HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-126 Design Services for Chester Byrd Park Ranking Authorizing Negotiations (RFQ 25-014)RESOLUTION NO. 2025-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMMISSION TO RANK THE FOUR FIRMS THAT RESPONDED TO THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) NO. 25-014, ENTITLED “DESIGN SERVICES FOR CHESTER BYRD PARK IMPROVEMENT”, FOR DESIGN SERVICES
RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AT CHESTER BYRD PARK, AND TO
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN WITH THE TOP-RANKED CONSULTANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City was awarded $200,000 in grant funding through the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) with a $200,000 match in August 2023 for Chester Byrd
Park improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Qualifications under RFQ No. 25-014 on May 5,
2025, to contract with a design consultant for Design Services for park improvements Chester Byrd
Park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department received approval for this grant, and the
funding is available and appropriated in the Grant Fund, account number; 103-72-64-572-63-10; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee consisting of the City’s Director of Parks and
Recreation, the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation and the Lead Project Manager of Public
Services met on July 16, 2025, to review and evaluate twelve (12) submittals; and
WHEREAS, responses were opened on June 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. from twelve respondents
and the Evaluation Committee selected the four highest ranked design firms based on their qualifications
as follows:
1. Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. 284 points 2. Walter Zackria Associates, PLLC 282 points 3. R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc. 270 points
4. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 269 points; and
WHEREAS, after an extensive evaluation process which included a review of each firm’s
experience, area of expertise, minority and women certification, and recent/current project workloads,
the Evaluation Committee ranked the top four firms and recommends the highest ranked firm, Calvin,
Giordano & Associates, Inc. for RFQ No. 25-014 be selected for contract negotiations.
2 RESOLUTION #2025-126
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are made
a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission approves the ranking of the respondents and
authorizes the proper City officials to commence contract negotiations with Calvin, Giordano &
Associates.
Section 3. That the funds are available and appropriated in the Grant Fund, in account
number 103-72-64-572-63-10.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on August 26, 2025.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY