On July 10, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved an as-needed Consulting Services Agreement with KMD Architects, in the amount of $750,000 which will be terminating on July 10, 2021.
Amendment No. 1 is necessary to provide architectural services and the additional costs associated with the completion of ongoing and new projects.
KMD is familiar with these active projects, and the design and construction of typical building type and health care facilities. Therefore, it is recommended that the contract amendment be awarded at this time.
KMD will continue to provide architectural services, such as programming, design and construction administration. The type, size and location of projects vary. Typical projects may include new construction, building renovations/modernizations, remodeling of an entire building or specific areas within a building, tenant improvements, exterior building restorations, MEP upgrades, structural improvements, code-related improvements and deferred maintenance projects. Projects may also include fire district building projects. Extending this as-needed agreement will save the county money when compared to the time and expense in conducting a consultant selection process on a project-by project basis, and allow the design phase to commence sooner and provide for a shorter project completion schedule.
If Amendment No. 1 is not approved, projects currently in process will be delayed, which will ultimately result in higher project costs.