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DESIGN SERVICES PROPOSAL
WATERLOO PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING
September 7, 2021
Randy Bennett
Public Works Director
City of Waterloo
randy.ben nett(cDwaterloo-ia.org
Randy,
Thanks for reaching out about the Waterloo Public Works Facility Planning. We have made some
assumptions based upon our meeting to get the conversation started.
PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Scope
a. The intent of the study is to test and locate high level future needs for the building and
site. The intent is to allow for planned incremental additions of physical needs to the site
in an approach that doesn't negatively impact future decisions.
b. General notes from our meeting. Scope of work could potentially include the following.
i. Build new hoop building
ii. Locate new brine building next to hoop building with spill containment.
iii. Locate sanitation operations structures on the site.
iv. Locate new vehicle maintenance building.
v. Open storage building for V drop spreaders
vi. Internal storage for refuse containers.
vii. Provide cold storage space with potential overhead protection canopy for
vehicles.
viii. Locate flood pump storage.
ix. Locate new vehicle fueling site.
x. Develop additional staff and visitor parking.
xi. Locate 5,000 gallon storage tank with spill containment.
xii. Locate outside wash bay that is covered but not enclosed.
xiii. There are several existing MEP/control issues that need to be addressed long
term.
xiv. Improve storage/ layout for traffic and building maintenance areas. Add
openings potentially.
xv. Bring flood equipment storage back on site if possible.
xvi. Avoid brownfield contamination areas.
c. Phase 1 project following planning could include hoop building, brine building, fueling
station and site changes at entry. This project would be further defined with budgeting in
the study.
2. Budget
a. There is no budget at this time. This is about planning.
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3. Schedule
a. We understand schedule for this is a little loose at this time. See summary below for an
understanding of how the process might go from our perspective.
b. Contract returned with signature
c. 2 weeks—Your staff gathers information for the study. We will need all original building
drawings (cad file preferred), soil contamination, surveys, etc.
d. 2-3 weeks— Following receipt of information, INVISION to prepare base drawings
e. 1 week- Initial project information and goals review meeting (2-3 hours)
f. 2-3 weeks— INVISION prep for collaborative work session
g. 1 week—Collaborative work session with your staff(3-4 hours)
h. 2-3 weeks— Follow up from meeting and preparation of final summary.
i. Final report. Goal is to complete by the end of the year if we can get information in a
timely manner.
j. We can move faster than this but typically our clients need more time between these
events than we do. If you need to be more aggressive with the schedule, let us know. We
can adapt.
k. Phase 1 project following the study could include hoop building, fueling station and brine
building.
4. Form of Contract
a. This letter will serve as the form of agreement for the study.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROPOSAL
5. Basic Services
a. Design is anticipated to move forward in phases.
i. DATA COLLECTION
1. We understand you have electronic drawing files which will serve as the
basis of our study.
2. You will provide a comprehensive list of needs with approximate sizes
and requirements. We can provide a template.
3. We will need to pay attention to the Brownfield site requirements. You
indicated you have a good sense of this and that an in depth analysis is
not part of the study. We need to understand those limitations. You
indicated you have a plan showing these constraints.
4. Once we have your drawings we will develop a base drawing showing
the existing conditions. This will serve as the basis of the study.
ii. DISCOVERY
1. Organizational kick-off Meeting 1. This is about being on the same page
about where we are going.
2. Project goal and strategy Meeting 2. This is about defining what we want
to achieve and identifying project constraints as well as opportunities.
3. Review known budgeting.
4. We have not included any peer group building tours at this time but this
may be prudent.
5. Review precedent.
6. Review space programming goals.
iii. STRATEGY
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1. Once we have defined the problem we will lead an interactive workshop
as part of Meeting 3 with you and your chosen staff. This is meant to be
hands on to work through the details in your collective heads.
2. We will work through multiple scenarios during this work session asking
you to draw with us a little.
3. Following the work session we will refine the selected option.
4. A follow up Meeting 4 will review the final solution with the group.
5. Assemble final imagery and summarize. Deliverables include a master
plan summary of the process, costs and plan diagrams.
iv. IMPLEMENTATION
1. This phase would include detailed meetings, research, design and
drawings adequate for the project to be built. This is not included as part
of this proposal at this time. We understand projects may come out of the
master plan at a later date.
b. Services would be billed hourly with an estimated not to exceed of$12,000 for the above
work.
6. Consultants
a. We have not included other consultants at this time. Based upon your descriptions, we
will likely need some advice along the way depending on how much detail is desired.
These could include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil or environmental engineering.
We would bill these hourly if needed.
b. We can work with you to add additional members to our team if we work through the
process and find that we need additional expertise. This work would likely be limited if
needed at all and as a result we'd recommend carrying a $5,000 allowance at this time.
c. We will perform cost estimates for the projects but depending up on the scope of the
work it could be useful and more accurate to engage a local contractor for some pricing
potentially. We can discuss the need for this once we get to that point.
7. Reimbursable Expenses
a. We do not anticipate any reimbursable expenses. If found to be necessary by you, we
would bill as a direct reimbursable without markup.
If you have any questions, give me a call at the office (319.433.3813) or cell (319.239.5496). We look
forward to working together again. Thank you for the opportunity.
Best regards,
Brad Leeper, AIA
Architect
9/20/2021
Authorized signature for approval Date
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