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ITEM #15 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20,2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., PW DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND REVIEW OF FIRE STATION MODERNIZATION TO THE FIRM OF KWANG COOK AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00. DATE: December 12, 2005 BACKGROUND: Fire Station No. 1 was built in the early 1930's, under the old WPA program. In the past 75 years, equipment has become larger requiring modifications to the building. More importantly, the living quarters were never intended for overnight crews and not for mixed gender accommodations. To adjust the existing facility to meet its current needs upgrades and modernization of the living condition is required. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The Fire Chief and the City Engineer have preliminary proposals for the modernization of the facility. It is essential that we engage an architect that can take these ideas and apply proper space and dimensions including ADA requirements for the proper remodel and modernization work. Although the agreement can be authorized by the City Manager, Kwang Cook & Associates are contracted simultaneously for other capital projects requiring architectural services. The contracts open at this time between the City of Colton and Kwang Cook & Associates total less than $100,000 thus requiring Council action authorizing the award of the attached agreement. As required by Section 3.08.070 (b) of the City's Purchasing Ordinance, the City has performed the non-public informal bidding procedure. Staff requests a professional services agreement not to exceed $25,000 be awarded to Kwang Cook and Associates for the architectural services needed for the Fire Station No. 1 Remodel Project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed public improvement is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c) — Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving no expansion of capacity. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Exact Business Name: Kwang Cook and Associates