HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 22-19JANUARY 25, 2022 22-19 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SMITHGROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF
LAKESHORE PARK 4-SEASONS BUILDING ($150,000.00)
INITIATED BY: PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has previously worked with SmithGroup on
the Lakeshore Park Master Plan and the 4-seasons building construction documents and
as a result the SmithGroup team is very familiar with the park site and the building
plans; and
WHEREAS, staff requested a proposal from SmithGroup to provide construction
administration services for the 4-seasons building project, and the proposal they
submitted for providing construction management services during the approximate 32
week project included their cost of $150,000.00; and
WHEREAS, staff believes this is a favorable proposal for providing construction
administration services during this project; and
WHEREAS, Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code provides that the City may
enter into professional service agreements without following a competitive bidding or
quotation process with the approval of the City Manager;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the SmithGroup proposal to provide construction administration services
for the 4-seasons building project is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement to secure the provision
of these construction administration services. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct No. 0325-0610-7216-62001 Lakeshore Park Development
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE: January 18, 2022
RE: Approve Professional Services Agreement with SmithGroup for Construction Administration of
Lakeshore Park 4-Seasons Building ($150,000.00)
BACKGROUND
City staff has been working with SmithGroup since September 2020 on the design and bidding of the Lakeshore
Park 4-Seasons Building. SmithGroup has fulfilled the obligations included in the agreement with the city
through the bidding phase. The Common Council awarded the bid for the building construction to Cardinal
Construction Co. Inc. on December 14, 2021.
ANALYSIS
Staff requested a proposal from SmithGroup to provide construction administration for the 4-seasons building
project. The proposal for construction management of the approximate 32 week project is $150,000.00. Since
working with SmithGroup on the Lakeshore Park Master Plan and the 4-seasons building construction
documents, the SmithGroup team is very familiar with the site and the building plans. Staff believes this is a
favorable proposal for the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Common Council approved $5,100,000 revised budget in the Parks Department CIP for the Lakeshore Park
4-Seasons building project which included construction management. The total fiscal impact of SmithGroup’s
proposal is $150,000.00. This project will be charged to A/N#: 0325-0610-7216-62001 - Contractual Services.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-16 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager, the City may enter
into professional service agreements without following a competitive bidding or quotation process. In
accordance with Section 12-16, staff recommends that the Common Council approve the proposal submitted by
SmithGroup, 44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703, for $150,000.00. If you have any questions on this
proposal, please contact me.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Ray Maurer Mark A. Rohloff
Parks Director City Manager