Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. for the Construction of the Crape Myrtle World Collection Project.
Summary
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
CONTACT: Lemuel Randolph, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The crape myrtle world collection site is a 7-acre site located on the north side of Collin McKinney Parkway east of Alma Road.
• American Landscape Systems, Inc. submitted the lowest bid for the construction of Crape Myrtle World Collection project with a bid of $874,412.
• A total of six bids were submitted and accepted.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc., with Staff support, recommends accepting the bid from American Landscape Systems, Inc. for the construction of the Crape Myrtle World Collection project.
• This project is scheduled for completion in February 2011.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Crape Myrtles World Collection (PK6118) is a FY 07-08 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds, Collin County Open Space Funding Assistance Program, and parkland dedication funds.
• Additional funding is needed to complete the project as planned.
• In a concurrent CIP Amendment, Staff is requesting additional construction funds in the amount of $100,000 to be appropriated from parkland dedication funds.
• Unencumbered project funds currently total $986,500.
• Below is a breakdown showing what the new project budget ($1,086,500) would be if the additional funds of $100,000 is approved.
• Architectural and Engineering Design Fees $ 147,000
• Construction Contract $ 874,412
• Soil Distribution Contract $ 40,000
• Survey $ 3,100
• Geotechnical $ 2,400
• Contingency $ 59,588
Total $1,086,500
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On June 10, 2010, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board recommended approval of the construction contract for the Crape Myrtle World Collection project.