REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Shannon Buckley, Assistant City Manager
Date:September 9, 2025
Subject:Amendment No. 1 to the Annual On-Call Design Professional Services Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for Design Services Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Design Professional Services Agreement with STK Architecture, Inc. for an additional $50,000 and in a total amount not to exceed $100,000 for design services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Background
On-call contracts allow a City to mobilize maintenance and construction services quickly and easily under pre-negotiated terms and conditions. The City may require design services due to an urgent matter or because the City is unable to develop minor project design improvements and obtain project results promptly. For a City that needs to engage a general or specific construction service, the benefits of having an on-call design contract in place include:
•Wide span technical expertise
•Resource availability and flexibility
•Commitments as needed for services
•Accelerated technical design elements
•Independent and objective assessments and proposals
•Validation of resolution-oriented actions
STK Architecture, Inc. Amendment No.1
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Discussion
The on-call design professional services in the City of Lake Elsinore are an essential resource for rehabilitating City amenities and efficiently developing low-cost construction documentation needed for public bids on minor construction projects. On October 11, 2023, staff solicited proposals for design services and received six proposals, and recommended contracting with STK Architecture Inc.
With Amendment No. 1 to this scope of work, STK Architecture Inc. will continue to perform on an on-call and as-needed basis for municipal design, conceptual programming, and due diligence project research. Projects will be assigned by the City based on many considerations, such as applicable experience and specific qualifications. The City of Lake Elsinore's design needs encompass a range of services, including emergency response, quick response, investigative forensics, site and building information, conceptual design, logistics/operations, maintenance, open space utilization, and storage services.
STK Architecture Inc. will perform a wide variety of on-call design services for minor construction work. All assigned work will be proposed in writing, reviewed, and negotiated by staff and approved before work execution. STK Architecture Inc. has designed several impressive projects in the City, including the following projects: Diamond Stadium seating remodel, Rosetta Canyon Sports Park, Launch Pointe RV Resort, The Neighborhood Community Center, Public Works Administrative Building, and City Hall.
Following the approval of this agenda item and execution of the attached agreement, design services will be immediately available to the City. Staff have reviewed and verified that the contractors have valid licenses. A review of the contractor’s references and General and Auto Liability Insurances, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance will be in place, naming the City as additional insured.
Fiscal Impact
Funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Amendment No. 1
Exhibit A – Proposal
Attachment 2 – Original Agreement
City Manager's Office