C-101381 On-Call Design Review Services

The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to First Forty Feet LLC for on-call design review services. The contract is for a period of 5 years, from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2028. The contractor will provide urban design, placemaking, and architectural design services to support the City with real estate development projects. The contract includes a payment rate sheet with hourly rates for different staff members. The contractor is required to obtain and maintain liability insurance, and to comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Some key points about this contract include: • The contract is for on-call design review services to support the City with urban design, placemaking, and architectural design of real estate development projects. • The contractor will serve as an advisor to the City, working with City staff on an as-needed basis to assess and evaluate design and provide design recommendations. • The contract includes a payment rate sheet with hourly rates for different staff members, ranging from $110 to $185 per hour. • The contractor is required to obtain and maintain liability insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. • The contract requires the contractor to comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Washington Public Records Act and the City's business license requirements.