Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with A&C Construction, Inc. of Irving, Texas for Construction of the Erwin Park Improvements Project (PK 9143)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.1: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.)
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney.)
(5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives.)
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary change orders with A&C Construction, Inc. of Irving, Texas for the construction of the Erwin Park Improvements (PK 9143) for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,983.
• The proposed improvements to Erwin Park will include the removal of the existing restrooms and pavilions, the construction of underground utilities to new restroom and shower facilities, a maintenance building, new pavilions, an overlook structure, an enhanced park entry, concrete-paved parking lots, road resurfacing, a concrete looped hike and bike trail, and campsite utilities.
• City staff worked with Teague Nall and Perkins, INC on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
• Staff, along with Teague Nall and Perkins, INC support, recommends awarding the construction bid to A&C Construction, Inc. in an amount of $10,088,000.00 along with a $712,983.00 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $10,800,983.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Teague Nall & Perkins, INC recently completed the design of these improvements.
• TNP submitted a response to RFQ No. 25-57 for Professional Landscape Architect Services for Parks CIP Projects. TNP was one of ten firms shortlisted by City Council on December 2, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-12-196.
• On April 15th, 2025, City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-04-059 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Romtec, Inc. to provide structures and accompanying design documents for the restroom buildings, a maintenance building, shower building, and overlook structure to be constructed with the Erwin Park Improvements Project.
• The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (26-62CSP) to solicit responses from qualified contractors for the Construction of the Erwin Park Improvements.
o Advertised in the McKinney Courier and Celina Record
o Posted on McKinney TV
o 619 Matching Supplier Notifications
o 11 HUB Vendors
• Out of 619 supplier notifications, six (6) proposals were received and opened by Procurement Services on May 14th, 2026.
• An evaluation committee comprised of city staff and TNP staff reviewed and ranked the respondents based on the following criteria
o Proposal Price - 40 points
o Offeror’s Narrative Approach - 30 points
o Contractor and Subcontractor Qualifications - 30 points
• The evaluation committee recommends awarding a contract to the highest ranked respondent, A&C Construction, Inc.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK9143) is a FY25-26 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC and parkland dedication funds.
• Upon approval of this item and accompanying materials testing contract, $0 will remain in PK9143.
• An associated Budget Amendment is also for on this meeting agenda for Council’s consideration.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board recommended approval of the resolution at the June 11, 2026 meeting.