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 Towne Lake Phase 1C and Authorizing Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements (PK2608)
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: August 18, 2026
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 $147,005.00, as well as all required supplemental agreements thereto, with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for geotechnical and materials testing services for the construction of Towne Lake Phase 1C (PK2608), for a total contract amount, inclusive of any supplemental agreements, not to exceed $155,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• A concurrent item is included on the Council Agenda recommending award of a construction contract for Towne Lake Phase 1C (PK2608)
• 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, Inc. submitted a response to 24-13RFQ for On-call Miscellaneous Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services. Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. is one of six firms shortlisted by City Council on March 5, 2024.
• Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
• Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide geotechnical and materials testing services in the amount of $147,005.00 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, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $155,000.
• Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program Project PK2608.
• With the approval of this item and the accompanying construction contract, the following $666,627.00 will remain in PK2608.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A