RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) WITH JOHN G. CATALDO ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE FOR THE RENOVATION OF BANDINI LIBRARY AND AUTHORIZING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY TRANSTECH ENGINEERS WHEREAS, in 2017, AB Engineering completed a Facility Condition Assessment Report for Bandini Library which provides a summary of the facility information known at the time of the study, an equipment inventory, evaluation of the visually apparent condition of the property with a forecast of capital expenditures anticipated over the next 10 years; and WHEREAS, in 2022, IDS Architectural Group completed a Concept Design for the Bandini Library as a homework facility for the community; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2023, Property Health, Inc. completed a Haz-Mat Survey Report which provided a summary of hazardous material and mold concerns including quantities, locations, removal, and disposal requirements for the planned pre-structure renovation; and WHEREAS, the City supports renovating the existing Bandini Library and creating a children’s learning center; and WHEREAS, on April 7, 2023, the City issued an RFP to retain a qualified consulting firm for the preparation of plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the complete renovation and upgrade of the Bandini Library with a due date of May 11, 2023; and WHEREAS, Four (4) firms submitted proposals with all meeting the evaluation criteria established in the request for proposal; and WHEREAS, John G. Cataldo Architects proposed his services for a fee of $3.00 in an effort to give back to the community; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with John G. Cataldo Architects to provide engineering services for the preparation of plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for a total amount of $3.00; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council Authorize Transtech Engineers, Inc. to proceed with Project Management at no cost to the City pursuant to their existing on-call agreement for consultant services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
All of the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Approve a Professional Services agreement with John G. Cataldo Architects, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide engineering services for the preparation of plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the Renovation of Bandini Library in the amount of $3.00 attached here in as Exhibit “A” and furthermore, authorize City Manager to execute amendment(s) to the agreement for related and additional professional services should it become necessary.
Authorize Transtech Engineers, Inc. to proceed with Project Management and Coordination Services at no cost to the City pursuant to their existing on-all agreement for on call consultant services.
Appropriate $3.00 in Measure AA Funds to cover the cost of professional services.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 30th day of May 2023.
ATTEST:
_ Hugo A. Argumedo, Mayor
Lena Shumway, City Clerk