09 - Love Civic Center Project WRA Architects-Phase I Conclusions Proposed Amendment to Contract for Phase II Work

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oversight as the list of projects are not complex enough to warrant an Architect representative onsite for inspection and observance. We are also looking to work with WRA Architects, Inc. to assist us with hiring a Contractor -at -Risk. This would be a general contractor hired up front before the work is designed who the Architect and City can consult with. When you design and construct a building from the ground -up (brand new), it is relatively straight forward as you do not have any existing conditions to worry about. But when it comes to a restoration, it is advantageous to work with a contractor up front to help us walk through potential issues during design to help avoid numerous change orders due to unforeseen issues during the project (without knowing what is behind the walls, even the best plans could be wrong, so an experienced contractor can help us avoid these issues). This Contractor -at -Risk would then be tasked with obtaining their own sub- contractors pursuant to Texas Procurement Requirements for Contractor -at -Risk. BUDGET: For their services, WRA Architects will charge a not -to -exceed 8.5% of an estimated $1.1 million construction project. If the project comes in less than $1.1 million, then their fee will be less. This is a typical arrangement with an Architectural firm. OPTIONS: 1. Approve the Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Contract with WRA Architects, Inc. for Phase II services for the Love Civic Center and authorize the City Manager to sign. 2. Request more information to be brought back at a future City Council meeting. 3. Reject the Amendment #1 and advise City Staff as to next steps. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Contract with WRA Architects, Inc. for Phase II services for the Love Civic Center and authorize the City Manager to sign.