Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROVING FINDINGS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION, PROJECT NO. P023001 On November 18, 2021, the City advertised a Request for Proposals for design of the Animal Shelter Renovation, Project No. P023001; and The project includes updating the existing facility plus the construction of a new building to improve overall functionality and operations. The project will add a cattery, medical facilities, staff offices, restrooms, animal isolation and rehabilitation areas, and conference room space. Updates to the existing Animal Shelter will include network upgrades, backup generators, uninterrupted power supply, a new industrial freezer, and repurposing existing modular buildings on site; and Swatt Miers Architects received the highest ranking and was determined by the Selection Committee to be the most qualified firm for this project; and Pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070, Council may approve findings which support an exception to the competitive bidding process; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and Swatt Miers Architects, in the amount of $712,809, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Council approves findings pursuant to SMC section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. These findings include:
The City does not have sufficient staff available to design this project.
The scope of the design services requires an engineering firm experienced in animal shelter design.
Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Professional Services Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED May 24, 2022 .
ATTEST: KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton