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All three proposals were evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Consultant Qualifications 2) Proposed Personnel 3) Project Understanding 4) Staff Capability and 5) Project Controls Capability. After evaluating the three RFPs received, as outlined by the purchasing ordinance Section 3.08.070 (f), staff recommends award of an architectural services agreement for the Teen Center Project to Kwang Cook and Associates, in the amount of $80,000. The proposal received from Kwang Cook and Associates scored higher in the Consultant Qualifications criteria, which placed it above the proposal submitted by Andresen Architects, Inc, which received the second highest score during the evaluation process. The FY 2007/2008 identifies a Teen Center Project with a budget of $250,000 from bond proceeds, however the awarded PAL Grant for the Teen Center Project is not an identified funding. As these funds must be expended this year to retain the granted federal funds staff requests budgeting these funds, in the amount of $246,690, as part of the 2007/2008 Teen Center Project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The available funds, bond proceeds, for this project have been made available in account 450- 0630-6930-3890. Staff requests budgeting the PAL Grant in account 450-0630-6987-3890, to reflect the awarded amount of $246,690. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The California Environmental Quality Act generally provides that environmental review must be completed before an agency takes any action that "commits" it to proceeding with a project. At this time the action taken will only identify the funding sources for the Teen Center Project. As such, this action does not trigger environmental review under CEQA. However, at such time as the City formally approves the Project (i.e. awards a contract for construction), the appropriate CEQA documentation will be completed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution to increase the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $246,690 and award an architectural services agreement to Kwang Cook & Associates, in the amount of $80,000. Attachment: Exhibit A — Letter of Award Resolution Prepared by: Maritza Tapia, Public Works Department REVIEW TEAM ONLY City Attorney:' City Manager: Finance Director: VS I l,I Police Chief: