HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-33962RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33962
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
NO.2025.402-DF, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMR) FOR THE
BASS MUSEUM OF ART EXPANSION PROJECT (OFFICE OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS); AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING
CORPORATION, AS THE TOP -RANKED PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE
ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT
WITH STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION,
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE SECOND -RANKED
PROPOSER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE PRECONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, UPON THE CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY
THE ADMINISTRATION; AND FURTHER, REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL
NEGOTIATED GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AMENDMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2025-402-DF for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for
the Bass Museum of Art Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, Request for Qualifications No. 2025-402-DF (the 'RFQ") was released on
July 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre -proposal meeting was held on August 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2025, the City received two (2) proposals from D.
Stephenson Construction, Inc., and State Contracting & Engineering Corporation; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2025, the City Manager via Letter to Commission No. 433 -
2025, appointed an Evaluation Committee consisting of the following individuals: Lissette
Arrogante, Director, Tourism & Cultural Department; Daniel Alzuri, Assistant Director, Facilities &
Fleet Management Department; Silvia Cubina, Director, The Bass Museum of Art; Mohsen
Shaban, Senior Project Manager, Office of Capital Improvement Projects; and Thais Viera, G.O.
Bond Program Director, City Manager's Office; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee convened on November 6, 2025, to review and
score the proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee received 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 Evaluation Committee was instructed to score and rank each proposal
pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee process resulted in the ranking of proposers as
follows: State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, as the top -ranked proposer, and D.
Stephenson Construction, Inc., as the second -ranked proposer; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's
rankings and analysis, the City Manager concurs with the Evaluation Committee and recommends
that the Mayor and City Commission (i) authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with
State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, as the top -ranked proposer, and K those
negotiations are not successful, to enter into negotiations with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.,
as the second -ranked proposer, and (ii) authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an
agreement, which shall include preconstruction services, upon the conclusion of successful
negotiations, with the final guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction services be subject
to prior approval by the City Commission.
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 (RFQ) No. 2025-402-DF, for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the Bass
Museum of Art Expansion Project (Office of Capital Improvement Projects); authorize the
Administration to enter into negotiations with State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, as the
top -ranked proposer; further, if the Administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement
with State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, authorize the Administration to enter into
negotiations with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., as the second -ranked proposer; authorize
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement, which shall include preconstruction
services, upon the conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration; and further,
require that the final negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for construction services
be subject to the prior approval of the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17 day of Df"'Niyve 2025.
STEVEN MEINER, MAYOR
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: 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.2025-402-DF, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
(CMR) FOR THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART EXPANSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH STATE
CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION, AS THE TOP -RANKED
PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE
SECOND -RANKED PROPOSER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE
PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES, UPON THE CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL GUARANTEED MAXIMUM
PRICE (GMP) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION. (OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS)
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
("City Commission") approve the Resolution.
This solicitation is under the Cone of Silence.
The Bass Museum of Art's (the "Bass") buildings and site, located at 2100 Collins Avenue Miami
Beach, FL within Collins Park, represent a unique and cherished resource for the City of Miami
Beach (the "City"). The architecturally distinctive main building, constructed in 1930, was designed
by John S. Collins' grandson, architect Russell T. Pancoast, as a public library. The original
building exhibits an Egyptian -Revival style -featuring cast concrete seabirds at upper comers and
bas-relief panels inset above the front entrances depicting early Miami Beach history and nature.
Pancoast specified that several Baobab trees be shipped from North Africa to complete the
setting. Six of these massive trees survive today on the south side of the Museum. The original
building, along with later wings symmetrically added to each side, is clad in "Keystone" (coral
stone) sourced from the upper Florida Keys.
A modern addition to the gallery building's northwest corner was designed by Japanese architect
Arata Isozaki; however, a recent modification project was designed by New York architect David
Gault, who had been Isozaki's associate on the gallery building. The proposed modification
expands the existing structure into the parking lot to the south (the "Project"). The Project is
bounded by Park Avenue to the west, 22nd Street to the north, 21st Street to the south, and
Collins Park to the east. Therefore, the Administration developed a Request for Qualifications
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(RFQ) 2025-402-DF for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the Bass Museum of Art
expansion project.
The project seeks to enhance the Bass' visitor experience and its ability to serve the public. We
will be adding a new wing to increase versatile spaces for engagement and a state-of-the-art
contemporary gallery for the museum's growing permanent collection. The Bass Museum
Expansion project is a subproject funded under the G.O. Bond Arts and Culture Project Type
"GOBAC-T1" with a total allocated/approved budget of $15.7M of which $6.2M is funded in
Tranche 1, and $9.5M will be funded in Tranche 2.
The site for this proposed Project on the southwest corner of the site was already proposed as
the location for a later phase by Isozaki in the master planning of his original Gallery Building
addition. Fortunately, the loss of a few parking spaces would be inconsequential now that the City
has completed the new parking garage for the cultural campus located on the block north of the
Bass.
The neighborhood surrounding Collins Park has emerged as a cultural campus featuring the
Bass, the Regional Library, the Miami City Ballet headquarters, and the decorative Rotunda
building being redeveloped by the City for cultural uses. The Park serves as the centerpiece for
these assets and is within easy pedestrian range of the City's Convention Center, Lincoln Road
Mall, and multiple hotels. Collins Park and the Bass are protected by the City's historic
preservation ordinance — additions and modifications require approvals from the City of Miami
Beach's Historic Preservation Board.
Therefore, the administration developed an RFQ, to obtain proposals from CMR firms with the
capabilities and experience to provide preconstruction services, and construction phase services
via a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for The Bass Museum of Art Expansion Project (the
"Project").
ANALYSIS
On July 23, 2025, the City Commission authorized the issuance of Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) No. 2025-402-DF, for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the Project. On July 24,
2025, the RFQ was issued. A voluntary pre -proposal conference was held on August 1, 2025, to
provide information to proposers submitting a response. Three (3) addenda were issued, and 92
prospective bidders accessed the advertised solicitation. RFQ responses were due and received
on September 29, 2025. The City received two (2) proposals from D. Stephenson Construction,
Inc., and State Contracting & Engineering Corporation.
On October 9, 2025, the City Manager appointed the Evaluation Committee ("Committee") via
Letter to Commission (LTC) #433-2025. The Committee convened on November 6, 2025, to
consider the proposals received. The Evaluation Committee was comprised of Lissette
Arrogante, Director, Tourism & Cultural Department; Daniel Alzuri, Assistant Director, Facilities &
Fleet Management Department; Silvia Cubiha, Director, The Bass Museum of Art; Mohsen
Shaban, Senior Project Manager, Office of Capital Improvement Projects; and Thais Viera, G.O.
Bond Program Director, City Manager's Office.
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
and below.
• 1st Ranked - State Contracting & Engineering Corporation
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• 2nd Ranked - D. Stephenson Construction, Inc
The Committee resulted in State Contracting & Engineering Corporation as the highest -ranked
proposer. The Committee highlighted, during deliberations, that the historical significance of the
Bass, its current condition, and the integration of the proposed expansion are critical factors in
determining the awarded proposer. While both firms presented strong references and highly
qualified project teams, the Committee found that State Contracting & EngineennC Corporation
distinguished itself through its extensive experience with museums and historic structures. The
Committee also noted that State Contracting & Engineering Corporation has experience in
handling and installing artwork, a crucial component of the scope of work of this Project.
With over 30 years of experience, State Contracting & Engineering Corporation ("SCEC") has
been a trusted partner in bolstering Florida's public infrastructure and development. SCEC offers
construction services across various sectors, including commercial, civil, educational, interior, and
sustainability. Its innovative, insight -driven approach consistently delivers high -quality results.
Strong client relationships and repeated engagements reflect the reliability and excellence it
brings to every project. SCEC has provided CMR services to a number of local South Florida
agencies including City of Oakland Park, Miami -Dade Public Library System, and Miami -Dade
College. All references provided positive feedback.
The Committee also deemed D. Stephenson Construction well -qualified and should be
considered if the negotiations with SCEC are not successful.
Founded in 1992 by Dinah and Dwight Stephenson, D. Stephenson Construction ("DSC) has
consistently delivered complex projects on time and within budget, earning a reputation for
integrity and client -focused service. With expertise in Construction Management, Program
Management, General Contracting, and Design -Build services, DSC has successfully completed
over 160 projects across municipal, educational, healthcare, transportation, and nonprofit sectors.
DSC has provided services to a number of local South Florida agencies and clients, including
Palm Beach County, Broward College, City of Dania Beach, and City of Miramar. All references
provided positive feedback.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Following approval of this item, staff will negotiate pre -construction services fees and contract
terms with the selected firms in order of rank. The final negotiated GMP amendment will require
approval by the Mayor and City Commission. It is not anticipated that grant funding will be utilized
for this project.
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.00v/city-haillcityclerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The below listed amount is available for the funding of the contractual fees, once a contract is
negotiated with the awarded vendor. Additional funds for this capital project shall be appropriated
upon approval of the Arts and Culture G.O. Bond Tranche 2 issuance by the City Commission.
395-6901-061357-26-010-549-00-00-00-22024 1 $835,000.54
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5835 000.54
CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
Resolution authorizing the Administration to enter into negotiations with State Contracting &
Engineering Corporation, as the top -ranked proposer; further, if the Administration is not
successful in negotiating an agreement with State Contracting & Engineering Corporation,
authorizing the Administration to enter into negotiations with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.,
as the second -ranked proposer; and further authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to
execute an agreement, upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration, for pre -
construction phase services only. The Resolution requires that the final negotiated GMP
amendment for the construction services be submitted to the Mayor and City Commission for
approval, at the conclusion of the pre -construction phase.
ADDIICable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes
Yes
Was this Agenda Item initially reauested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Procurement
Sponsor(s) ,
Co-soonsor(s)
Condensed Title
Award RFQ 2025.402-DF, CMR for Bass Museum Expansion Project. CIP/PR
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only
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