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Special Council Meeting 1 of 1 April 9, 2019
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 9 , 2019, 5:00 p.m.
MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. TOPICS
A. Architectural firm interviews for the Plymouth Creek Center project
B. Set future Study Sessions
3. ADJOURN
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is requesting selection of an architectural firm for the Plymouth Creek Center (PCC)
renovation/expansion project following Council interviews with, HGA, BKV Group, and TKDA.
2. BACKGROUND:
On February 12, Council authorized staff to proceed with schematic design and costing of
renovation and expansion of the PCC. Staff solicited Request for Proposals (RFPs) from 21 architect
firms with community/government design experience. An optional pre-submittal meeting was held
at the PCC on February 27; thirteen firms and sub consultants attended.
The City received a total of nine RPFs by March 8, 2019. Staff from Administration, Recreation and
PCC reviewed the RFPs and recommended four proposals for Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission (PRAC) to evaluate on March 21, 2019. Commissioners ranked the four firms, and the
top three were recommended to Council for interviews and final selection.
During the study session on April 9, 2019, the three firms will have 20 minutes for a presentation
and to answer questions from Council. After the last interview, Council will have 30 minutes to
deliberate and select a firm. All of these firms are highly qualified and staff has conducted reference
checks and received favorable comments.
Interview/Presentation Schedule for Architectural Firms
5:00-5:05 p.m. Intro from Staff
5:10-5:30 p.m. HGA
5:40-6:00 p.m. BKV Group
6:10-6:30 p.m. TKDA
6:30-7:00 p.m. Council Discussion & Selection
Staff have asked Eric Blank, Plymouth’s former Parks and Recreation Director of 30+ years, and
current resident, as well as PRAC Chair Tricia DeBleeckere to sit in on the interview process.
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SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 2019
Agenda
Number: 2A
To: Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by: Kari Hemp, Recreation Manager
Reviewed by: Diane Evans, Director of Parks and Recreation
Item: Plymouth Creek Center Architectural Firm Interviews
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A Council Study Session has been scheduled for April 23 from 5-7:00 p.m. to meet with the selected
architectural firm and construction manager to provide direction for the schematic design and cost
estimate.
3.BUDGET IMPACT:
The project will be divided into two phases. The first phase will include schematic design
services and cost estimates. The anticipated amount for Phase 1 will range from $240,000 –
$335,100 based on the selected architect. Phase 2 will include final construction documents
and services through project completion. Phase 2 is projected to be 6-9% of the total project
cost.
4.ATTACHMENTS:
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) INFORMATION
Request For Proposal Emailed ............................................................. February 20, 2019
Optional Pre-Submittal Meeting at Plymouth Creek Center ............... February 27, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Questions regarding RFP due prior to.................................................. March 1, 2019, 12 p.m.
Submittal Deadline ............................................................................... March 8, 2019, 12 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Review .......................................... March 21, 2019, 7 p.m.
Interviews for Selected Consultants with City Council ........................ April 9, 2019, 5-7 p.m. (Tentative)
City Council Input/Design Charrette with selected firm ...................... April 23, 2019, 5-7 p.m. (Tentative)
Schematic Design and Cost Estimates ................................................. TBD
Completed plan specifications and bid documents ............................. TBD
Construction Estimate.......................................................................... August 2020-October 2021
SEND PROPOSALS TO:
Plymouth City Hall - Parks and Recreation
Attn: RFP for Plymouth Creek Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
recreation@plymouthmn.gov
CONTACT INFORMATION
All questions regarding this request for proposal should be submitted in writing by 12:00 p.m., March 1,
2019 and should be directed to:
Kari Hemp – Recreation Manager
Khemp@plymouthmn.gov
763-509-5220
OR
Chris Fleck – Plymouth Creek Center Manager
Cfleck@plymouthmn.gov
763-509-5281
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
The City of Plymouth is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide design services for a new
addition which includes connectivity and renovation of the existing facility. The selected firm will need
to have the ability to work with staff, council, commissions, stakeholders and a construction manager to
take the project through final construction.
In preparing the proposal it may be helpful to review the following documents. These do not necessarily
represent final design of the building but rather a visual of potential spaces for consideration:
2017 Plymouth Creek Center Feasibility Study at: (Click below or copy and paste in browser)
https://www.plymouthmn.gov/home/showdocument?id=18777
2018 Community Engagement Report at: (Click below or copy and paste in browser)
https://www.plymouthmn.gov/home/showdocument?id=19381
The renovation/expansion of the Plymouth Creek Center must provide the community with a sense of
belonging and a place to gather. The added and improved space should flow well and provide
appropriate sized spaces for a multitude of programming and recreational experiences both active and
passive. Some of the potential new amenities may include but are not limited to:
Expanded outdoor activity space
Expanded deck area
Indoor playground
Gymnasium
Suspended walking track
Fitness rooms
Art rooms
Gathering areas
Senior space
Council directed spaces
Some of the potential renovation considerations may include but are not limited to:
Staircase location
Elevator
Kitchen caterer access
Gathering areas
Hardscape and structural deficiencies
Building access
Defined access for fieldhouse
Mechanical systems
Bathrooms
For more information about the Plymouth Creek Center, please visit the project website at:
https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/plymouth-creek-center/plymouth-creek-
center-project
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FACILITY LOCATION
PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER
14800 34TH AVENUE
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
Nationally recognized for its quality of life, Plymouth is located just 12 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
The Plymouth Creek Center (PCC) is situated within Plymouth Creek Park which is located just west of I-
494 and north of CSAH 55 (Olson Memorial Hwy). The PCC is Plymouth’s community center, which
consists of a fieldhouse and the Millennium Garden, one of the most beautiful parks in the community.
HISTORY OF BUILDING
The Plymouth Creek Center opened in 2000. The finished 18,000 sq. ft. space consisted of a lobby area,
offices, a small conference room, two meeting rooms, bathrooms, a catering kitchen, Fireside Room,
and the Plymouth Ballroom. In 2006, the lower level of the PCC was completed bringing the facility to
approximately 30,000 square feet. The lower level space consists of the Black Box Theater, a conference
room, a meeting room and two small music rooms.
The vision and design of the Plymouth Creek Center began in 1997, with the ultimate goal of meeting
the current and future recreation needs of all age groups for the next 15-20 years. Twenty years later,
the PCC is still a well-used community space with over 300,000 annual visitors. Even though the PCC is
valued and well utilized, it is not without its challenges. The size and types of spaces do not meet current
and future needs of a growing community with an appetite for active recreation programs and services.
The PCC reaches many user groups on a yearly basis including Parks and Recreation programming, paid
renters and city users. In 2018, there were nearly 4,000 registered bookings at the activity center,
generating over 11,880 hours in reservations. Parks and Recreation programs contributed to 80% of
those total bookings, whereas paid renters and other city users provided the remaining 20%.
Primary building functions include rental events with catering services, senior groups and programs, and
a host of recreation programs for all age groups, including arts, music, dance, wellness/fitness,
educational classes, and more.
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RFP INFORMATION
The purpose of the RFP and subsequent selection process is to identify and select a qualified
architectural firm with experience renovating and designing community centers.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
The City plans to break this project up into two phases:
Phase 1: Schematic design and costing for review by staff, council and the community.
Phase 2: Final construction documents and services through project completion.
Project components may include, but are not limited to:
Schematic design with plans and cost estimates.
Community engagement initiatives.
Site work, structural, mechanical, electrical, interior design, landscape, etc.
Parking lot expansion (including storm water management).
City/State and other regulatory processes and/or permits.
Final construction plans with associated costs.
Bid management.
Work with city selected Construction Manager to successfully develop a project budget and
financially viable construction plans.
DESIGN
Design principles shall include:
An architectural approach that is consistent with City Council’s expectations and the
established project objectives and priorities.
Input from City Council via Design Charrette on April 23rd (tentative).
Input from stakeholders and residents.
Maximizing the site with the program space and site amenities.
Architecturally appealing.
Design must include components of public art or dedicated space for public art.
A facility with a sense of belonging and a place to gather.
Space should flow well and provide rental and appropriate sized program space for a
multitude of experiences both active and passive.
RFP SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The RFP should be fully self-contained and demonstrate clearly and accurately the capabilities,
knowledge, experience, and capacity of the respondent to meet the requirements of the project.
Respondents are encouraged to utilize methods they consider appropriate in communicating the
required information.
The City of Plymouth reserves the right to reject any or all submittals presented. The City
reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration any submittal that is deemed to be
substantially or materially unresponsive to the request for information. There is no expressed or
implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in the
preparation of submissions for this request. Receipt of Request For Proposals (RFPs) does not
obligate the City to hire an architectural firm.
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Any changes made to the RFP will be made by addendum. The City of Plymouth may, at its
discretion, request additional information or clarification from any or all proposers and to allow
for corrections of errors or omissions.
The Consultant shall be responsible for, and shall act as prime coordinator for all sub-consultant
services, and shall allow sufficient time to review and correct the work of sub-consultants prior to
submission to the City. All meetings that the Consultant is required to attend shall also include
sub-consultants as appropriate.
In order to be considered, all requested information below must be submitted. All material shall be
presented in a succinct manner in the same order as presented in this RFP. The City will not be
responsible for proposals delivered to a person/location other than that specified above.
At a minimum, the following is required:
1. FIRM DESCRIPTION:
Provide an overview/description of your firm.
Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and website address
Length of time in business
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Provide information on professional services that your company will provide as a part of this
process to enhance the end project. (virtual, 3-D, etc.)
3. STAFF:
Identify proposed key project staff by roles and responsibilities specific to this project through
completion. For each person, provide qualifications and experience relevant to this project.
Identify who on your team will be the project lead and who will be present at all meetings.
4. PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Provide documentation for successful design, coordination and construction
administration of a community center facility renovation, addition, or new construction
(including multi-disciplined efforts of civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural
engineers). The projects must be 12,000 square feet minimum and project budget over
$5 million. Please include:
Documentation for a minimum of three, no more than 9 construction projects
that have been completed within the last 10 years.
Client references for each project submitted.
Experience working with Construction Managers.
Knowledge with Minnesota GreenStep Cities initiatives.
5. FEE:
Phase 1: Schematic Design services as outlined in the RFP. This fee must be a flat rate
amount with a not to exceed stipulation.
Phase 2: Final Construction services as outlined in the RFP. This fee/rate (less Phase 1
Schematic Design services) must include a not to exceed stipulation.
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6. MEETINGS
Proposal should include the suggested meetings (public, stakeholders, staff, Council,
Commissions, etc.) for each Phase through project completion.
Consultants must submit ten (10) hard copies & one (1) electronic proposal no later than March 8th at 12
p.m.
Plymouth City Hall - Parks and Recreation
Attn: RFP for Plymouth Creek Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
recreation@plymouthmn.gov
SELECTION PROCESS
This RFP is being distributed to a list of consultants who have expertise in related areas as well as listed
in publications.
RFP’s will be reviewed and evaluated by staff and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members.
The committees will convene and shortlist 3-4 firms for interview by City Council.
The City will select one firm to further develop and complete the project in the best interests of the City.
The City will define a final project scope and budget with the selected firm.
The firm selected for a contract will provide a RFP that is responsible and most advantageous to the City,
as determined by the City in its sole discretion.
Issuance of this RFP does not compel the City to award a contract. The City reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals wholly or in part and to waive any technicalities, informalities, or irregularities in any
proposal at its sole option and discretion. The City reserves the right to request clarification or additional
information. The City reserves the right to award a contract, or to re-solicit proposals, or to temporarily
or permanently abandon the process. The City intends to award a contract to the best overall valued
firm. The City reserves the right to negotiate and further refine the scope of work which may impact the
final contract amounts.
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REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 2019
Agenda
Number: 2B
To: Mayor and Council
Prepared by: Dave Callister, City Manager
Reviewed by:
Item: Set Future Study Sessions
Pending Study Session Topics (at least three Council members have approved the following study
items on the list):
Snow/ice removal policy (suggest June 25 at 5:30 p.m.)
Citizen Survey
Oversight of the watershed districts (financing of projects) – joint meeting with EQC
IOCP Affordable Workforce Housing Tour
Other Council requests for Study Session Topics:
None at this time.
Staff’s requests for Study Sessions:
Budget, Utility Study, and CIP:
August 20 at 5:30 p.m.
August 27 at 5:30 p.m.
September 3 at 5:30 p.m. (if needed)
November 12 at 5:30 p.m. (if needed)
Others:
Cancel July 9 Regular Council meeting
Review social service agency contributions (during budget discussions)
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