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PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF FIRE STATION NO. 2
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC SERVICES 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 PBK-WLC Architects, 8163 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, California, in an amount not to exceed $730,000 for architectural and engineering design services.
2. Authorize contingency allocation in the amount of $73,000 for work beyond the Scope of Services.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PSA (Attachment 1) and any future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
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BACKGROUND:
Fire Station No. 2, located at 800 Baker Street, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Costa Mesa community. The Fire Department's mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. In addition to responding to fires, Fire Station No. 2 also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials.
For several years, Fire Station No. 2 has undergone maintenance and service issues and requires a complete overhaul and reconstruction. Issues that need to be addressed include electrical and mechanical upgrades; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements; modernization of life-safety fire equipment and communications; improved parking facilities; enhancements to the living quarters; improved landscaping; and structural and architectural advancements that adhere to current building codes and regulations.
The existing building consists of approximately 2,800-square foot Fire Engine room (i.e., apparatus bay / garage) and 3,850-square feet of living space. Fire Station No. 2 has exceeded its useful life and is no...
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