Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with Wall Enterprises of Whitewright, Texas, for the Construction of Ash Woods Park Bridge Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction of Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: February 16, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Through an associated Interlocal Agreement (ILA), the cities of McKinney, Frisco and the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) agreed to a joint project to construct pedestrian walkways and a pedestrian bridge over an existing drainage swale in Ash Woods Park.
* The City's portion of the trail design and development will be shared with the FISD on a 50/50 basis.
* City staff worked with a design firm preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
* The project was bid in a manner that fulfills our legal obligations.
* A total of 7 bids were submitted and accepted.
* Wall Enterprises submitted the lowest bid for the construction of the project for an amount of $156,555.
* This request would allow for a bid award for Walls Enterprises for construction of the Ash Woods Park Bridge project and allow for funds to include the base bid amount of $156,555 plus 10% ($16,000) for construction contingency, for a total of $172,555.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Staff and the PROS Board recommend awarding the bid to Wall Enterprises for the construction of the Ash Woods Park Bridge project.
* If approved, the contract allows for construction to begin in March 2016.
* Construction should be completed before school starts next fall.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The Ash Woods Park Bridge project (PK4368) is a FY15-16 Capital Improvements Project funded by Parkland Dedication Funds and FISD contributions.
* Pr...
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