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Resolution approving a Third Amendment to an existing consulting services agreement with ELS Architecture + Urban Design for architectural design services for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center project in an amount not to exceed $211,429, increasing the total contract authorization to $4,412,680 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment.
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WHEREAS, on March 9, 2022, the City Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with ELS Architecture + Urban Design of Berkeley, California ("Consultant") to provide architectural design services for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project (pk2310) in an amount not to exceed $2,936,542; and
WHEREAS, Consultant has performed satisfactorily throughout the design and construction of the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project and has provided the services required under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, during construction, the City requested additional professional services beyond the original scope of work to support project delivery and respond to unforeseen project needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement on December 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement on December 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the construction schedule for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project has been extended, with substantial completion and project closeout now anticipated in early 2027, requiring continued architectural services during construction and closeout; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of a Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Consultant in an amount not to exceed $211,429 to provide continued architectural and construction support services through project completion; and
WHEREAS, as part of the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program, the City increased the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project budget by $852,792 through the use of unspent bond sale proceeds from the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field Project (pk2309); and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available within the approved Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project budget of $49,852,792 to fund the Third Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby approves the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with ELS Architecture + Urban Design, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in an amount not to exceed $211,429, for a revised total contract authorization of $4,119,026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Third Amendment in substantially the same form as Exhibit A, and any other documents necessary to implement this Resolution on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizes the Finance Department to establish the Project Budget consistent with the information contained in the staff report.
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