To: The Honorable Mayor and Board of Commissioners From: Gerald D. Vincent, Assistant Town Manager Subject: Architectural and Construction Admin Services - Fire Station #4
As you are aware, and as part of the General Obligation Bonds to be sold in the Summer of 2016, Fire Station No. 4 was authorized by voter approval in 2012. Staff submitted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to potential firms for the design and construction administration. The RFQ was advertised on the Town's website (including Facebook) and on the Dodge Reports from October 30 to November 24 until 2 p.m.
On November 24, staff received five (5) proposals from the following firms:
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Little
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Charlotte, NC
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Bergmann & Associates
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Charlotte, NC
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Garner & Brown Architects, PA
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Charlotte, NC
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Zapata
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Charlotte, NC
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ADW Architects
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Charlotte, NC
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ADW and Garner Brown Architects, PA were selected to be interviewed for the design and construction administration services. Larry Irvin, Fire Chief, Mark Auten, Assistant Fire Chief, Jim Dotoli, Deputy Chief and I will be conducting interviews through December 16. A recommendation will be presented to the Board at the December 21 meeting.
At the completion of interviews, it was unanimous to select Garner & Brown Architects, PA based on the firm's previous experience with the Town of Huntersville (Fire Station No. 3 Design and Construction Administration services), over 50 years of combined, proven experience in designing fire stations across North Carolina, a history of keeping projects on schedule and budget, and a leader in design smart fire stations.
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