STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 25
12/12/2023
JC
Date: December 12, 2023
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Marissa Diaz, Director – Public Works
Sheila Niebla, Senior Engineer - PW City Engineering
Subject: Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovations (Reference PWCP 24-014)
Recommendations:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with NBBJ, LP, to provide Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Design Services for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovations in the amount of $1,630,180.00 plus a 10% contingency; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Approve an appropriation of $1,793,198.00 from Fund Balance into project string CP11BS046.CONST, GL Account 10149900.8000, for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovations.
Fiscal Impact:
$1,793,198.00 (including 10% contingency); sufficient funds are available in Capital Improvement Budget project string CP11BS046-CONST, GL Account 10149900.8000.
Background:
With the departure of the Lancaster Jethawks, the City has been searching for a new use for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium (Stadium). In partnership with Antelope Valley Soccer, Inc., the City will once again offer an opportunity for the community to unite, this time in support of professional soccer.
The City will be renovating and converting the 4,600-seat baseball stadium into a 5,300-seat soccer stadium for a new United Soccer League (USL) team. Phase 1 will include the following:
•Demolition of batting cages, dugouts, and portions of existing stadium seating; 1 4
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•Installation of modular standing bleachers and loge seats on the west and south wings of the stadium;
•Installation of modular standing bleachers for the east side of the soccer field; •New Supporters Section standing terraces and canopy for the north side of the soccer field; •Conversion of baseball infield to artificial turf soccer pitch; •Access around the field (pedestrian and vehicle);
•LED light upgrades;
•Food truck area, berms, and access;
•Upgrade to landscaping and irrigation.
Under the Agreement for Professional Services, Consultant shall provide Project Management, Research, Construction Documents, and Bidding and Construction Engineering Support for Phase I of this project.
On November 9, 2023, the City issued RFQ&P 811-24 for A&E Design Services. The RFQ&P was listed on the City’s online bidding service (Planet Bids and Public Purchase). On December 5, 2023, the City received a proposal from NBBJ, LP. A selection committee consisting of seven (7) members reviewed and assessed the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). On December 7, 2023, the City received and accepted a proposal from NBBJ, LP.
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Attachment:
Professional Services Agreement