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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: December 2, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Zan Fedorak
SUBJECT: Contracts for Architectural, Engineering & Aviation Planning Services.
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Requesting approval for Chairman to sign contracts with Michael
Baker and RS&H for Architectural, Engineering & Aviation Planning Services. (AP 54-14).
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS: The Airports Department requested to solicit firms for
Architectural, Engineering, and Aviation planning services in support of its Capital Maintenance
and Improvement Program. The RFQ was due on August 8, 2014, and three (3) proposals were
received. The Airports Department has requested that two (2) of the responsive firms be
selected. On October 7, 2014, the Board approved for contracts to be negotiated with the two (2)
top ranking firms; Michael Baker & RS&H. Both contracts are complete and are ready for
signature. Staff requests authorization for the Chairman to sign the contracts for Michael Baker
and RS&H.
This support will be required at Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Bob Sikes Airport, and
Destin Airport, which together compromise the County’s airport system. The scope of
professional services includes, but is not limited to: Preparation of plans, specifications,
construction contract documents, cost estimates, and engineers’ reports; architectural services to
design or modify new and existing facilities; assisting in the development of Federal and State
grant applications, grant administration, and closeout documentation. The term of the resulting
contract(s) will be for three (3) years. The County reserves the right to renew the contract(s) for
two (2) additional one-year contract periods.
OPTIONS: Approve/Deny authorization for the Chairman to sign contracts with Michael Baker
and RS&H for Architectural, Engineering & Aviation Planning Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for the Chairman to sign contracts with
Michael Baker and RS&H for Architectural, Engineering & Aviation Planning Services.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
John Hofstad, Interim County Administrator