Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with JBI Partners, Inc. of Addison, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Improvement of Finch Park.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in Mckinney
(5E: Develop Sustainable Quality of Life Improvements
Within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This resolution authorizes a professional services contract with JBI Partners, Inc., to provide landscape architectural and engineering services related to the improvements of Finch Park in a contract amount of $142,000 and a design budget not to exceed $156,000.
• Scope of Services:
o Planning and Design $98,000
o Field and Geotech Services $41,000
o Reimbursable Expenses $ 3,000
o Contingency $14,000
Total $156,000
• The Finch Park Improvements will include but not be limited to:
o Accessible Concrete Trail Through the Park
o Additional Park Shelter
o Pedestrian Bridges
o Tennis Court Replacement
o Modifications to Existing Storm System
o Miscellaneous Improvements
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• JBI was selected from a list of pre - qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on February 14, 2016.
• JBI has worked with the Parks Department in the past on City hike and bike trails from a private sector capacity.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Finch Park Improvements Project (PK1211) is a FY17-18 Capital Improvements Program Project funded by Bonds, MCDC, and Parkland Dedication funds in an amount of $1,785,971 remaining after this agenda item.
• The Resolution authorizes a professional services contract for landscape architectural and engineering services, including potential changes to the scope of services, with JBI Partners, Inc. for the amount not to exceed $156,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On August 9th 2018, the PROS Advisory Board recommended to City Council that JBI Partners, Inc. be awarded the professional landscape, architectural and engineering services contract for Finch Park Improvements project, for additional park amenities to be added.