HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-21 I08 Professional Consulting Services Agreement_Waukee Fire Station No. 91AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services with OPN Architects [Waukee Fire Station
No. 91 Remodel Project]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: As a part of the recently completed Strategic Plan, the City
Council included as a priority the remodeling of the existing Fire Station No. 91 located at 1300 SE
LA Grant Parkway. The existing facility was constructed in 1999 and little has been done to the
building since it was built. The proposed remodeling includes extensive renovation of the existing fire
department side of the building as well as minor remodeling and refreshing of the former police
department side of the building to facilitate offices for other City departments. The remodeling also
includes replacement of a number of the HVAC and electrical systems.
The City previously entered into a contract with OPN Architects in 2023 on a facility assessment and
planning study for Fire Station No. 91.
OPN Architects has prepared a consulting contract for services related to the full design and
construction of the remodeled facility.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: $744,000.00 or approximately
8.5% of the total project cost.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff would recommend approval of the resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Professional Services Agreement
PREPARED BY:Brad Deets, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH OPN
ARCHITECTS INC. [WAUKEE FIRE STATION NO. 91 REMODEL PROJECT]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City has recently completed the new Public Safety Facility (Station No. 92) which
houses the Waukee Police Department and a portion of the Waukee Fire Department; AND,
WHEREAS, the former Public Safety Facility, now known as Fire Station No. 91, located at 1300 SE
LA Grant Parkway was constructed in 1999 and requires an extensive remodel to better serve that
portion of the Fire Department that remains within the building as well as to repurpose the space
previously occupied by the Police Department for other City departments; AND,
WHEREAS, the City engaged OPN Architects, Inc. in 2023 on a facility assessment and planning
study for Fire Station No. 91; AND,
WHEREAS, City staff would recommend entering into a contract with OPN Architects, Inc. for full
architectural services, public bidding and administration for the Fire Station No. 91 remodeling
project;; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services and
finds it satisfactory;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that the
Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with OPN Architects, Inc. [Waukee Fire Station No.
91 Remodel Project] is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 21st day of July, 2025.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair
July 16, 2025
Brad Deets
City Administrator
City of Waukee
230 Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
RE: Waukee Police & Fire Facility Renovation - Professional Service Agreement - OPN
Architects
Brad:
OPN Architects is pleased to provide this proposal for design and engineering services to
renovate the existing police and fire building.
Project Criteria and Scope
Based on the study OPN completed and the associated cost estimate provided by Ryan
Companies, including the city’s selected scope of work defined through that process, OPN is
proposing to provide full design services, including schematic and design development,
construction documents, assistance with bidding and full construction administration
services. OPN and the design team will work with Ryan Companies as the city’s construction
manager (as advisor) who will provide pre-construction services, including cost estimation at
design milestone review points and review of phasing and constructability.
The proposed fees for professional services are based upon the following project criteria and
scope:
Site Location: 1300 SE L.A. Grant Parkway, Waukee, Iowa 50263
Physical characteristics: Existing joint police and fire use around 22,000-25,000 gross square
feet, with single story police areas of the building to be renovated for use by the City of
Waukee’s Community Development Department.
Fire currently occupies 2 levels, with administrative and operational functions on level 1,
including apparatus bays, and residential plus fitness areas on level 2. The facility will be
renovated per the study to modernize all areas of the fire department, including
administrative, bunk, and locker room areas on level 1, creation of an updated dayroom
space on level 2, and updates/improvements to the apparatus bays and doors, while also
repurposing portions of the apparatus bays for fitness and turnout gear areas.
Other areas of the building to be updated include the front entry and shared lobby area , as
well as outdoor areas east of the fire department space. Improvement and repairs are
included for exterior areas of masonry, gutters and downspouts, and site paving.
The majority of mechanical and electrical systems are anticipated to be updated to serve the
new functions and layout. Design services are included for mechanical and electrical design,
fire protection, and low voltage systems to include telecommunications, AV systems, security
and locution.
Project Delivery Method: Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)
Owners Estimated Construction Budget: $7,000,000 - $8,000,000
Other Assumptions: The city does not anticipate including services for an owner’s rep but
plans to facilitate the process internally. OPN has included services to assist with selection
and procurement of FFE for the facility, signage design and coordination, and actively
managing the BIM model during construction administration for a final owner record
model/record drawings. We have also included an allowance for civil services should they be
deemed necessary at the north side of the building. No services are included for energy
modeling or design of systems incorporating renewable energy (such as geothermal systems
or PV, etc.) and no services for LEED or other certification systems are anticipated or included.
Project Schedule
OPN will meet a mutually agreed upon schedule for the delivery of services. Timely receipt of
information and feedback from the Owner and stakeholder groups will be critical in
maintaining project progress and schedule. An outline of general timeframes is offered here
for discussion, but OPN anticipates refining the design and construction schedule with Ryan
Companies and the City.
Council Approval of Contract – Notice to Proceed July 2025
Pre-Design + Schematic Design 10 weeks
Design Development 8 weeks
Construction Documents 12 weeks
Bidding 6 weeks
Construction TBD (starts May 2026)
*Note – early occupancy via a temporary certificate of occupancy will be explored with the construction
manager for renovated areas of the existing police department (north half of the building).
Project Team
OPN Architects, Inc. includes the following consultant team within our Scope of Work:
Architect OPN Architects, Inc.
Danielle C. Hermann, AIA, Principal
MEPT Engineer Morrissey Engineering
George Morrissey, P.E., Principal
Structural Engineer Raker Rhodes Engineering
Erik Raker, P.E., President
Landscape Architect Confluence
Matt Carlile, Principal
Compensation
The professional fee for the scope of services outlined in this proposal will be a lump sum
fixed fee of Seven Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($744,000.00) plus additional
services or reimbursable expenses if necessary.
Design Fee Breakdown per Discipline:
Architecture – OPN $445,000.00
MEP/FP Engineering – Morrissey $140,000.00
Low Voltage/Tech Engineering – Morrissey $30,000.00
Structural Engineering – Raker Rhodes $40,000.00
Landscape Architecture - Confluence $30,000.00
Civil Engineering – allowance $3,500.00
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment – OPN $28,000.00
Signage Design – OPN $11,500.00
CA Model Management/Record Docs – OPN $16,000.00
Total Fee $744,000.00
The project will be invoiced monthly as a percentage of the work completed and
commensurate with the work plan schedule. Any services if required beyond those described
within the Agreement will be reviewed with the client to understand impact to scope of work
or related fees.
Refer to attachment for standard hourly rates.
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the above fee and will be invo iced at 1.1 times
actual cost. Reimbursable expenses include authorized out-of-town travel, courier services,
express mail, plan review fees, reproduction of project documents, photography, out -of-
house digital processing, physical models, meals and mileage at the government standard
rate.
Exclusions and Additional Services – Available Upon Request
Civil Engineering and Surveying and/or Geotechnical Services
Commissioning
Environmental Graphics Design
Sustainable Design Services (energy modeling, renewables design and/or LEED or other
certification services)
Contract Agreement
This Letter of Proposal is intended to document the primary issues concerning our Agreement
Between Owner and Architect. Once details of this proposal are confirmed, we will work with
you to finalize an AIA B132-2019 Agreement between Owner and Architect, Construction
Manager as Advisor Edition similar to what was used for the prior public safety building
project.
I am extremely excited to continue our work with you and the City of Waukee on this project.
Please review this proposal and let me know if you have any questions at all.
Thank you,
Danielle C. Hermann, AIA
Principal, OPN Architects