HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Negotiation for drawings and estimates for Multi-Use Recreation & Aquatic Center RESOLUTION NO. 00-377
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS AND COST ESTIMATES
FOR A MULTI-USE RECREATION CENTER/AQUATIC CENTER
WITH THE RENAISSANCE DESIGN GROUP
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Fiscal Year 2000/01 Capital Improvement Plan includes $45,000 to retain
architectural services to prepare preliminary designs, conceptual drawings, and cost estimates for a
new multi-use recreation center with an indoor pool and an outdoor aquatic center; and,
WHEREAS,in May 2000,Requests for Qualifications(RFQs)were mailed to approximately
35 architectural firms in Ames and throughout the Mid-West, and 12 firms submitted their
qualifications; and,
WHEREAS,based upon experience in completing similar projects,four firms were selected
to interview with staff and two Parks and Recreation Commission members; and,
WHEREAS,following the interview process,it was determined that the Renaissance Design
Group (RDG) from Des Moines, Iowa, should be the firm retained by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that staff is authorized to negotiate a contract with the Renaissance Design Group of Des Moines,
Iowa,in an amount not to exceed$45,000 for architectural conceptual design services for a multi-use
recreation center/aquatic center.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of July, 2000.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Campbell, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of July, 2000.