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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN CENTER PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to negotiate a contract with Urban Design Kilday Studios, to provide consulting services for the Town Center project.
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EXPLANATION: On March 11, 2019, the Village released RFQ# 201906 seeking qualified firms interested in providing consulting services for the Town Center project. Services include all disciplines necessary to develop the overall master plan for the town center site, including some key details, phasing plan, probable cost of construction by phase, and detail construction design phase services. Additional services include building, pool, and site construction expertise.
This master planning process includes coordination with the adjacent landowners, special interest groups, businesses, and residents of the community.
The master plan includes, but is not limited to:
* General open-space uses,
* Expansion of the amphitheater and methods for creating "for pay " event space,
* The lakeside boardwalk, with uses and consideration of events/activities,
* Exploring food and beverage service options, along the lakeside as well as vendor options, for surface water uses, i.e. canoes and kayaks rentals,
* Surface and structured parking options including parking for a professional office building, Village uses/events within Town Center and possible uses by retailers,
* Retail or commercial uses along Ken Adams Way and Chancellor Drive,
* The options for the inclusion of a performing arts center or civic center within the limits of Town Center,
* Sound/noise mitigation measures from the site, specifically the amphitheater area.
On April 11, 2019, the Village received proposals from four (4) firms interested in providing such services. After evaluating the proposals, on April 22, 2019, the selection committee met and independently scored and ranked each proposer as follows:
1. Urban Design Kilday Studios
2. Che...
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