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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBER OT JTHE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2004
SUBJECT: CONSIDER AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR LAKE PARKS FACILITIES TO CARTER &
BURGESS
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and staff recommend the City Council consider
approval of a professional services contract with Carter & Burgess for the development
of the business plan and for the design of improvements outlined in the Five -Year
Development Plan for Corps of Engineers leased property at Lake Grapevine. The
amount of the contract is $110,020. The contract is attached for Council review.
Business Plan
Operations and Financial Review $2,250
Market & Pricing Analysis $5,000
Business Plan $7,250
Sub -total $14,500 13%
Construction Document Packaae
Data Gathering & Analysis
$5,880
Schematic Design
$21,100
Design Development
$26,265
Construction Documents
$33,920
Bid Phase Services
$5,855
Reimbursable Expenses
$2,500
Sub -total
$95,510 87%
TOTALS
$110,020 100%
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for professional services provided by Carter & Burgess will come from Certificate
of Obligation Bonds.
October 26, 2004 (2:18PM)
BACKGROUND:
The Grapevine City Council approved 25 -year leases with the Corps of Engineers for
approximately 770 acres of parkland at Lake Grapevine at the September 21, 2004
Council meeting. At the same meeting, the City Council also approved resolutions
approving the Five-year Development Plan and Guiding Principles for the management
of the improvements outlined in the Five -Year Development Plan.
Carter & Burgess was under contract with the City of Grapevine for the revenue -
generating feasibility study relating to the Corps of Engineers property and is currently
under contract to prepare a concept plan of the Silver Lake Campground. Included in
the concept plan are 13 new RV camping sites, five sites for cabins, 10 courtesy docks,
restroom/shower facilities and a small pavilion. All improvements were in the five-year
development plan approved by the City Council.
Included in the professional services contract with Carter & Burgess is the development
of a business plan including a review of the current operations and maintenance and
financial review of revenues and expenses. The business plan will also include a market
and pricing analysis and a survey of camper needs, concerns and development
potential. The business plan will also include pricing strategies.
The construction document package in the professional services contract will include the
schematic design and preparation of construction documents of two restroom/shower
facilities at the campground and one at Meadowmere Park and a restroom at Katie's
Woods. The construction document package will also include civil work for the roads,
camping pads and buildings and the plumbing and electrical work for the camping sites.
City Attorney John Boyle reviewed the proposed contract with Carter & Burgess. The
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the contract with Carter & Burgess at the
October 18, 2004 meeting and recommends approval of the contract.
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October 26, 2004 (2:18PM)
PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS PLAN
AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
FOR LAKE PARKS
AT LAKE GRAPEVINE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
October 14, 2004
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Carter & Burgess, Inc. (C&B) along with Pros Consulting, LLC, Schmidt & Stacy
and Gaylen Howard Laing Architect (GHLA) will provide professional services to
the City of Grapevine (City) for the development of a Business Plan and for the
Design and Construction Documents for the proposed redevelopment of the
Silver Lake Park and Campground at Lake Grapevine. This Scope of Services
has developed from detail discussions over the Preliminary Master Pian and
meetings with City Staff.
The proposed Business Plan will analyze the future operational and financial function,
provide a market and pricing analysis and yield a Business Plan for the Silver Lake
Campground. The Construction Document package will be prepared for the amenities
proposed in the Concept Plan, and will include additional facilities for Katie's Woods and
Meadowmere Park. The elements to be included in the design and preparation of the
construction documents at Silver Lake are: modification to the existing park road,
relocation of some existing RV camp sites, addition of 13 RV camp sites, a new picnic
pavilion, a new eastside restroom/laundry facility, and a new Westside restroom facility,
improved electric service and necessary modifications to the sanitary sewer system.
Katie's Woods will include a new restroom facility and Meadowmere Park will include a
new restroom facility, dump station and necessary modifications to the sanitary sewer
system including a new lift station. The Carter & Burgess team will prepare these plans
for full implementation into the Campgrounds.
11. SCOPE OF SERVICES
BUSINESS PLAN
A. Operations and Financial Review
The Carter & Burgess team will perform a summary review of the current
operations and financial situation based on research and data provided by
the City of Grapevine (no new data will be developed for this phase of
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work). The team will then prepare an executive summary of the findings
with comments on the following areas:
• Evaluation of campground operations and maintenance
• Financial review including revenues and expenses
• Management review of personnel, operation policies and staffing
rules
• Review current capacity levels
• General analysis of the capacity of existing utility services (electrical,
sewer, water)
Market and Pricing Analysis
The Carter & Burgess team will evaluate the local and regional camping
market, including: size of market, competitors, pricing strategies, target
market and promotional packages. The team will also document trends in
the camping industry. In addition, a written survey will be prepared by the
C -B team for the City to use in evaluating campers needs, concerns and
development potential. This survey will be conducted by mailer to the
previous years campground users and by handout to campground users
currently using the facility. The survey will distributed and return
information compiled by City Staff for use by the C -B team. Specific
outcomes will include:
• Assessment of user market size and segmentation
• Documentation of trends in design and operational requirements
• Identification of market position
• Development of pricing strategies
• Review of current marketing strategies and results
Upon completion of the Market and Pricing Analysis, the Team will
conduct a Market Analysis Workshop with City Representatives to gain
consensus and advance the project to the Business Plan Development
Task.
The team will prepare a cost analysis for the proposed infrastructure and
development improvements necessary to implement the proposed master
plan elements.
Business Plan
The Carter & Burgess team will develop a Business Plan with all
components from Tasks A and B. This will include short-term and long-
term development and implementation strategies to incorporate prioritized
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recommendations and performance measures. The components will
consist of the following:
• Development Plan: The team will prepare a summary assessment of
the current proposed facility expansion. The development plan will
also include an operational plan to coincide with the current proposed
master plan development.
• Operational Budget: The Operational Budget will be prepared for
activities included within the development plan and based on
financial data provided by the City.
• Pro -Forma Development: A five-year pro -forma (financial plan) will
be developed that will focus on potential revenues, expenses and
debt service based on development and operational assumptions.
• Preliminary Report: The Preliminary Report will be presented to City
representatives to gain input and consensus for the Final Report.
• Final Report and Presentation: The team will prepare the final report
and make a presentation to City representatives.
Task A Deliverables:
• (5) -printed copies 8.5x11 of the final report; (1) -digital copy of
the final report on a compact disc
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PACKAGE
A. Data Gathering & Analysis
1. Kick-off meeting: C&B team will hold a kick-off meeting to
coordinate the design team and the client. The attendees will
receive a detailed overview of the project's scope, schedule, and
fee, as well as discuss the process to achieve the goals of the City
of Grapevine for this project.
2. Base data collection and formatting: The City shall provide all
available and pertinent information required to establish a base
map for this project. The information shall include, but not be
limited to: Boundary survey for the park sites; topographic surveys
with detail reference information and 1 -foot contours; geotechnical
reports for park sites; construction plans of existing facilities; rights-
of-way; and utility maps. The City shall provide digital files of the
referenced information as available for the C&B team to use in
creating the base files.
3. Site Investigation & Analysis: Consultant and City representatives
will conduct a site visit to observe existing conditions. These
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conditions will be documented through a series of digital
photographs, plan notations and written notes that will further
define design issues relating to the project program.
4. Client Meeting to review information gathered during the Site
Investigation & Analysis.
Task A Deliverables:
• Verification of the Program Elements to be incorporated into
Schematic Design
B. Schematic Design (30% Construction Documents)
1. Schematic Design: Upon verification of the project program, the
consultant team will prepare Schematic Design plans of the site
improvements, utilities and proposed structures. Proposed
Improvements include:
Silver Lake Campground
• Grading issues of park site related to new construction activities
• Upgrade 30 amp electrical service at all RV camp sites to 50
amp service
• Verification of adequate sizing of existing water and sanitary
sewer services (to handle proposed loads)
• Upgrade water to all sites and provide sanitary sewer service to
RV pad sites that can gravity feed into the existing sanitary
sewer system
• Adjustments to the internal park road to accommodate
Conceptual Master Plan layout
• (13) -proposed RV pad sites (60'x15' min)
• (18)-relocated/modified RV pad sites including Host sites
(60'x15' min w/ 12' vertical clearance min and (4) -permanent
covers for Host sites)
• (5) -Rental cabin sites (provide water, sanitary sewer and 100
amp electrical service to each) with sidewalk access to each
• (1) -Large shade pavilion site (dimensions to be determined,
provide concrete slab with footings for structure, water and 50
amp electric service) located on the end of the west peninsula
• Provide (6) -RV site hook-ups (water & 50 amp electric) to the
large shade pavilion parking area
• (7) -primitive campground sites within boundary of proposed
primitive camping area (incl. covered picnic tables w/ metal roof,
fire ring and lantern post, tent sites to be 15'x15' grassed tent
pad)
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(l)-Restroom/Shower Facility at Silver Lake Campground west
side (incl. men's: 2 -urinals & 2 -toilets with 2 -sinks and 2 -
showers; women's: 4 -toilets with 2 -sinks and 2 -showers)
(l)-Restroom/Shower/Laundry Facility at Silver Lake
Campground east side (incl. men's: 2 -urinals & 2 -toilets with 2 -
sinks and 2 -showers; women's: 4 -toilets with 2 -sinks and 2 -
showers; Laundry: 3 -washers & 3 -driers plus room for folding
table and vending machine)
Katie's Wood Park
• (l) -Restroom Facility at Katie's Wood Park (incl. men's: 1 -urinal
& 1 -toilet with 2 -sinks; women's: 2 -toilets with 2 -sinks)
Meadowmere Park
• (l)-Restroom/Shower Facility at Meadowmere Park (incl. men's:
2 -urinals & 2 -toilets with 2 -sinks and 2 -showers; women's: 4 -
toilets with 2 -sinks and 2 -showers)
• Provide new dump station at Meadowmere Park and install a
new lift station for sanitary sewer services
2. Draft Specifications: Team will provide a draft set of Specifications
based on the schematic design of elements listed above and
incorporating City of Grapevine standard specifications as
appropriate and applicable.
Cost Estimate: During development of the Schematic Design the
team will prepare a detailed cost estimate to cover all anticipated
costs associated with construction of the above stated program
elements and based on the assumptions listed in Item 111.
4. Client Meeting: Conduct a client meeting to present and review
Schematic Design plans and cost estimate.
Task B deliverables:
• Schematic Design of program elements (Site work, site utilities
and architectural design)
• Estimate of anticipated construction costs
• 3 -half -sized sets of plans for departmental review
C. Design Development (60% Construction Documents)
Upon receipt of the City review comments, the Consultant will:
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1 Plan Revisions: Revise the design of the program elements listed
above, incorporating departmental review comments and Client
feedback.
2. Revise Specifications.
3. Cost Estimate: Update the cost estimate to reflect changes
identified by the review comments. Identify elements that need to
be listed as additional alternatives for the Construction Documents,
4. Client Meeting: Conduct a Client meeting/review session for
approval of the plan revisions, project specifications and the cost
estimate.
Task C Deliverables:
• Plan set reflecting departmental review comments and design
development
• Printed copy of specifications revised per review comments
• Updated cost estimate
• 3 -half -sized copies of plans and specifications for review
D. Construction Documents (Final Submittals)
The C&B team will produce Construction Documents for the public bid and
construction of the approved program elements. This package will include
the documents listed below and the improvements included will be based
on the sum of the City's approved construction budget.
Items included in the Construction Document Package:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Index of Drawings and General Notes
3. Bid Items Sheet
4. Boundary and Topographic Survey
5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
6. Tree Protection and Mitigation Plan
7. Site Layout Plans
8. Site Grading Plans
9. Site Utility (MEP) Plans
10. Site Construction Details
11. Architectural Plans
12. Specifications
Task D Deliverables:
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• Three (3) full-size sets of Construction Documents (b/w copies
on bond)
• Three (3) complete sets of Project Manual
• One (1) half-size set of the Construction Documents for
reference and review purposes (b/w copies on bond)
• Final Cost Estimate with reference resources provided
• Submittal of the Construction Document Package to TDLR for
TAS review and incorporation of their comments into the
construction documents.
• One (1) full-size set of reproducible mylars and one (1) digital
copy of all documents on Compact Disc.
E. Bid Phase Services
C&B will assist the City in general preparation of the project for public bid
and give analysis of the bids to City Staff to help in the selection of the
general contractor. It is anticipated that one bid will occur within several
months of final construction document completion. These services will
include:
1. Attendance at one Pre -Bid conference
2. Provide responses and clarification, and required addenda to
address Bidder's questions prior and during the bid phase
3. Assist City Staff in review and comparative analysis of qualified
bids
4. Prepare recommendation letter for award of contract
111111. FEE COMPENSATION
The fee for performing the services set forth herein will be as follows:
I. Business Plan $ (14,500.00)
A. Operations and Financial Review $ 2,250,00
B. Market and Pricing Analysis $ 5,000.00
C. Business Plan $ 7,250.00
II. Construction Document Package $ (93,020.00)
A. Data Gathering & Analysis $ 5,880.00
B. Schematic Design $ 21,100.00
C. Design Development $ 26,265.00
D. Construction Documents (Final Submittals) $ 33,920.00
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E. Bid Phase Services $ 5,855.00
Total Basic Services $ (107,520.00)
Reimbursable Expenses (Not to Exceed) $ (2,500.00)
(Reimbursable expenses will be additional to the basic services cost. These expenses
include, but may not be limited to; computer plotting, photography, aerial maps, travel/mileage,
faxes, copying, meals, couriers, postage and deliveries)
TOTAL PROJECT FEE $ (110,020.00)
IV. ASSUMPTIONS & EXCLUSIONS
A. The City has designated a design and construction budget for this package of
park improvements and the business plan described above. Should the
approved construction budget increase or decrease, or the City should
require alternate bid items be included in the construction document package,
C&B and the City staff will re-evaluate this scope of work and determine the
basis of compensation in accordance with revisions to the design services.
B. The City will provide all base financial information relating to the
campgrounds as expeditiously as possible, and as requested to complete the
above stated Business Plan.
C. The City will provide cabins, pavilion structure and floating docks for the
improvements at Silver Lake Campground.
D. The City will provide, as expeditiously as possible, all existing data and base
information, including current topographic surveys and geotechnical
information. All information provided by the City is assumed to be accurate
and complete, unless otherwise indicated by the City. Any information
required to complete this scope of work with the exception of information
required by C&B to provide construction documents and part of the scope of
work that cannot be readily provided by the City will remain the responsibility
of the City. All such information shall be provided to C&B, and the City will
cover any costs associated with acquiring the appropriate information.
E. This scope of services does not include any environmental engineering
services for preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA), Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS), or Cultural Resource Survey.
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F. This scope of services does not include any water regulatory permitting with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, TCEQ, or other water agencies.
G. This scope of services does not include consultant provided geotechnical or
physical surveying services. Pavement design and structures shall be
prepared based on city provided geotechnical information.
H. This scope of services does not include work relating to the adjustment or
relocation of utilities, repairs of street paving, culvert extensions or roadway
lighting. If any of these stated services become necessary through the
development of this project, C&B will seek approval from the City for these
services and provide them in accordance with the included hourly rate
schedule.
I. C&B will attend the meetings and/or presentations as described within this
scope of services. Additional meetings, workshops, or presentations
requested by the City will be considered as additional services as authorized
by the City.
J. Final deliverables for this scope of services will be provided in digital and hard
copy format, color and/or black and white. Drawings will be provided in
AutoCAD, DWF, and PDF format. All plan data will conform to NAD83, State
Plan, North Texas zone.
K. Additional subconsultant or specialists, added to the team, will be authorized
by the City prior to performing any professional services. Compensation for
any such services shall include a 15% mark-up for Carter & Burgess
administration and project management functions.
L. All design improvements shall be located within existing property owned or
leased by the City of Grapevine. Performance of additional deed, title and
property research or survey for un -platted right of ways boundaries and/or
easement areas is not included in this scope of work.
M. All grading will be done to meet the standards set forth by AASHTO and the
requirements set forth by the Texas Accessibility Standards. Final
construction document package will be submitted to TDLR for TAS review
prior to award of contract for construction services.
N. All plans will be provided in AutoCAD and formatted to fit on a 24"x36"
standard sheet size.
Carter & Burgess Hourly Rate Schedule
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4`'
Labor Category
Hourly Rate
(incl profit & o/h)
Project Manager
$120.00 to $135.00
Project Director
$175.00. to $195.00
Senior Design Advisor
$150.00 to $165.00
Senior Architect
$110.00 to $125.00
Architect
$90.00 to $100.00
Architectural Drafter
$75.00 to $85.00
Structural Engineer
$155.00 to 170.00
Civil Engineer
$165.00 to $185.00
LEED Specialist
$110.00 to $125.00
Environmental Specialist
$165.00 to $185.00
Graphic Designer
$100.00 to $110.00
Park Planner
$90.00 to $100.00
Grant Specialist
$90.00 to $100.00
Trails Specialist
$115.00 to $125.00
Landscape Architect
$100.00 to $120.00
Landscape Designer
$65.00 to $80.00
Hydrologist
$110.00 to $120.00
Watershed Specialist
$130.00 to $145.00
Surveyor
$155.00 to $170.00
G.I.S. Specialist
$75.00 to $90.00
CADD Drafter
$55.00 to $70.00
Administrative
$60.00 to $75.00
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