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 cr...
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