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Rowlett authorizes up to $4.36 million for design of new municipal complex with Hofer Welker
Summary
Council approved a design services contract with Hofer Welker for a municipal complex at Herfford Park, authorizing a base fee of $3.74 million plus possible supplemental fees and a 10% contingency for a total authorization up to $4,364,000.
The Rowlett City Council authorized the city manager July 16 to execute a service contract with Hofer Welker for design work on a municipal complex that will include City Hall, public safety administration and an animal shelter at Herfford Park. Assistant City Manager Christoph Bauer summarized a qualifications‑based selection process (11 firms reduced to three finalists) and noted the design team includes specialty partners for animal shelters, police administration and AV/security.
Hofer Welker’s initial proposed fee is $3,740,000. Staff requested authorization for a supplemental fee of up to $250,000 if the budget increases toward $60,000,000 and included a 10% design contingency ($374,000), yielding a total authorization of up to $4,364,000. Staff said additional design‑related costs above $50,000 will return to council for approval. Council discussed selection steps and next phases; the motion to approve carried unanimously.
Next steps include issuing notice to proceed, beginning pre‑design to refine program scope and moving forward with a construction manager selection process expected to return to council in September.
