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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-22 15-044 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-044 DECEMBER 22, 2014 Date: December 22, 2014 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Execution of Contract with FTL Design Engineering for Waterfront Amphitheater Design Services Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development Commentary: In June, the City issued a request for qualifications for consulting architectural and engineering firms to assist the City in creating a phased development plan for a waterfront amphitheater and other associated site planning tasks. A team representing the City Council and Staff reviewed the responses, conducted interviews, and recommends the selection of the FTL Design Engineering Studio. In September, the City Council authorized development of a contract with the chosen firm. In addition, FTL Design Studio has teamed with Harriman Architects + Engineers (based in Auburn and Portland, Maine) and Jaffe Holden to provide acoustic analysis and recommend architectural measures to mitigate sound. FTL has partnered with these same professionals on many notable outdoor music venue projects including Summer Stage in Central Park and Pier 6 in Baltimore Md. Under the terms of the contract, the City will pay an amount not to exceed $65,000 for time and travel and FTL will provide conceptual site design for the waterfront area, including the WFC pavilion, the dirt mount amphitheater, and the railroad stage area. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by May 1, 2015. The contract will be in a final form approved by the City Manager and City Solicitor. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Business & Economic Development Committee at its December 16, 2014 meeting. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for Passage First Reading Referral /s/ Tanya L. Emery Department Head Manager-0ji 4m- lial - ca" I-) - City Finance Director , " 7 ///V Ci licitor Page _of_ 15-044 DECEMBER 22, 2014 Assigned to Councilor Baldacci CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Execution of Contract with FTL Design Engineering for Waterfront Amphitheater Design Services WHEREAS, the City of Bangor issued a request for qualifications for consulting architectural and engineering firms to assist the City in creating a phased development plan for a waterfront amphitheater and other associated site planning tasks; and WHEREAS, the review team, comprised of City Staff and a Council member, recommend the selection of FL Design Engineering and their team for their services; and WHEREAS, development of a contract with FrL Design Engineering was authorized by the City Council on September 22, 2014; and WHEREAS, the contract has been negotiated and a draft contract is attached. By the City Council of the City of Bangor. ORDERED, THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, or her designee, is authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor, to sign a contract for architecture and engineering for Waterfront Amphitheater Design Services with FfL Design Engineering. Said contract shall be for a price of $65,000, shall be for a term of four months, and shall provide for conceptual site design for the waterfront area including the concert site. Said contract shall be in a final form as approved by the City Manager and City Solicitor. IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 22, 2014 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED A.) CITY CLERK L'