HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-117-2418_-_Awarding_RFQ_for_Myrtle_Grove_Park_Architectural_Services_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-117-2418
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 24-25-025 CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS MYRTLE GROVE PARK ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES TO WALTERS ZACKRIA ASSOCIATES, PLLC;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WALTERS ZACKRIA
ASSOCIATES, PLLC AND SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS FAIL,
NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND RANKED
FIRM, R.E CHISHOLM ARCHITECTS, INC; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, RFQ No. 24-25-025 City of Miami Gardens Myrtle
Grove Park Architectural Services was solicited via DemandStar, inviting qualified firms
to submit proposals to provide design services to the City of Miami Gardens for Myrtle
Grove Park, and
WHEREAS, responses were provided from the fourteen (14) firms listed below:
• Arquitectonica Studio
• Austin Fox Architecture
• Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
• CPZ Architects, Inc.
• Design2Form
• Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc
• PLUS
• R.E. Chisholm Architects. Inc.
• REG Architects, Inc.
• Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.
• The Tamara Peacock Company Architects
• Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC
• Wannemacher Jensen Architects
• Zyscovich Architects
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2025, a Selection Committee meeting was held, and the
Selection Committee determined that all fourteen (14) firms were responsive and
responsible to the requirements of the RFQ, and
WHEREAS, after preliminary scoring, the Selection Committee shortlisted the top
three (3) ranked firms, Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC, Bermello Ajamil & Partners,
Inc. and R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc. and invited them to make oral presentations before
the Selection Committee, and
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WHEREAS, on August 25, 2025, the Selection Committee heard presentations
from the top three (3) shortlisted firms. After presentations the Selection Committee
completed final scoring, ranked the three (3) firms, and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Evaluation
Committee recommendation for award of RFQ No. 24-25-025 City of Miami Gardens
Myrtle Grove Park Architectural Services to Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC and
authorizes the City Manager to proceed with negotiations and execute a contract with
Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC and should negotiations fail, negotiate and contract
with the second ranked firm R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc., and subsequent firms until an
agreement is reached,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby awards Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-25-025, City of Miami Gardens
Myrtle Grove Park Architectural Services to Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC and
authorizes the City Manager to proceed with negotiations and execute a contract with
Walters Zackria Associates, PLLC and should negotiations fail, negotiate and contract
with the second ranked firm R.E. Chisholm Architects, Inc.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
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Resolution No. 2025-117-2418
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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