Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for Materials Testing Services for the Construction of the McKinney Soccer Complex Renovation Project and Authorizing Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements  
 
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 parkland)
                     (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:                     March 4, 2025
 
DEPARTMENT:                     Parks and Recreation
 
CONTACT:                     Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
                     
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:                     
•                     Approval of the Resolution.
 
ITEM SUMMARY:  
•                     This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $422,420, as well as all required supplemental agreements thereto, with Alliance Geotechnical Group for geotechnical and materials testing services for the construction of the McKinney Soccer Complex Renovation Project (PK1906), for a total contract amount, inclusive of any supplemental agreements, not to exceed $450,000.  
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
•                     A concurrent item is included on the Council Agenda recommending award of a construction contract for the McKinney Soccer Complex Renovation Project.
•                     Materials testing services will be required on the project to ensure construction materials used by the contractor meet or exceed City requirements.  
•                     Alliance Geotechnical Group submitted a response to 24-13RFQ for On-call Miscellaneous Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services. Alliance was one of six firms shortlisted by City Council on March 5, 2024. 
•                     Alliance Geotechnical Group has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
•                     Alliance Geotechnical Group has submitted a proposal to provide geotechnical and materials testing services in the amount of $422,420 which has been reviewed by staff and is recommended for approval.  
•                     Reimbursement for materials testing services provided will be made based on actual time and materials billing in an amount not to exceed the estimated proposal amount.
 
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:  
•                     The Resolution authorizes a contract and all necessary supplemental agreements with Alliance Geotechnical Group for an amount not to exceed $450,000.
•                     Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program Project PK1906.
•                     With the approval of this item and the accompanying construction contract, the following $16,672 will remain in PK1906. 
 
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
•                     N/A