CONSENT AGENDA

TR14438 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc.; attached hereto as Exhibit “2”, for the design-build of Westside Dog Park Project, located off 108 Terrace, in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-34R for a contract amount of $995,804.62; a contingency in the amount of $99,580.46 will be added to the project account, for a total project budget of $1,095,385.08; authorizing an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

The Parks & Recreation Department Director recommends that the City Commission award RFP # 26-34R to Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc. and approve the agreement between the City of Tamarac and Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc.  for the Design/Build of the Westside Dog Park, at its September 23, 2026 meeting.   

The adopted 2014 Parks Masterplan identified the need for an additional dog park to serve the community surrounding Westside Park.  The City of Tamarac is seeking to engage a qualified proposer for the Design-Build of the Westside Dog Park project off NW 108th Terrace. The project site is approximately 0.55 acres, located within an existing City-owned parcel along NW 108th Terrace, south of the Sanibel Recreation Center & Club House and west of the Devon community. The proposed elements include separate fenced areas for both large and small dogs, 5-foot concrete walking path, water fountain for dogs, pet disposal stations, covered/shaded benches, trash receptacles, landscaping, signage, solar powered lighting, video surveillance, Wi-Fi and other associated elements. This project includes developing cost estimates with product specifications, design plans with details, permitting, and construction in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Contractor shall furnish all design and construction, including labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, manufactured articles, furnishing all transportation and services, including fuel, power, water, essential communications, etc., as necessary to complete the project, along with all engineering, shop drawings, and other documentation necessary to obtain all applicable permits and all bonds, securities, licenses and insurance to complete the project as specified herein and within the Project Design Plans. 

Procurement Review:
The Procurement Division issued RFP 26-34R for Design/Build Westside Dog Park Off NW 108th Ter Project on May 20, 2026.  At the June 29, 2026, RFP closing, two (2) proposals were received and opened in response to the RFP.  An Evaluation Committee meeting was conducted on September 16, 2026.  The Evaluation Committee reviewed the proposals and determined that the proposal submitted by Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc. best meets the needs of the City. Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc. was ranked first as the most responsible and responsive proposer.  

The estimated timeline for Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc.’s completion is five hundred and forty (540) days after issuance of “notice to proceed.”  Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc.’s cost proposal is $995,804.62.

City Commission approval of the RFP award to Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc. in response to RFP # 26-34R; and approval of an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Alexander & Johnson Project Management and Development, Inc. for Design-Build of the Westside Dog Park is necessary to ward the RFP.