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. Irving, TX for Construction of the of the Wattley Park Improvements project (PK1831)
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: October 20th, 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 Wattley Park Improvements project (PK 1831) for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,152,000.
• City staff worked with Dunaway LP. on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
• Staff, along with Dunaway LP. support, recommends awarding the construction bid to A&C Construction, Inc. in an amount of $2,049,500 along with a $102,500 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $2,152,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Dunaway LP completed the design of these improvements in 2023.
• Full renovation of Wattley Park includes walking paths around the park with new pavilions, new play equipment and a new basketball court.
• This project will follow the Wattley Park Stream Bank Stabilization Project (DR2118).
• The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (26-64CSP) to solicit responses from qualified contractors for the Construction of Wattley Park Improvements.
o Advertised in the McKinney Courier Gazette and Celina Record
o Posted on McKinney TV
o 653 matching supplier Notifications
• Out of 653 supplier notifications, sixteen (16) proposals were received and opened by Procurement Services on August 20, 2026
• The proposals were evaluated by staff from Parks Development and Procurement Services based on the following criteria:
o 30 points - Offeror’s Narrative Approach
o 30 points - Contractor and Subcontractor Qualifications
o 40 points - Proposal Price
• The evaluation team is recommending award of a contract to the highest ranked respondent, A&C Construction Inc., for a contract total of $2,049,500 for completion in winter 2027
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK1831) is a FY26-27 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC and 2023 Bond Monies.
• Upon approval of this item, $1,015,587 will remain in PK1831.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
• On October 8th, 2026, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board recommended approval of the resolution at the Oct. 8, 2026, meeting.