Staff recommends Council approve a professional services design contract to JLG Architects for Phase I of the Law and Justice Center/City Hall design project.

- Master planning, schematic planning, and preliminary design phase: $195,000.00
- Reimbursables: Not to exceed $12,500.00

The City of Billings recently purchased the "Stillwater Building" located at 316 N. 26th Street to meet the City's current and future facilities needs by remodeling the building for a Law and Justice Center and City Offices. A design RFP was issued on October 14, 2021, and advertised on October 15 and 22, 2021. Four proposals were received by November 10, 2021. 
The RFP selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected two finalists for interviews after the initial review. Interviews were conducted the week of November 22nd, and the committee selected JLG Architects based on the following criteria:

- Firm Experience
- Project Manager
- Key Project Staff and Consultants
- Available Resources and Consultant Location
- Project Methodology and Approach

City Council may:

• Approve; or,
• Not Approve

The costs for design services will be funded by the General Fund. 

Phase I design service contract cost: $195,000.00 plus $12,500.00 allowance for reimbursable expenses

Phase II design service contract cost: Estimated to be $670,000.00 - $828,000.00, depending on final scope of services determined during phase I design process