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held in late February. Over the longer term, PCAF hopes to raise a total of $3-5 million to contribute both to the capital campaign to build the Firehouse Arts Center as well as to support the arts in Pleasanton for years to come. In addition to the efforts of the PCAF, Pleasanton residents Nancy and Gary Harrington have proposed to donate to the Center two 20-30 ft. glass marquees, to be located at the east and west entrances. The glass marquees, whose value is estimated to be in excess of $150,000 when completed, were designed by renowned international glass artist, Martin Donlin. Attached to this report are the renderings of the marquees selected for the Firehouse Arts Center (Attachments 2 and 3). Signage at both east and west entrances of the facility will also be a public art project. Oakland artist Jill Turman was selected by an advisory committee representing the Civic Arts Commission, Pleasanton Downtown Association, and other interested parties. DISCUSSION Construction management -O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. As part of the project design, staff analyzed the process for providing construction management services and determined that professional contract services offer the best alternative for meeting project construction management. This decision is based on a number of factors including a high level of specialty construction and equipment specific to theater projects, a significant number of other city projects requiring City staff resources, extensive demolition, abatement of hazardous materials, historic preservation and the significant financial value of the project that warrants comprehensive and ongoing regular supervision. As a result of this need, on December 4, 2007, staff circulated a request for proposals (RFPs) to provide comprehensive construction management services. A total of seven proposals received were reviewed by a staff committee. Based on this review, staff is recommending O'Connor Construction Management, Inc as the most qualified to provide the required services. O'Connor has significant experience in construction management including experience with historical buildings, sustainable design features, theaters and art galleries. As indicated in the attached agreement, (Attachment 1), O'Connor will provide a full scope of services including: . Abatement of hazardous materials Specialty inspections Budget control . Daily supervision of construction activities . Coordination of regular construction meetings including preparation of agenda and minutes . Coordination of request for information and material submittals Processing change orders (with staff approval) Cost of these services in based on time and material bases for an amount not to exceed $472,660. Page 3 of 5