4c. Public Works Facility Architectural Contract
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952,227,1100
Fax: 952,227,1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952,227,1180
Fax: 952,227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952,227.1160
Fax: 952,227,1170
Finance
Phone: 952,227,1140
Fax: 952,227,1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952,227,1120
Fax: 952,227,1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,227.1400
Fax: 952,227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952,227,1130
Fax: 952,227,1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952,227,1300
Fax: 952,227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952,227,1125
Fax: 952,227,1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manger
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Paul Oehme, Director of Public Warks/City Engineer -<? C
FROM:
DATE:
September 8, 2008
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SUBJECT:
Public Works Building, Project No. 08-03: Consider Approval of Architectural
Contract
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council is recommended to direct staff to enter into an architectural contract with
Oertel Architects, LTD."
City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council present.
BACKGROUND
At the December 10, 2007 work session, staff reviewed with Council a report. which iQt<,ntified
options for public works facility improvements to meet current and future nee(;Ls.;gfthe
department. ..
At the May 27,2008, staff reviewed an option to purchase the Retail Tech building and
remodel it for Public Works.
On July 28, 2008, Council authorized staff to move forward with the Park Place option for a
new public works facility and solicit proposals for architectural services. '
DISCUSSION
Staff drafted an RFP for architectural and engineering services for this project. On August 22,
2008, architectural proposals were received at the City.
All firms submitted a proposal which is summarized as follows:
Architectural Oertel TKDA
Alliance Architects
Submitted prior to the deadline ./ ./ ./
Proposal format ./ ./ ./
Transmittal letter submitted ./ ./ ./
with required information
Members of the consultant team ./ ./ ./
identified
Understanding of project ./ ./ ./
Base Fee $724,339 $429,485 $639,833
Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Paul Oehme
Public Works Building Contract
September 8, 2008
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A selection staff team reviewed the proposals and rated each firm according to the selection
criteria established in the proposal request. Oertel Architects had the low cost proposal and was
rated highest by the selection team. Staff has called the references of Oertel Architects. The
firm has been highly recommended by others who have worked with them on public works
projects. On September 2, 2008, Oertel Architects was interviewed by staff.
Oertel Architects have designed and built several public works building in the past 8 years.
Below is a list of public works buildings Oertel Architects have designed and built in the last 8
years or are currently work on:
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2006/7
2006/7
2006/7
2006/7
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
2000
SCHEDULE
City of White Bear Lake Public Works Facility
City of Vadnais Heights Joint Public Works, Fire & Community Center
City of Mahtomedi Public Works Facility
City of Hilltop Public Works Facility
City of Bumsville Public Works Expansion
City of Blaine Public Works Facility
Washington County North Shop Expansion and Wash Bay
City ofWaconia Public Works Facility
City of Rockford Public Works Facility
Wright County Public Works Facility - Otsego Facility
City of White Bear Lake Public Works Facility
City of Faribault Public Works Facility
City of Otsego Public Works Building
City of Maplewood Public Works Expansion
City of Blaine Public Works Renovation
Osseo Maintenance Facility Expansion
City of Long Lake Public Works Expansion
City of Shakopee Public Works Facility
City of St. Anthony Public Works Facility
City of Woodbury Public Works Study and Vehicle Expansion
City of Hopkins Public Works Facility
City of Fridley Public Works Expansion
City of Minnetonka Operations and Maintenance Facility
Dakota County Transportation/Maintenance Facility
Lake City, MN Utilities Department Facility
City of Plymouth Public Works Expansion
If this project moves forward, staff anticipates the following project schedule:
Award Architectural Contract September 8, 2008
Schematic Design Complete November, 2008
Obtain City Council Site Plan Approval December/January, 2008
Complete Plans and Specifications March, 2009
Obtain bids April, 2009
Start Construction April, 2009
Substantially Complete February, 2010
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Public Works Building Contract
September 8,2008
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RECOMMENDATION
Move to direct staffto enter into an architectural contract with Oertel Architects, LTD. in the
amount of $429,485 for architectural and engineering services related to the project.
Attachment:
Project Area Map
Firm Qualifications
CIP Pages
Request for Proposals
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A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Oertel Architects, Ltd.
1795 St. Clair Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Jeffrey L. Oertel, president
651-696-5186
651-696-5188
joertel @oertelarchitects.com
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LEAD CONTACT:
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LEGAL STATUS:
B. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
Oertel Architects, Ltd. was established and incorporated in the state of
Minnesota in January of 1996 by Jeff Oertel with a commitment to solve
design and building problems so that each and every project achieves its
maximum potential at the least overall cost. We have instituted a hands-
on approach in working out details, understanding building conditions
and working with user groups.
Our staff currently consists of nine architectural professionals, five of
which are registered architects. We also have a LEED accredited
professional on staff and an interior designer; both whom assist on all
public works projects. All of our staff is trained to have a broad spectrum
of experience, which we believe benefits employees and clients alike.
As the principal architect, Jeff Oertel is licensed to practice architecture in
the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. He is also a nationally
certified NCARS member. Our firm carries $2,000,000.00 /
$1,000,000.00 in E & 0 insurance, in addition to other liability insurance
items required by other public agencies. Since the incorporation of the
firm there has never been a lawsuit or threat of a lawsuit against the firm.
The firm provides a full range of consulting services including planning,
architectural design, interior design and construction related services.
The primary specialty is the planning and design of public works, park
and maintenance buildings. The firm has recently won several awards
from the American Institute of Architects, The City of St. Paul, MN, and
Preservation Alliance. One which we are most proud of is the "2003
Structure of the Year" award from the American Public Works
Association for our Minnetonka Operations & Maintenance Facility.
One of the reasons why Jeff Oertel was able to make such a foothold in
the public works sector is that, up until the late 1980s, designs of these
types of projects were lead by engineering firms. Jeff realized the
opportunity to use an architectural approach to planning and design, and
new building prototypes have evolved that were not present prior to this.
These prototypes are currently being used all over the state.
Since the incorporation of the firm there has never been a lawsuit or
threat of a lawsuit against the firm.
Architecural Proposal for a New Public Works
Facility for the City of Chanhassen
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Name of Firm:
Location:
Year Established:
Years in Business:
Legal Status:
Ownership:
Oertel Architects, Ltd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
1996
1 2 years
"S" Corporation
Jeffrey Oertel & Diane
Trout-Oertel
(5) Registered
Architects,
(3) Designers,
(1) Interior Designer/
Administrative
Staffing:
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OERTEL ARCHITECTS
Capital Improvement Program
City of Chanhassen, MN
MB-003
2009 thru 2013
Contact Paul Oehme
Department Municipal Buildings
Type Improvement
Usefnl Life Unassigned
Category Street Equipment
Priority nla
Total P,'oject Cost $8,300,000
Project #
Project Name Public Works Facility Improvements
Account # 1
Account # 3
Account #2
Description I
The existing Public Works facility is over capacity and is in need of major repairs. The City is expected to grow an additional 30% before ultimate
build out. The existing facility is located on a 5 acre site which is already cramped for storage and operation space. The City completed a facility
needs study in 2007 and completed an exhaustive search to try to make an existing warehouse type building work. It was decided to move the
Public Works building because the existing site is too small for expansion and no warehouse type building was economically feasible to remodel.
Justification
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The Operations and Maintenance Department needs additional space for repairs, meeting facilities, files, locker rooms, storage, supervisory offices
and proper equipment storage. In addition, the current facility does not meet many City building codes.
Expenditures
Construction
2009
8,300,000
8,300,000
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
8,300,000
8,300,000
Total
Funding Sources 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
GO Bonds 7,000,000 7,000,000
Sewer Uti,lity Fund 700,000 700,000
Surface Water Utility Fund 400,000 400,000
Water Utility Fund 200,000 200,000
Total 8,300,000 8,300,000
Operational Impact/Other I
This project may increase operational costs. However, the new facility is planned to be very utility efficient compared to the existing facility.
Capital Improvement Program 2009 thru 2013 Paul Oehme
Contact
City of Chanhassen, MN Department Major Equipment
Project # EQ-087 Type Equipment
Useful Life
Project Name Public Works Facility Equipment Unassigned
Category
Account # 1 Account # 3 Priority n/a
Account #2
Total Project Cost $500,000
Description I
Provides the eqiupment for the Public Works facility. This equipment includes the vehicle lifts, computer system, fiber optic connection, security
system, fuel system and office equipment.
Justification I
Necessary for the operation ofthe Public Works facility.
Expenditures 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
Equipment 500,000 500,000
Total 500,000 500,000
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Funding Sources 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
Capital Replacement Fund 500,000 500,000
Total 500,000 500,000
Operational Impact/Other I
REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS
FOR ARCHITECTURALIENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY
City Project #08-03
Submission Date:
Submit to: Paul Oehme, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
City of Chanhassen Operations and Maintenance Facility
1. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This request for proposal (RFP) outlines the nature and scope of professional services for
a design concept development, plans and specifications preparation, bidding services and
construction inspection/administration services. A project assessment review will be
necessary to determine the fleet storage, fleet maintenance, storage, administration
support and employee facility needs.
2. HISTORY OF PROJECT
The City of Chanhassen staff had drafted a facility needs study that identified operational
and maintenance space needs for public works. It has been determined the existing
public works site is too small a parcel for expansion of the public works building. The
City has also looked at purchasing property or purchasing a warehouse type facility and
remodeling it to accommodate public works. The City has decided to build a new facility
on land currently owned by the City. This property is large enough to accommodate the
ultimate facility needs of public works. The new facility is anticipated to be
approximately an 83,000 square feet as identified in the Public Works Facility Program
Study - Park Place Option.
3. FACILITY NEEDS
A general overview of the new facility needs are as follows:
A. Administration
· Public access and adequate reception and waiting area.
· Meeting/conference space.
. Filing and record storage.
· Supervisory office space.
. Plan storage and layout area.
. Building security and site access control.
· Energy efficient heating, ventilation, and lighting system.
· Use of as much natural lighting as possible.
· Fiber Optic communication system connection.
B. Fleet Maintenance
· Efficient/cost effective layout.
. Adequate overhead lift height.
. Drive-thru service bays.
· Centralized parts and equipment area.
. Proper ventilation and heating.
. Vehicle exhaust system.
. Workbench space.
. Vehicle/truck hoist.
· Vehicle wash facility.
. Fuel island facility.
. Vehicle welding facility.
. Parts reception area.
. Adequate work/repair space.
· Use of as much natural lighting as possible.
C. Employee Support Area
· Adequate lunch/kitchen facilities and eating space. This area will also
be used as a polling location for elections.
· Men's and Ladies locker room facilities with adequate locker space.
· Adequate TraininglMeeting room.
· Use of as much natural lighting as possible.
D. Vehicle Storage Building
. Adequate Storage Space.
· Energy efficient heating, ventilation, and lighting system.
· Wash down capacity at parking stalls.
· Use of as much natural lighting as possible.
· Cold Storage (salt/sand) building will be moved to the new site by City
forces.
4. SCOPE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES
The general scope of the consultant services will be to verify the assumptions the City
has made for current and future needs (as identified in the Public Works Program Study).
The consultant will also complete the preliminary and final design of the proposed
facility including; building security, ergonomics, lighting requirements, HV AC
requirements, pollution control, vehicle repair facility, and computer connection to City
network. The Consultant will also be responsible for construction observation activities
and administration.
A. Project Evaluation and Concept Development
· Verify departments' needs with regard to administration, fleet
servicing and repairs, streets, parks and utilities.
· Organize and lead four (4) engineering & planning meetings.
· Conduct necessary divisional meetings to determine employee needs.
Assume two (2) meetings will be need.
· Develop up to three design concepts of building layouts.
· Develop a preferred recommended layout for submission to City
Council and Planning Commission and other agencies as needed.
· Lead and provide necessary layouts and schematics for three (3)
presentations to the City Council.
· Lead and provide the necessary layouts and schematics for one (1)
Planning Commission meeting.
. Identify equipment needed for the new facility.
. Develop cost estimates for equipment and preferred facility concept.
B. Plans and Specifications
. Preparation of the construction plans and specifications for the
selected layout. This will include all the necessary improvements for
completed construction and operation of the facility which generally
include: structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, interior
design, landscaping and site plans.
. The City may elect to complete the site/civil work including wetland
mitigation and storm sewer work "in-house". This work shall be
clearly separated out in the fee proposal section.
. Acquire all necessary administrative approvals and permits for all
required regulating agencies.
. Coordinate all necessary soils testing reports.
. Preparation of bid documents for the proposed construction project.
. Administer the bid process and field all questions by perspective
contractors.
. Design and add an alternate bid item for ground source heat pump
(geothermal heating and cooling) for the general office building area.
C. Construction Services
. Perform pre-construction layout.
. Provide construction observation and communication including testing
scheduling.
. Review and comment on shop drawing.
. Administer change orders.
. Coordinate all inspections necessary for the project.
. Coordinate regular construction meetings (assume meetings will be
weekly for the duration of the project).
. Advise City on construction progress.
. Process pay requests.
. Prepare project close out punch list items.
. Final out project.
. Obtain all necessary as-built drawings as determined by the City.
5. SELECTION SCHEDULE
The City is anticipating an accelerated consultant selection process. The anticipated
schedule is as follows:
RFP to Consultants
RFP back to City
Proposal Review Complete
Consultant Interviews (if needed)
Consultant Selection
Council Approval
August 6, 2008
August 22, 2008
August 29,2008
Week of Sept. 1, 2008
September 8, 2008
September 22, 2008
6. RFP CONTENT. ORGANIZATION AND SUBMISSION
A. General Information
1. Identification of the offering firm(s), including name, address and
telephone number of each firm.
2. Acknowledgement of receipt of RFP addenda, if any.
3. Name, title, address, email address and telephone and fax numbers of
contact person during period of proposal evaluation.
4. Identify the firm's legal status (i.e. corporation, partnership, etc.).
B. Firm Qualifications
1. History and background of the firm.
2. Years in business.
3. Number of professionals in the firm by work description and available
support staff.
4. Statement of the firm's focus, values and strategic goals.
5. Client reference list with contacts and telephone numbers.
6. List any subcontracted professionals that will be used on this project.
C. Statement of Project Understanding
1. Describe the understanding of the project and the methodology for
satisfying the project requirements.
2. Outline the approach that will be used to identify project needs and
Issues.
D. Proposed Time Line
Provide a proposed timeline with projected completion dates. The City's
expectation is to having the facility occupied by the first quarter of 2010.
E. Comparable Projects
List all similar projects that have been completed or undertaken by name,
location, project scope, construction cost, compliance with budget, and
client names and telephone numbers.
F. Resume of Key Staff
1. List anticipated project staff by title and discipline.
2. Provide Individual resumes.
G. Financials
1. Provide billing rates for all project personnel and anticipated billable
hours that are estimated for this project.
2. The Consultant shall provide a detailed cost breakdown, in spreadsheet
format, for performing the work including time, hourly rates for each
personnel, materials, equipment and subcontractors required. Costs
shall be broken out into project scope areas as indicated in Section 4.
The estimate shall clearly identify any additions, overhead,
reimbursable expenses and profit. A total cost, not to be exceeded, for
all work shall be included.
3. Specialty testing shall be contracted separately however the consulting
firm shall acquire at least two (2) quotes for City review and approval
for each testing contract required. An estimate for specialty testing
services shall be included in the proposal.
4. The consultant contract shall be at an hourly rate with a maximum not
to exceed amount.
H. Additional Information
Provide any other additional information to the City to help them make the
selection of a consultant in regard to any special considerations or reasons
why your firm should be selected for the project. At the end of the
proposal, your firm may include any other related project information that
is relevant to this proposed project. This information shall be condensed
to only a few pages.
I. Addenda/Clarifications
Any changes to this RFP will be made by written addendum. Verbal
modification will not be binding.
J. Submission
The Consultant shall submit five (5) copies of the RFP proposal by 4:00
p.m. on August 22, 2008.
Please direct them to:
Paul Oehme, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
K. Pre-Contractual Expenses
Proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing a clear
concise description of services offered that meet the requirement of this
request for proposal. The City will not be responsible for any pre-
contractual expenses. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses
incurred by the Consultant in:
1. Preparing its proposal in response to this RFP;
2. Submitting that proposal to the City of Chanhassen;
3. Negotiating with the City of Chanhassen any matter related to this
proposal; or
4. Any other expenses incurred by the Consultant prior to the date of
execution of the Proposed Agreement.
7. CITY CONTACT
Firms are requested to direct all questions and inquiries about this RFP to:
Paul Oehme, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
(952) 227-1169
poehme@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
8. PROPOSAL EV ALVA TION AND SELECTION
A. Evaluation
Proposals will be reviewed by an evaluation panel. The panel will use the
following criteria to rank the proposals:
Item
Staffing
Project understanding and approach
Relevant experience and design innovations
Ability to provide AlE services
Client References
AlE Consultant fees
Points
10
10
25
10
15
30
100 Points
B. Interview
The City may decide to interview a select group of firms to make an oral
presentation to demonstrate the consultant firm's capacity, understanding
and approach to completing this project. Proposals with the greatest point
total will be the firms invited to give an oral presentation to the evaluation
panel. The panel will then rank the firms in the order of preference.
9. EXCEPTIONS AND DEVIATIONS.
The consultant may include other services outside the scope of this proposal that the firm
feels maybe needed. The consultant also may propose cost-saving items. Any exceptions
to the requirements in this RFP, including the language in the contractual terms, must be
included in the proposal. If the Consultant proposes changes to the scope of work,
include a description, reason for the change and added/deducted engineering costs.
Segregate all exceptions as a separate element of the proposal under the heading
"Exceptions and Deviations".
10. CITY RIGHTS
Issuance of this RFP and receipt of proposals does not commit the City of Chanhassen to
award a contract. The City of Chanhassen reserves the right to postpone opening for its
own convenience, to accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this
RFP, to negotiate with other than the selected Consultant should negotiations with the
selected be terminated, to negotiate with more than one Consultant simultaneously, or to
cancel all or part of this RFP. Final authorization to execute an agreement can only be
made by the City Council and until that occurs there are no commitments by the City.