AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-101R, approving the award of a construction contract for Parks and Recreation Equipment and Installation (Buyboard Contract #512-16) to T.F. Harper and Associates, LP for the Dog Park Improvements Project in the estimated amount of $116,183.75, utilizing CDBG funds; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the said agreement on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: June 19, 2018
Department: Community Services Department, Rodney Cobb, Executive Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $116,183.75
Account Number: G0008-Federal-FY2017-DOGPARK; FIL11-NSNF-CONST-DOGPARK
Funds Available: CDBG Funding-$88,400, Fee In Lieu-$27,784
Account Name: CDBG Projects, Fee in Lieu
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council initially approved this project in the 2017 CDBG Action Plan
City Council Strategic Initiative:
City Facilities
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Master Plan: Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan
Background Information:
The City of San Marcos is authorized by Local Government Code, Chapter 271, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs. The Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has awarded a contract for Parks and Recreation Equipment and Field Lighting Products and Installation (BuyBoard Contract #512-16) to T.F. Harper and Associates, LP, located in Austin, Texas. This resolution is to approve a contract between T.F. Harper and Associates, LP and the City for the amount of $116,183.75. This project is for improvements to the Dog Park including expanding fencing to add two (2) new dog exercise areas, two (2) new shade structures, two (2) new water fountains, and two (2) new waste and recycling receptacles. This project will also include the realignment and construction of connecting sidewalks, placement of new concrete pads for shade structures and two (2) new concrete ADA parking spaces as well as regrading to facilitate proper drainage.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Award a contract to T.F. Harper and Associates, LP, through the BuyBoard Cooperative for the improvements to the City of San Marcos Dog Park for the amount of $116,183.75.