Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Design/Build Contract for the Skatepark at Gabe Nesbit Park
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 18, 2010
DEPARTMENT: PROS / Engineering
CONTACT: Lemuel Randolph, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Charlie Bryant, Recreation Superintendent
Patricia L. Jackson, P.E., Facilities Construction Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Dean Construction Inc. in association with SPA Skateparks, Newline Skateparks and LanArc Design to provide design/build services related to the design and construction of the McKinney Skatepark to be located in Gabe Nesbit Park, in the amount not to exceed $1,900,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City of McKinney owns the land within Gabe Nesbit Park where the new Skatepark will be located.
• A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised in November 2010 and seven design/build teams submitted their qualification statements in December 2010.
• The Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) were reviewed and evaluated by a team that included members from the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department and the Engineering department, as well as, a representative from the end user group.
• Dean Construction has successfully constructed multiple park projects for the City of McKinney and the design/build team has successfully designed and constructed multiple Skatepark projects.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Current funding for this contract is available in the Capital Improvements Program in PK1214.
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Dean Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,900,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board recommends the approval of this resolution.