RES 2018-20 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2018-20
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE
DESIGN FEES FOR THE RIVERFRONT PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council in Resolution 2012-21 authorized the City
Administrator to negotiate with the firm of W.R. Toole Engineers for services associated with the
Riverfront Park project, subject to Council's final approval, including programming, site selection,
design and construction; to sign agreements for services; make payments, and to sign all other
documents related thereto;
WHEREAS, W.R. Toole Engineers presented the concept design for the park to
Mayor and City Council at the study session on August 6, 2018;
WHEREAS, W.R. Toole Engineers has presented a design proposal to the City
Administrator for the following services:
Summary Total Cost
Schematic Design Phase $25,600
Design Document Phase $39,800
Construction Document Phase $54,000
Construction Administration Phase $34,600
Permitting& Submittal Fees Cost+ 15%
TOTAL DESIGN FEES $154,000
WHEREAS, funding for these design services shall be from the 2017 B Project Fund;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the proposed design fees and
find that such contract is satisfactory and that it is appropriate and in the best interest of the City that
the City move forward with the execution and entering into of said contract;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
City Administrator is authorized to execute the contract with W.R. Toole Engineers for the Riverfront
Park Project.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 17TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2018.
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna B. Young, City Irk
W R Toole Engineers, Inc.
Engineers * Consultants * Planners
Monday,August 20,2018
Rick Meyer
Director,Parks,Recreation, &Tourism
North Augusta Parks,Recreation &Tourism
PO Box 6400
North Augusta,SC 29861-6400
Subject: North Augusta Riverfront Park&Amphitheater at Riverside Village
Rick:
W. R. Toole Engineers, Inc. (WRTE) is pleased to submit this proposal for professional
services to you for the above referenced project. The following proposal briefly outlines
our scope of services, a time frame for completion, and the cost associated with these
services.
PROJECT NARRATIVE:
The City of North Augusta is developing the North Augusta Greenway Park at Riverside
Village.The park will consist of an amphitheater, Greeneway trail and park adjacent to the
recently completed Augusta Green Jackets baseball stadium near the end of Center Street
at the Savannah River. Based on our previous master planning exercise and subsequent
meetings with you and your staff,we submit our understanding of the project scope in the
following narrative for the components of the project.
A—Village at Riverside Village Amphitheater
A new amphitheater area consisting of a 600+/- seating area with both natural and
armored features.The stage area will incorporate a zero-entry fountain /splash pad for
times when a stage is not needed. Stage structure is assumed at this time to be
portable/temporary and will not be provided as part of the design package. Shade
structures will be included to provide specific formal shaded areas for spectators and
visitors.
1005 Broad Street, Suite 200, Augusta, GA 30901
phone-706.722.4114 * fax- 706.722.6219 * www.wrtoole.com
B-Park Entry Features
Entry feature structures (non-inhabited) are planned for the Center Street entry area and
complimenting entry structures along the Greeneway points which lie east and west of the
park. Entry features will be carefully coordinated with surrounding architectural style.We
expect to incorporate architectural features from historic structures within the city.
C- North Augusta Greeneway
A relocation of a portion of the existing Greenewaytrail will be required for siting of the new
park area,amphitheater and overlook features.Alignment to be determined during design
exercises and will consist of concrete accented with other materials. Trail will include
adjacent lighting and street furniture for visitors. Finally, power will be provided for
concerts,festivals or other events.
PROJECT
Project Team Services:
The following consultant services have been assembled for this project:
• Civil Engineering- Site layout and grading determination, permitting with local &
state agencies
• Architecture - Design of entry feature structures as well as general site detail
elements.
• Structural - Design of proposed structure foundations for the entry feature
structures and shade structures.
• Electrical- Power,communication,lighting and sound for the amphitheater&park.
• Landscape Architecture- Formal planting and surface treatment planning.
• Geotechnical- Subsurface borings and conditions testing to assist project team
with design elements.
Project Phasing:
The project will consist of the following design phases:
• Concept Design (Completed)
• Schematic Design
• Construction Documents
• Bidding Phase
• Construction Administration
Specific descriptions of these phases will be provided in our contract for services.
PROPOSAL QUALIFICATIONS:
We have specifically excluded the following services from this proposal:
• Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit or Nationwide Permit.
• Enhanced environmental studies or permitting involving endangered species,
historic places or similar features.
• NPDES Inspections or Monitoring
• FEMA Permitting - Fee to be determined after Design Development Phase if permit
is ultimately required.Work within the flood plain will normally require some level
of FEMA inclusion, however,that scope is not clear at this time.
• Allowance has been provided for geotechnical study.
• Allowance has been provided for a third-party construction cost estimator.
FEE STRUCTURE:
Fees for professional services were calculated utilizing man-hour estimates and
construction cost forecasts. These fees include all time and expenses to prepare and
submit plans in accordance with the above outlined schedule of services.
Design Fees:
• Schematic Design Phase-$25,600.00
WRTE-$15,000.00
STUDIO 3-$3600.00
ORIGIN-$4,000,00
EDC-$3,000.00
• Design Document Phase-$39,800.00
WRTE-$20,000.00
STUDIO 3-$4,800.00
ORIGIN-$12,000,00
EDC-$3.000.00
• Construction Document Phase-$54,000.00
WRTE-$24,275.00
STUDIO 3-$12,600.00
ORIGIN-$13,125,00
EDC-$4,000.00
• Construction Administration Phase-$34,600.00
WRTE-$25,000.00
STUDIO 3-$3,000.00
ORIGIN-$&600,00
EDC-$2,000.00
• TOTAL DESIGN FEES:$154,000.00
Other Fees:
• Permitting&Submittal Fees- Cost plus 15%
• Third Party Cost Estimator(Allowance) -$8,000.00
• Geotechnical Study(Allowance) -$10,000
COMPLETION OF SERVICES &ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
This proposal is written with a general understanding of the services required for the
project as outlined above. Should additional services not specifically outlined in this
proposal become necessary or requested, we will provide your office a written proposal
outlining the additional services. Additional services will also be required if any of the
above outlined service areas require revision after approval by the owner or owner's
representative.All additional services will be provided for in-writing and approved by the
owner or owner's representative prior to initiating services.
PERMITS
This proposal includes acquisition of the following permits for this project:
• Local Development Permit
• Local Building Permit
• SCDHEC NPDES Permitting Via the City of North Augusta
Time Frame :
W R Toole Engineers places a high level of importance on the project schedule. It is our
desire to work with the design team to generate plans on the most expeditious path
possible.We estimate the following schedule for design and permitting:
• Schematic Design:September 2018
• Design Development: October 2018
• Construction Documents: December 2018
• Permitting - December 2018 to February 2019
(FEMA permitting,unknown at this time,could extend this phase several months)
• Bid Documents: February 2019
The above noted schedule is subject to owner review and other related issues.
W R Toole Engineers appreciates this opportunity to offer our professional services to you
for this project. Should you find this proposal acceptable. we will provide a formal
agreement to your office.
We took forward to working with you on this project.
VeryTruly Yours,
Charles Hall, A , LEED AP- Project Manager
W RToole Engineers, Inc.
rik Ha arluns, 'E -Vice President
W RToole Engineers. Inc.