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MPC Feasibility Study –

Professional Services
Solicitation No.: 2022-0450R
April 26, 2022 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Plan Goal:


No. 3 Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
3.1 Improve the visual impression of the community
No. 4 Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through recreational,
cultural and educational environments 1
2 Nov. Council Directive:
9 th

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS


November 9, 2021

Motion made by Representative Salcido, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried
to DIRECT the City Manager or designee to hire a consultant such as ARCHITECTS, URBAN DESIGNERS,
ENGINEERS and to include studies such as an ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS and PROGRAMMING
OPERATIONS; execute all contracts and amendments to develop the following information: PROJECT
CONCEPT; PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY guidelines including PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
SPECIFICATIONS; and FINANCIAL MODEL to include estimate of CAPITAL COSTS AND OPERATING
COSTS which is in compliance with all court rulings and legal decisions to INCORPORATE PRESERVATION
OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS and to PRESERVE HISTORIC CHARACTER and to DIRECT staff to return with
recommendations on how to SAFEGUARD DAMAGED BUILDINGS and options for funding sources in
ways to align with the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
• Nov. 9 – Council Action directs City
to hire consultant for feasibility
study
• Jan. 14 – RFQ issued
• Feb. 8 – 10 Submittals received
• All offerors with local teaming
partners
4 SELECTED CONSULTANT ARCHITECTS, URBAN DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS

TEAM
Site/Program/Urban Design/Master Plan – Gensler
Market/Economic Assessment – CSL/Legends
Architectural/Structural Assessment – Countryman & Co.
Walter P. Moore/Mijares-Mora/Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd.
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SCOPE OF WORK:
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ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
MARKET/ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT FINANCIAL MODEL
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SPECIFICATIONS

• Confirm Goals, Objectives and desired Deliverables


• Review previous pertinent studies & develop detailed
case studies of recently-built arenas:
• Operation models
• seating capacity
• program elements
• project costs & funding sources
• financial performance
• best practices & lessons learned.
• Assess local market conditions for short- and long-term
market potential
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ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
MARKET/ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT FINANCIAL MODEL
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SPECIFICATIONS

• Interview event promoters (i.e. sporting events, concerts,


family shows, trade shows etc.
• Determine interest & program requirements
• Recommend key building program elements
• Seating capacity & configurations
• Hospitality areas
• Merchandise and concessions
• Restrooms, storage & parking
• Develop detailed financial projections
• Based on planned program and historical operations
• Estimate the economic and fiscal impacts anticipated
• Direct/indirect spending, jobs, earnings and tax revenues.
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ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
MARKET/ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT FINANCIAL MODEL
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SPECIFICATIONS

• Develop various funding models


• Develop summary report containing research, analysis,
projections & recommendations
• Identify potential regional markets
• Identify opportunities for reimagining of a one-use
facility into a multi-use site development:
• indoor and outdoor spaces
• Incorporating existing built environment
• Provide input on El Paso’s culture, local conditions and
sense of place.
10 WORK SESSIONS
5 Work Sessions to cover:
• Economic Findings
• Analysis of Potential Program Siting
• Venue requirements/programming
• District development
• Open space options
• Feasibility of buildings
• Community Engagement
• Traffic & transit plan
• Infrastructure framework
• Economic & Branding strategy
ZONING/BUILDING CODE
11 ACCESSIBILITY
PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS
SAFEGUARD DAMAGED BUILDINGS

• Research and document zoning,


building code and accessibility codes
applicable to project and future
proposed development.
• Coordination with respective city
departments on zoning
• Research & coordinate with local utility
companies
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
12 ADAPTIVE RE-USE
INCORPORATE PRESERVATION
OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
PRESERVE HISTORIC CHARACTER

• Distill and analyze previous studies and


current conditions
• Generate design strategies & case studies
specific to existing structures
• Community engagement
• Coordinate with pertinent authorities on
proposed design strategies
• Leverage cultural and historical knowledge
in brand development
• Work collaboratively with creative team to
find feasible adaptive re-use solutions to
enhance project experience
13 COST ESTIMATES CAPITAL COSTS AND OPERATING COSTS
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

• Feasibility cost estimate for each project milestone:


• Schematic Design Phase I
• Design Development Phase II
• Final Design Phase III
14 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Engagement Strategy: combination hybrid
meetings and robust online presence.

• Phase I & II:


• Stakeholder interviews
• Citizen Steering Committee work session
• Community Member Survey and sessions
• Phase III & IV:
• Steering Committee feedback for
validation
• Update to the community
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
& COST:
16 PROJECT SCHEDULE
Notice To Proceed 5/9/2022
Weekly Monday Meetings
Predesign Documents and Reports Phase (Pre-Design) PD 30 days 5/9/2022 6/17/2022
Work Session #1 / Kick-off Session
Community Engagement Meeting/Report #1
Work Session #2
Schematic Design Phase (Preliminary) SD 60 days 6/20/2022 8/19/2022
Work Session #3
Community Engagement Meeting/Report #2
Cost Estimate
Schematic Design Report Submission
Design Development Phase (Pre-Final) DD 90 days 8/22/2022 12/2/2022
Work Session #4
Community Engagement Meeting/Report #3
Cost Estimate
Design Development Report Submission
Final Design Phase FD 30 days 12/5/2022 1/13/2023
Work Session #5
Formal Presentation
Cost Estimate
Final Submissions
17 COST OF SERVICES
Market/Economic Assessment/Project Concept: $393,360
Operations/funding models/partnerships: $287,000
Zoning/Bldg. Code/Accessibility: $ 27,211
Structural/Civil/MEP: $ 23,000
Historic Preservation/Adaptive-Re-use: $ 25,090

Total services: $ 755,661


Expenses: $ 43,000
TOTAL $ 798,661
18 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement


for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso
and Gensler & Associates Inc. For the project known as
Feasibility Study for the Multi-Purpose Performing Arts and
Entertainment Center for an amount not to exceed
$798,661.00.
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QUESTIONS ?

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