Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with North Rock Construction, LLC of Denton, Texas, for the Construction of a 10 Acre Neighborhood Park Located within the Prestwyck Subdivision
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(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: October 6, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The 10 acre neighborhood park will include play equipment, splash pad, pavilion, sport-court, shade structures, off street parking, learning stations, fitness stations, pedestrian connectivity and landscaping.
* City staff worked with DCBA on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
* The project includes a base bid and 8 alternates:
o Alternate 1: Playground shade structure
o Alternate 2: Playground shade structure
o Alternate 3: Playground swing shade structure
o Alternate 4: Concrete ping pong table
o Alternate 5: Solid Sod Bermuda grass
o Alternate 6: Color concrete at exercise station
o Alternate 7: Sawcut and sandblasted giant chess board
o Alternate 8: Concrete art wall, decomposed granite and mow strip
* Staff, along with DCBA support, recommends awarding the construction bid to North Rock Construction, LLC in an amount of $2,633,249.81 (includes base bid + All Alternates) along with a $75,000 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $2,708,249.81.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* A total of seven (7) bids were received for this project on August 27, 2020.
* MSB Constructors, Inc, the apparent low bidder, was d...
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