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 has worked with the Parks Department in the past on City hike and bike trails from a private sector capacity. JBI also designed phase IV of Finch Park, which includes hike and bike trail, new sport courts, pavilions, pedestrian bridges, and new site furnishings.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Finch Park Renovation Project (PK 2039) is a FY20-21 Capital Improvements Program funded by bonds and MCDC, in an amount of $165,000.
• This agenda item is for design only, and additional construction monies are being designated as part of the FY20 - 21 Capital Improvements Program.
• The Resolution authorizes a professional services contract for landscape architectural and engineering services, and any necessary supplemental agreements with JBI Partners, Inc. for the amount not to exceed $160,000.
• Upon approval of this item, $5,000 will remain in PK 2039.