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A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”), Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute An Authorization To Proceed With Bermello Ajamil & Partners, LLC To Provide Professional Architectural And Engineering Services Through Their Continuing Services Agreement For The Harrison Street Streetscape Project In An Amount Not To Exceed $229,440.00; Authorizing The CRA Executive Director To Execute All Applicable Agreements And Documents To Implement The Project.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") desires certain beautification improvements to Hollywood Boulevard between N. 21st Avenue and State Road 5 (Young Circle/Federal Highway/US1) and 20th and 19th Avenues between Tyler Street and Harrison Street to enhance the downtown core aesthetics, promote redevelopment and improve the pedestrian experience.
The CRA’s Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape project includes the construction of hardscape, lighting, landscape, irrigation, drainage and roadway improvements within the public right of way of the Downtown District.
On October 4, 2021, the CRA issued Request for Qualifications No. RFQ 4692-21-GJ, to provide professional architectural and engineering services through continuing services agreements for the Downtown and Beach Districts of the CRA.
On March 2, 2022, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution R-CRA-2022-08, authorizing the appropriate CRA officials to execute agreements with the five highest ranked firms, attached as Exhibit “A”.
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, LLC (“Bermello”) was one of the five highest ranked firms and on June 8, 2022, the CRA executed a professional continuing services agreement with Bermello, attached as Exhibit “B”.
The CRA requested Bermello to develop a design concept for the Project, attached as Exhibit “C” and on July 3, 2024, Bermello presented the design concept to the CRA Board. In the months of July and August of 2024, the CRA met with business and property owners along Harrison Street for their input on the concept plan.
The CRA requested a proposal from Bermello for professional architectural and engineering services for the Project utilizing the same terms and conditions of the Hollywood Boulevard Streetscape Project. Services to be accomplish under this proposal will include, but not be limited, to preparation of updated surveys, construction drawings, permitting, construction administration and other related task.
Bermello submitted a proposal in an amount up to $229,440.00, which staff has determined to be fair and reasonable and in accordance with industry standard, attached as Exhibit “D”.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project will be made available in an account to be established by the Finance Department.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jorge Camejo, CRA Executive Director