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MOTION TO APPROVE A WORK ORDER AUTHORIZATION WITH SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT REC02 - MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,744.70
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On December 4, 2024, the City Commission adopted the Strategic Plan titled “We Love Pembroke Pines: A Blueprint for a Brighter Future.” The Strategic Plan identified investments in parks, public spaces, and civic gathering areas intended to improve accessibility, aesthetics, recreation opportunities, and overall quality of life throughout the City.
2. On October 15, 2025, the City Commission approved funding for Year One Strategic Plan Recreation Projects, which included $400,000 for the design phase of Memorial Park Improvements. This funding is intended to support the design phase only, with construction to be considered at a future date.
3. On January 21, 2026, the City Commission approved continuing contracts under RFQ #PSPW-23-20 for CCNA professional services, establishing a pool of pre-qualified consultants across multiple disciplines. In accordance with these agreements, staff selected Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. from the pre-qualified firms under Trade F - General Architectural Services based on the firm’s qualifications, experience with similar municipal projects, and ability to assemble a multidisciplinary design team to support the project.
4. Staff conducted a scoping meeting with Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. on March 4, 2026, to review the project objectives, evaluate existing park conditions, and establish priorities for the proposed improvements. Based on the scoping effort, the consultant prepared a proposal to provide architectural, civil engineering, landscape architectural, structural engineering, electrical engineering, and geotechnical services necessary to complete the project design, permitting support, and procur...
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