Accept the fee proposal and approve entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5. For more proposal details. (See Exhibits A thru C)

The design and construction of Fire Station No. 5 is a Building for the Future Project.  The City requested and reviewed statements of qualifications from qualified architects for a full-service contract to provide architectural design services for the new fire station.  The SOQ's were evaluated and Joiner Architects was selected for contract negotiation based upon years of experience with the design and construction of fire stations, including previous experience with Texas City in the construction of Fire Station No. 4.  Joiner provided a fixed fee proposal which was reviewed and negotiated to include the following services: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Permitting and Construction Administration, and sub-consultants included in Basic Services to include structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, windstorm, civil, landscaping/irrigation, technology, third party civil review, MEP commissioning, and accessibility review & inspection. The proposed fixed fee is not to exceed $739,700.00, based on the current construction scope and estimated cost of $7,500,000.  The project duration is estimated to be 26 to 37 months. 

Staff including the Fire Chief recommend acceptance of the fee proposal and approval of entering into a contract for architectural services with Joiner Architects for the New Fire Station No. 5.