HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Bozeman Full Contract with Comma-Q Architecture for Redesign of the old Library Facility, 2007
Comma-Q Architecture, Inc.
May 29, 2007
James Goehrung, Director of Facility Services
City of Bozeman
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dear James,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to continue professional design services for the Renovation of the old
Library Building into the New Bozeman City Hall facility at 220 E. Lamme Street. The continuation of the design work will
be based on the Final Space Plans and Site Plan dated 1 May 07 and the noted PHASE I work on the Statement of
Probable Construction Cost dated 29 Mar 07 including the Second Floor Atrium Infill Option and the design / planning for
the PHASE II Mechanical and Electrical items. A separate proposal number for the possible implementation of the 800-
1000 sJ Commission Room Addition, as shown on the Final Space Plans, is also provided per your request at our 18 May
07 meeting.
The scope of services will be divided into four phases, Design Phase, Construction Document Phase, Bid Phase and
Construction Administration Phase.
Design Phase - approximately 6 weeks
Due to the detailed information gathering and conceptual design decisions that were made during the previous
Programming and Space Planning Phases, we are combining the normal Schematic Design and Design Development
Phases into a single Design Phase. During this Design Phase we will make all the final Space Plan revisions requested by
Finance and H.R. Departments, review each individual department layout in detail with the department directors, review the
space layouts with our engineering consultants for integration and additional design refinements to complete a final design
plan. The design ideas will be developed further to refine relationships and systems with our consultants. Materials,
utilities, and structural options will be further researched and applied specifically to the design. At the end of Design phase
we anticipate an updated Statement of Probable Construction ,Cost, Project Schedule and a client review meeting with
approval to continue with Construction Document Phase,
Construction Document Phase - approximately 12 weeks
The project will be deveioped into a set of documents that will be used for Bidding Phase to assist [he construction and job-
site performance. The documents generated will be a set of working drawings and a project manual. The working
drawings will include a architectural site plan, selective demolition plans, floor plans, interior elevations, specific exterior
elevations at areas of work, reflected ceiling plans, roof plan, details and schedules. The working drawings will also include
floor plans, reflected ceiling plans and system details for the Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Structural work. The
project manual will include Front End specification sections typical of City of Bozeman projects, product specification
sections and associated schedules for work documented on the working drawing set. We anticipate an updated Statement
of Probable Construction Cost, Project schedule and a client review meeting with approval near the end of Construction
Document Phase. .
Bid Phase - approximately 5 to 8 weeks
We will assist with the public bidding of the project with the comPJeted Construction Documents, The documents will be
reproduced, distributed and made available to contractors from our office. We will provide clarifications, answer bidder
questions, prepare and distribute addenda, conduct a Pre-Bid Walkthrough at the site, attend the Bid Opening and assist in
Bid Evaluation / Selection,
109 North RIJIJ',e Ave. WI
Hozeman, Montana 59715
T[l: 406-585-1112
FAX: 400-08,.,,18
www.commaq.com
Construction Administration Phase - approximately 6 to 8 months
We will provide basic architectural services for the construction phase of the project. This will include a Pre.Construction
Conference, weekly project meetings and site visits, submittal review / processing, pay request approvals / processing,
substantial completion walkthrough / reports, final completion walkthrough / reports, and project close.out activities. In
addition, our engineering consultants will provide 3 scheduled site visits and a final walkthrough site visit / report.
We estimate approximately 14 calendar months to complete the professional design services for the four phases. This
timeframe is based on current office workload. We can begin the Design Phase immediately. Our work will be
scheduled at a pace that is consistent with your ability to review and approve each Phase.
Fee Summary. Renovation
The Statement of Probabl~ Construction Costs for the specific project elements you have requested our design services for
is as follows:
Phase I items + Phase II MEP items + 2nd Floor Infill item = a Total Project Budget of approximately $1,482,233.00
We are proposing a ten percent (10%) fee of the T ota! Project Budget for our Professional Services, which will be completed
on an hourly basis with a noHo.exceed of $148,223.00. This fee includes our engineering consultants for Mechanical,
Plumbing, Electrical and Structural services. We plan to continue with Three Rivers Engineering for the Mechanical/
Plumbing work. We also plan to work with TO & H Engineering for the Structural work. We have received a proposal from
MKK Engineers of Billings for the Electrical work, but have also requested proposals.from two electrical engineers from
Missoula as well before we make a selection.
Fee Summary - Commission Room Addition
The initial estimate for the Commission Room Addition was approximately $200,000.00. This number is variable based on
construction occurring with other phases of work or as a stand alone project and will require future examination.
In reviewing the tasks associated with providing Professional Services stated above in the Design, Construction Document.
and Bid Phases', we anticipate the following breakdown in fees:
Architectural Design Services
Mech/Plumbing Design Services
Electrical Design Services
Structural Desion Services
Total
=$16,000.00.
= $ 2,200.00
= $ 2,000.00
= $ 4,000.00
= $24,200,00
'Construction Administration services will be provided on an hourly basis and performed as requested,
Our hourly rates are as follows:
Architect II
Architect I
Interior Designer
Designer/Drafter
$110.00
$90.00
$65.00
$55.00
Reimbursable costs such as blueprinting, photocopies, photographs, mileage, etc., are in addition to the total fee and will be
billed at a rate of one point one.five times the cost incurred by Comma.Q (15% mark.up). The Owner shall pay all permits
and regulatory fees required for the project.
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Invoices will be submitted monthly and are due and payable upon receipt. A finance (service) charge of 1.50% per month
will be assessed on any unpaid cash balance after deduction of current payments, credits, and allowances that are made
within 10 days of the invoice date. This is an Annual Percentage Rate of 18%. The minimum finance charge is $5.00. An
invoice outstanding for six months or longer will be forwarded to an agency for collection. You agree to reimburse us for
any fees we incur as the result of collection. Including, but not limited to, attorney's fees. These rates are subject to change.
Please give me a call if you have questions or wish to discuss any portion of this proposal. If acceptable, please sign below
and, using your preferred Contract as a basis, we will begin final negotiation of an Agreement for Professional Services.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Ben Lloyd AlA I ArchitecUPresident
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Owner
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