HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Commuter Rail StationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 1
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR NEW COMMUTER RAIL STATION
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for a professional architectural services contract with
ARCHITEXAS for the planning of the new Commuter Rail Station and parking garage.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in an amount not to exceed $60,000 in the Train Station account 122-
44540-122-01 for these services.
Tex Rail is set to begin service between Fort Worth and Grapevine in 2018. There will
ultimately be three stations in the City of Grapevine, one of which is on Main Street. This
contract is for initial planning of the new commuter rail station to be located at the northeast
corner of E. Dallas Road and S. Main Street. A parking facility will also be developed on
the property that would provide the required parking spaces. The entire project would
generally include:
• Commuter Rail Station
• Parking garage
• Retail
• Large gathering public plaza
• Community meeting facility and event space
• Bus drop off for commuters
ARCHITEXAS will facilitate the planning process with City Council staff and the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority, as well as work closely with any developers to keep the project
within the scope of the program.
Staff recommends approval.
November 11, 2015 (9:44AM)
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ARCHITEXAS
Ar c h i t e c t u r e, P l a n n i rig a n H is to r c P re s e v a ti o n, I n c
November 5, 2015
From: Craig Melde, Sr. Principal
ARCHITEXAS
1907 Marilla
Dallas, Texas 75201
To: Mr. Bruno Rumbelow, City Manager
City of Grapevine
200 S. Main Street
Grapevine, Texas 76051
Re: Tex -Rail Project
Grapevine Station
Grapevine, Texas
ARCHITEXAS (AT) is pleased to submit this proposal for architectural services related to the initial planning
of the proposed new Commuter Rail Station and parking garage to be located in Grapevine at the northeast
corner of Main Street and Dallas Road. The site consists of approximately 4.5 acres and is in a prominent
location in Grapevine. The location and its development as a well-designed and prominent public building
can serve as a significant contributor to the downtown Grapevine historic district and serve as a gateway to
the district from the south on Main Street. The site is on the historic Cotton Belt Railroad line and adjacent
(just south of) the restored historic Cotton Belt Depot and the Grapevine Heritage Center.
The proposed project will generally include:
1) Commuter Rail Station - to service the planned Tex -Rail Project - Line Segment 3.
2) Community Meeting Facility with Event Space
3) Retail / Public Marketplace
4) Public Plaza - to accommodate large gatherings
5) Parking Garage - 350- 400 cars
6) Bus Drop off for Commuters
The role of AT will be to facilitate the project planning process with the mayor, city council and city staff
leading to a conceptual design for the facility.
The process will include:
Site Analysis -Analyze the site to understand the constraints and opportunities and
explore the circulation and relationship of the building areas and the public spaces to
the commuter rail function and the town;
Research - Review of other similar successful Commuter Rail Stations and similar
Historic train stations to be referenced in the historic design which could include the
on-site visitation of some existing historic train stations;
1907 Marina Dallas, Texas 75201 Tel 214.748.4561 Fax 214.748.4241
Grapevine Station
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Planning Sessions with the Mayor, City Council and City Staff - programming and
design presentations to receive feedback on the proposed design;
Final Program - written and graphic document outlining the project size and function;
Conceptual Design - conceptual site plan, floor plan(s) and initial elevations and other
conceptual drawings to illustrate the project.
Presentations to the City Council, City Staff and Public - When requested
PROJECT TEAM
The following are the AT project team members assigned to the project and their roles
and responsibilities:
Craig Melde, Sr. Principal
John Allender, Principal
Michael Karnowski
Jay Firsching, Associate
Other Consultants Include:
Mike Fraze-Studio Outside
Robin Frye
Principal in Charge/Project Design
Project Design
Project Design Associate
Sr. Preservation Specialist -Research
Project Landscape Architect
Project Illustrator
COMPENSATION
AT proposes to perform the services outlined in the Scope of Services on an hourly basis to a
maximum fee of $65,000.00. (Including consultants)
Hourly Rates
Sr. Principal
$185.00
Principal
175.00
Senior Architect/ Designer
120.00
Architect/Designer
100.00
Historic Preservation Specialist
110.00
Intern Architect/ Designer
75.00
Administrative
50.00
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses necessary to perform the above services will be invoiced in addition to the
fees described above at a rate of 1.1 times the actual expenses. Reimbursable expenses include,
but are not limited to:
• Reproduction
• Plotting of drawings, reproduction of historic drawings
• Mileage @ 0.60 cents/mile
• In-house printing (printing, copying, and plotting, fax)
• Mail and delivery charges
• Other expenses directly associated with delivery of the work
• Travel expenses out of the area in connection with the project
Grapevine Station
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Thank you for allowing ARCHITEXAS the opportunity to submit this proposal. We are ready to begin
immediately.
Sincerely,
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Craig Melde
Sr. Principal
Authorization by:
Bruno Rumbelow, City Manager Date