Resolution 2019-30913 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30913
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER, RELATING TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO.
2019-208-ND, FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES FOR A NEW FIRE STATION NUMBER 1 FACILITY;
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., AS THE TOP RANKED
PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH WANNEMACHER JENSEN
ARCHITECTS, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP, AS THE SECOND
RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT
SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECTS
DESIGN GROUP, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE GALANTE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO, INC., AS
THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UPON
CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE
ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance of
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2019-208-ND for Architectural and Engineering Design
Services for A New Fire Station Number 1 Facility; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2019, the RFQ 2019-208-ND for Architectural and Engineering
Design Services for A New Fire Station Number 1 Facility (the "RFQ")was issued; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre-proposal meeting was held on May 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2019, the City received a total of 11 proposals; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2019, Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. notified the City of the
withdrawal of its proposal submission and the firm was therefore not further evaluated; and
WHEREAS, the Committee convened on July 12, 2019 to review and score the
remaining proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative
to the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general information
on the scope of services and a copy of each proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to
the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as follows:
Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., as the top ranked proposer; Architects Design Group, as
the second ranked proposer; The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc., as the third ranked
proposer; Brooks + Scarpa Architects, Inc., as the fourth ranked proposer; AecomTechnical
Services, Inc., as the fifth ranked proposer; M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., as the sixth ranked
proposers; Seitz Michelson Architects, Inc., as the seventh ranked proposers; Alleguez
Architecture, Inc., as the eighth ranked proposer; Chisholm Architects, Inc., as the ninth ranked
proposer; CPH, Inc., as the tenth ranked proposer; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's
rankings and commentary, the City Manager concurs with the Evaluation Committee and
recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Administration to enter into
negotiations with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., the top ranked proposer; further, if the
Administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with Wannemacher Jensen
Architects, Inc., authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Architects Design
Group, as the second ranked proposer; further, if the Administration is not successful in
negotiating an agreement with Architects Design Group, authorize the Administration to enter
into negotiations with the Galante Architecture Studio, Inc., as the third ranked proposer; and
further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement upon conclusion of
successful negotiations by the Administration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Request For
Qualifications No. 2019-208-ND, for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for A New
Fire Station Number 1 Facility; authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with
Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., as the top ranked proposer; further, if the Administration
is not successful in negotiating an agreement with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc.,
authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Architects Design Group, as the
second ranked proposer; further, if the Administration is not successful in negotiating an
agreement with Architects Design Group, authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations
with the Galante Architecture Studio, Inc., as the third ranked proposer; and further authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations
by the Administration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3/ day of ✓"1/ 2019.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 31, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER, TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2019-208-ND, FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NEW
FIRE STATION NUMBER 1 FACILITY; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH
WANNEMACHER JENSEN ARCHITECTS, INC., AS THE TOP RANKED
PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL
IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH WANNEMACHER JENSEN
ARCHITECTS, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER
INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP, AS THE
SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS
NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH
ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP,AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE GALANTE ARCHITECTURE
STUDIO, INC., AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY
THE ADMINISTRATION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution accepting the City Manager's recommendation.
ANALYSIS •
On May 8, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance of Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 2019-208-ND for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for A
New Fire Station Number 1 Facility. Responses were due and received on June 24, 2019. The
City received proposals from the following eleven (11)firms:
•Aecom Technical Services, Inc.
•Alleguez Architecture, Inc.
•Architects Design Group
• Brooks + Scarpa Architects, Inc.
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• R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc.
• CPH, Inc.
• M.C. Harry&Associates, Inc.
• Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.
• The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc.
• Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc.
• Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc.
On July 9, 2019, Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. notified the City of their withdrawal of their
proposal submission, therefore received no further consideration.
The Evaluation Committee appointed by the City Manager convened on July 12, 2019 to
consider proposals received. The Committee was comprised of Sabrina Baglieri, Senior
Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital Improvement Projects, City of Miami Beach;
Francisco Garcia, Senior Facilities Capital Projects Coordinator, Property Management
Department, City of Miami Beach; Jorge Linares, Fire Division Chief, Fire Prevention Division,
City of Miami Beach; Colette Satchel!, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital
Improvement Projects, City of Miami Beach; and Thais Vieira, Senior Capital Projects
Coordinator, Office of the City Manager, City of Miami Beach.
The Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative to the City's Cone
of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law. The Committee was also provided
with general information on the scope of services and a copy of each proposal. The Committee
was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in
the RFQ. The evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as indicated in
Attachment A, in the following order:
1st—Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc.
2nd —Architects Design Group
3rd —The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc.
4th— Brooks + Scarpa Architects, Inc.
5th—Aecom Technical Services, Inc.
6th— M.C. Harry&Associates, Inc.
7th— Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.
8th—Alleguez Architecture, Inc.
9th— Chisholm Architects, Inc.
10th— CPH, Inc.
A brief description of the top ranked proposers, as provided in their response to the RFQ,
follows.
Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc.
Founded in St. Petersburg Florida in 1992, Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA) is an
interdisciplinary architecture firm that designs and creates engaging spaces for working, living,
learning and playing. The firm has a broad range of experience across an array of projects types
and disciplines for private, municipal, and non-profit clients. WJA's capabilities expand beyond
architecture to include comprehensive master planning, interior design and design-build
construction. Throughout their years in business, the firm has completed over 250 public
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projects for more than 25 different municipalities throughout the State of Florida on various
project types including Fire & Police Stations, City Halls, Recreation Centers and Parks, and
Government Offices and Service Centers.
WJA has earned a reputation for innovative recreation design. The firm's work has received
numerous industry design awards and has been recognized in various international publications
for innovative recreation design.
Architects Design Group
Established in 1971, Architects Design Group (ADG) is a full service architectural and planning
firm. Since then, ADG has grown to a national firm providing programming, master planning,
design, and construction administration services for over 350 Governmental agencies across
the United States.
ADG has primary areas of expertise include providing programming, master planning, design,
and construction administration services for fire-rescue, 911 call center, and public safety
facilities.ADG's projects reflect current knowledge of facility programming, design, and ability to
focus collective talents toward innovative applications. Over the past 48 years, ADG has
received many honors and awards for design excellence including AIA Orlando Firm of the Year
and AIA Florida Firm of the Year. Additionally, ADG has won AIA, design, and technology
awards for over 75 of our municipal projects, including the Naples, FL Fire Administration and
Station No. 1.
The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc.
The Galante Architecture Studio, Inc. (TGAS) was established in 1997, and is a professional
design studio offering services in architecture, urban planning, and design. TGAS has had long
term experience as Fire Station Specialists with a proven track record of delivering Fire Station
projects under budget.
TGAS has won International Design Awards for their projects (German Design Award 2019) as
well as NYC's Design &Construction Excellence Award. In addition, TGAS speaks at two
national fire stations conferences, thus staying up to date on latest technology and trends in fire
station designs. TGAS writes and has been interviewed for a number of fire station publications.
CONCLUSION
After reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's rankings and
commentary, I concur with the Evaluation Committee and find Wannemacher Jensen Architects,
Inc. to be the best qualified firm for the project. Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc. has
completed an extensive list of fire stations that, in addition to being functional, express a bold
design vision. In fact, the firm has completed over 20 fire rescue projects that included planning
and site selection, which are key elements of the City's engagement for this project. The team
includes a number of sub-consultants that have worked well with the City in the past and are
familiar with some of the challenges facing the City and this project.
Therefore, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve the resolution authorizing
the Administration to enter into negotiations with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., as the
top ranked proposer; further, if the administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement
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with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., authorizing the administration to enter into
negotiations with Architects Design Group, as the second ranked proposer; further, if the
administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with Architects Design Group,
authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with the Galante Architecture Studio, Inc.,
as the third ranked proposer; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Build And Maintain Priority Infrastructure With Full Accountability
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The costs of the related services are subject to funds availability approved through the City's
budgeting process. Grant funding will not be utilized for this project.
Legislative Tracking
Office of Capital Improvement Projects/Procurement
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Attachment A: Evaluation Committee Ranking
❑ Resolution
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Aecom Technical Services,Inc. 93 0 93 7 95 0 95 7 100 0 100 4 91 0 91 3 96 0 96 5 26 5
Allequez Architecture,Inc. 92 5 97 5 90 5 95 7 80 5 85 8 69 5 749 75 5 80 9 38 8
Architects Design Group 95 5 100 4 96 5 101 3 100 5 105 1 86 5 91 3 100 5 105 1 12 2
Brooks+Scarpa Architects,Inc. 97 5 102 2 94 5 99 5 93 5 98 6 89 5 94 2 95 5 100 3 18 4
Chisholm Architects,Inc. 80 5 85 9 92 5 97 _ 6 77 5 82 10 74 5 79 8 83 5 88 7 40 9
CPH,Inc. 80 5 85 9 76 5 81 10 79 5 84 9 67 5 72 10 75 5 80 9 47 10
M.C.Harry&Associates,Inc. 88 3 91 8 98 3 101 3 96 3 99 5 87 3 90 5 92 3 95 6 27 6
Saltz Michelson Architects,Inc. 96 5 101 3 90 5 95 7 92 5 97 7 83 5 88 7 83 5 88 7 31 7
The Galante Architecture Studio,Inc. 90 5 95 6 100 5 105 1 100 5 105 1 85 - 5 90 5 95 5 100 3 16 3 •
Wannemacher Jensen Architects,Inc, 98 5 103 1 99 5 104 2 98 5 103 3 94 5 99 1 96 5 101 2 9 1
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