Agenda Item Wording:
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Civic Center phase 3 scope of work - Receive a presentation discussing the scope of work and amenities to be included in phase 3 of the Visalia civic center project, approve one of the options listed in this report, award a sole source design contract to Darden Architects in the amount of $5,720,609, and appropriate $5,721,000 from the Civic Center Reserve Fund. This item is scheduled for the Work Session; if not completed, it may be continued during the Regular Session portion of this meeting.
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Agenda Date: 06/01/2026
Prepared by:
Mike Porter, Civil Engineer, Mike.porter@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4412
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.crawford@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends moving forward with design option 1 for the civic center phase 3 project, including the optional training facility, caf?, fourth floor and health clinic, and awarding a sole source design contract to Darden Architects in the amount of $5,720,609 and appropriate $5,721,000 from the Civic Center Reserve Fund.
Summary:
Staff requested Darden Architects to provide a design fee proposal and construction cost estimate for phase 3 of the Visalia civic center project. Staff is recommending that Council award a sole source design contract to Darden as the architectural and engineering consultant (A/E) for phase 3 based on their previous experience designing phases 1 & 2. The estimate included the base cost for an approximately 54,000 SF, 3-story office building, and optional costs for amenities including a police department (PD) training facility, caf? & patio space, health clinic, and the addition of a fourth floor for future growth space. These options were discussed and recommended for consideration by the staff involved in the civic center planning committee. It is anticipated that the plans, specifications and estimat...
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