2 30% Submittal
2.3 65% Submittal
2.4 90% Submittal
2.5 100% Submittal
2.6 Final Approval Submittal
Task 2 Totals:
Task 3: Bid Phase
3.1 Pre-Bid Meeting
3.2 Bidding Interpretations
3.3 Contractor Pre-Qualifications
3.4 Bid Review&Analysis
Task 3 Totals:
Task 4: Construction Phase
4.1 Pre-Construction Meeting
4.2 Construction Monitoring
4.3 Construction Inspections
4.4 Contract Administration
4.5 Project Close-Out
Task 4 Totals:
Contract Totals: 100%
Work periods (or time of completion) listed for Tasks identified herein shall exclude any lengths of
time portions of the Work are submitted to the City for review and approval, with those periods of
time calculated from the date received by the City to the date returned to the Contractor.
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MINUTE ORDER NO.
APPROVING CONTRACTING WITH SITE DESIGN
GROUP FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO
SWIM CENTER RENOVATION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SKATE PARK IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,500; FINAL
AGREEMENT TO BE IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
I hereby certify that this minute order approving approving contracting with site design
group fordesign services related to swim center renovation and construction of a new skate
park in an amount not to exceed $162,500; final agreement to be in a form acceptable to
the city attorney, was adopted by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California in
a meeting thereof held on the 24th of April, 2002.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
City Clerk