Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council for a Professional Services Contract with JBI Partners, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Improvement of Finch Park.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: July 9th, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
* Authorization to enter into a contract with JBI Partners, Inc. (JBI)
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 $149,000 and a design budget not to exceed $160,000.
* Scope of Services:
o Planning and Design $92,000
o Other Related Services $52,000
o Reimbursable Expenses $ 5,000
o Contingency $11,000
Total $160,000
* The Finch Park Improvements will include but not be limited to:
o Hike and Bike Trail Lights
o New Playground Area and Equipment
o Native Planting Areas Throughout The Park
o Improve Existing Bandstand Pavilion
o Modifications to Existing Storm System
o Signature Park Entry Signs
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 h...
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