City Council

5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SWIFT LEE OFFICE INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR OPERATIONS AIRCRAFT HANGAR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $232,500 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Swift Lee Office Inc., for Professional Architectural and Design Services for the Pasadena Police Department Air Operations Aircraft Hangar in an amount not-to-exceed $232,500, which includes the base contract amount of $202,175 and a contingency of $30,325 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for Professional or Unique Services).