I. RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Assistant City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Donabedian Hannah Architecture to Provide Architecture Design Services Related to the ADU Cottage Home Program.
II. BACKGROUND:
The City of Coalinga has received a Federal LEAP (Local Early Action Planning) Grant award in the amount of $65,000 for the purpose of developing an accessory dwelling unit program, "Cottage Home Program," that will encourage the development of affordable housing units by reducing the cost of development on property owners and streamlining the review and approval process.
The City of Coalinga is solicited statements of qualifications for architectural services to assist the city in designing a minimum of three sets of plans, that meet current building code standards and include adaptable design features, as well as blend with existing housing design and accommodate a variety of lot configurations. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror. The fee for architectural services will be paid with LEAP funds.
The RFQ was issued on May 3, 2022 and requested SOQ's to be returned no later than June 1, 2022. Unfortunately, the City did not receive any responses and happen to connect with DH Architecture through the City Engineer's office. Staff discussed the project and feel that DH Architecture has the qualifications and expertise to complete the desired work product.
III. DISCUSSION:
The scope of services under this contract is to provide architectural services to assist the city in the development of the City’s (ADU) Cottage Home Program. The following services to be rendered is as follows:
- Design a minimum of three complete sets of plans that are permit ready.
- There shall be a one bedroom/studio, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom plan.
- Two (2) elevations per set of plans.
- Two (2) site/plot plans for each plan set to accommodate alley and/or rear yard configurations with parking delineated.
- Plans shall meet current building code standards and include adaptable design features, as well as blend with existing housing design and accommodate a variety of lot configurations.
- Provide reproducible plan drawings to the City upon project completion.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council can choose not to approve this contract to re-advertise which is not expected to result in additional submissions.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The contract amount is for a total of $56,000.00 based on the payment schedule identified in the contract. |