Request for Proposal (RFP)

On October 30, 2015, a Request for Proposals was issued to selected architectural firms that specialize in law enforcement and architectural design to prepare construction drawings for a new Police Station.  A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on November 12, 2015.  On December 2, 2015 five architectural firms submitted responses to the Request for Proposals.  The architectural firms were required to respond to their ability and approach to the project and specifically address the detailed scope of work.  The firms were also required to provide background information on similar projects, their firm history, approach to the project and caliber of the principals of their firm who would be engaged in the Arlington Heights Police Station project.  The five firms who responded to the RFP are:

• Alexander & Associates Ltd.  
• Dewberry Architects, Inc.       
• Legat Architects                      
• FGM Architects                       
• Williams Architects                  

Recommended Architectural Firm

The Police Station Committee unanimously recommends Legat Architects in the amount of $1,652,630.  Legat Architects has over 50 years serving public sector clients.  Legat Architects have completed projects throughout the Chicago Metro area and have teamed with McClaren Wilson Lawrie an architectural firm specializing in Police Station and Public Safety facilities throughout the country. 

Fees/Budget

The current FY 2016 budget includes $1,000,000 for a portion of the Police Station architect fees and $2,000,000 total over 4 years.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Village Board approve entering into a contract with Legat Architects and authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract with Legat Architects, in the amount of $1,652,630, to be funded from account #431-9013-571-20-05 BL16-01.