he selected Architect will be invited to engage in a contractual partnership with the City of Lake Oswego, tasked with providing programming and conceptual design services for the development of a new South Shore Fire Station 212. The services in this RFP will be considered Phase 1, it will conclude on December 2, 2025, and include programming and conceptual design efforts. Phase 2 will be entered into following the successful passage of a general obligation bond in May 2026 and conclude at the final closeout of the project, to include remaining design phases, pre-construction, construction administration, and closeout. Phase 1 will be completed on a time and materials, not-to-exceed basis while Phase 2 will be completed on a fixed fee basis. The current fire station, situated at 1880 South Shore Blvd, Lake Oswego, OR will be demolished and the site will be used for construction of a new station. This architectural services contract presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of Lake Oswego Fire's South Shore Fire Station 212, supporting their mission to provide exceptional emergency services to the community. The proposed new station will have an estimated square footage of 14,000SF and include: 3.5 apparatus bays, negatively pressured decontamination rooms and PPE storage, shop for maintaining tools and equipment, a 30-40 occupant community and training room, 8 bunks, and crew support spaces such as shower rooms, kitchen, day room, and physical training room. Please refer to EXHIBIT D for additional programming information collected in the “South Shore Fire Station Recommendation Report”. The Architect will be expected to work seamlessly with the Owner, Owner’s Representative, and the CM/GC selected at the onset of Conceptual Design. The Architect will play a crucial role in shaping the future of South Shore Fire’s living quarters and apparatus bays, emphasizing functionality, health and wellbeing, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. The design of the proposed new station should integrate robust features for the mitigation of carcinogens and hazardous materials, thereby safeguarding the long-term health of personnel. The envisioned project scope shall be performed based on the following general expectations for the Project: a. Lake Oswego Fire envisions the construction of a new fire station on the existing station site, creating a modern and efficient facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in late August 2027. b. Phase 1 services will conclude at the end of conceptual design. Following a successful bond effort, City of Lake Oswego will amend the Architect contract to commence Schematic Design, and the proceeding design phases, including construction administration through construction closeout. c. Conducting comparison analysis of plan iterations requested by Owner, currently that entails but is not limited to, deciding between a single or 2-story building. d. The design should cater to the specific needs and functionalities required for optimal operational efficiency, as outlined in EXHIBIT D and Owner requests. e. City of Lake Oswego has engaged Otak CPM to provide Owner Representative Project Management services. The selected architectural firm is expected to collaborate seamlessly with Otak CPM, ensuring a cohesive and well-coordinated approach throughout the design and implementation phases of the project. f. City of Lake Oswego intends on completing the delivery method exemption process for CM/GC services. The CM/GC will be brought on during conceptual design to assist with cost estimation services.
