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PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER (714) 754-5633
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8, Costa Mesa, California in the amount of $287,476 for the design of the Costa Mesa Skate Park located at 900 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, and authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA.
2. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $28,748 in order to cover additional work or unforeseen circumstances.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA and any future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Costa Mesa currently has one of the most popular skate parks in Orange County. The success of the existing skate park is demonstrated by the significant number of users who frequent the park. It provides a total skateboarding area of approximately 15,000 square feet and features a combination of street elements, bowls, and transition areas.
The existing skate park is frequented by the local skating community and is enjoyed by skaters of all ages. A great need exists for a dedicated area for beginning skaters and an expanded area for new elements. The ultimate goal is to expand the current skate park facility by approximately 15,000 square feet to ensure that it remains a modern, top-notch, and state-of-the-art skate park facility that can serve as a signature destination in the region and cater to users of all ages and skill levels.
In order to procure the services of a highly qualified firm with a specialty in skate park design and construction, the City issued a Reque...
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