Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with A & C Construction, Inc. of Irving, Texas, for Construction of the Wilson Creek Greens Trail Project (PK1827)
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: May 21, 2024
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 Wilson Creek Greens Trail Project (PK1827) for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,130,000.00.
• City staff worked with LJA Engineering, Inc. on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
• Staff, along with LJA Engineering, Inc. support, recommends awarding the construction bid to A & C Construction, Inc. in an amount of $1,069,970.00 along with a $60,030.00 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $1,130,0000.00
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This proposed trail project will connect the existing Wilson Creek trailhead on the north side of Eldorado Parkway to McKinney Greens parkland. This is a critical connection that will provide a continuous pedestrian connection from this park all the way to our parkland near Lake Forest Drive.
• The proposed project will provide connectivity between Towne Lake and the McKinney Greens parkland and include amenities such as:
o Trail improvements
o Bridge crossings
o Trail overlook
o Site furnishings
• The City issued Invitation to Bid 24-22CSP, Construction of Wilson Creek Greens Trail on March 31, 2024.
o Advertised in McKinney Courier Gazette
o Posted on McKinney TV
o 1223 matching eBid Supplier Notifications
o 58 Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Vendors were notified.
• In response to all notices published, nine (9) bids were received on April 25, 2024, from:
o A & C Construction Inc.
o AT Construction
o HQS Construction, LLC
o ALCC, LLC dba Perfect Finish Landscaping
o Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd
o T.F. Harper & Associates, LP
o The Fain Group, Inc
o Dustin M. Wall dba Wall Contractors, LLC
o Waterfalls Construction LLC
• Submissions were evaluated on the following criteria:
o 25 Points - Capability to Perform Work
o 35 Points - Contractor and Subcontractor Qualifications
o 40 Proposal Price
• Upon approval, construction should begin in June 2024 with a 240-day contract schedule.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK1827) is a FY23-24 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds and grant monies.
• Upon approval of this item, $3,683.681.00 will remain in PK1827
• In 2019, this project was awarded a $396,000 matching grant from the Collin County Open Space program.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On May 9, 2024, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board recommended to City Council the award of the construction contract.