Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment to the Existing Construction Agreement with North Rock Construction, LLC of Denton, Texas, Related to the Installation of the Splash Pad in the Prestwyck Neighborhood Park Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(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: February 16, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a $112,000.00 contract increase with North Rock Construction, related to the installation of the splash pad at Prestwyck Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* North Rock Construction was approved by City Council as the Construction Contractor for Prestwyck Neighborhood Park on October 6, 2020.
* An allowance of $300,000 for the splash pad was budgeted in the October 6, 2020 agenda item with the intent that the splash pad would be purchased and installed through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative at a discounted price with an initial quote of $286,303 ($111,859 product + $174,444 installation cost).
* Installation was not attainable through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative therefore the Parks Department requested that North Rock Construction provide a proposal for the installation of the splash pad as part of their construction contract. North Rock submitted a proposal to install it themselves for $111,946.05, which provides a savings of $62,497.95 from the initial $174,444 BuyBoard quote.
* This contract amendment will allow North Rock to install the splash pad themselves and avoid the...
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