Title
Professional services agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc. in the amount of $1,317,230 to provide professional design services associated with the new PAWS building project.
Summary
This agenda item requests approval of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $1,317,230 for Quorum Architects, Inc. to provide design and construction phase services associated with FA2704 - New PAWS Animal Shelter. The agreement specifically includes:
Programming and conceptual design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Bidding
Construction Contract Administration
On Site Civil Engineering
Survey
Landscape/Irrigation
AV/Technology
Interior Design
Cost Estimation
TDLR Accessibility REview/Inspection
Direct Expenses (travel, printing, etc.)
The agreement does NOT include:
Off Site Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Furnishing, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) selection and procurement
Extra renderings or videos
Additional cost estimation beyond that listed above
permitting fees
Detailed Audio/visual, access control or security design beyond typical city standards
Storm shelter design
Fast tracking design
Multiple construction packages
Commissioning
Additional studies or permitting other than listed above
The schedule is inclusive of having Design Development Drawings complete and Construction Drawings started in time to provide City Council with a detailed (not final) cost estimate sufficient for considering doing a November 2027 bond election.
Substantial Completion
N/A
Final Completion
N/A
Design Completion
October 2027
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved $1,300,000 for design with the 2027-31 CIP.
Deadline for City Council Action
October 27, 2026
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure X N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X No __ N/A __
Budget Source: General Fund Reserves
Budgeted Amount: $1,300,000
Amount: $1,317,230
1295 Form Required? Yes X No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required X Date Completed: 10/15/2026
Supporting documents attached:
Professional Services Agreement
Scope of Services
Project Schedule
Programming/Conceptual Design - November 2026-January 2027
SDs - February 2027-March 2027
DDs - April 2027-June 2027
CDs - July 2027 - October 2027
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval and execution of the contract.