REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award a Contract for Design and Construction Support Services to SmithGroup, Inc. for the Civic Center Phase 1 Project (F19-083)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a contract in an amount not-to-exceed $16,288,023 to SmithGroup, Inc. of San Francisco for design and construction support services for the Civic Center Project, and for a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,628,802.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Chapter 2.08.060 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, contracts for this type of professional service are awarded pursuant to a competitive negotiation and best value process, in this case conducted through Request for Qualifications F17-067, unless otherwise exempt from the competitive bidding process. Additionally, pursuant to Section 2.08.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services exceeding $100,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is a required informational document under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that describes the environmental effects of the project, identifies ways to minimize the significance of the adverse impacts, responds to comments made during the public comment period, and discusses reasonable alternatives to the project that modify the environmental impacts. Certification means that the EIR was completed in compliance with CEQA, that the agency has reviewed and considered the EIR, and the EIR reflects the agency's independent judgment and analysis.
On September 25, 2018, City Council adopted a resolution to:
a. Certify the EIR;
b. Make the Findings Required by the California Environmental Quality Act;
c. Adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Findings and Mitigations required by the EIR will be incorporated into the design documents.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Sunnyvale Civic Center, loca...
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