REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Amending the Design Professional Services Agreement with Gates and Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., Increasing Contingency in the Construction Contract with Robert A Bothman Construction for Unforeseen Conditions Associated with the Montague Park Rehabilitation Project and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure and Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
On August 29, 2017, Council approved a design professional services agreement with Gates and Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (Gates & Associates) for the Montague Park Rehabilitation Project (Project). The Project includes all elements identified during the community input process and shown in the Council-approved schematic design, which consists of a new play area providing age-appropriate play structures for ages 2-5 and 6-12, group picnic areas, fitness areas, a half-size basketball court, walkways and hardscape area including both non-pervious and pervious paving materials, preservation of existing meadows and trees, site furnishings, landscaping, and irrigation system. The Project also includes the renovation of an existing community building to add a restroom, kitchen, and storage facility.
On June 25, 2019, Council approved the Montague Park and Playground Schematic Design Update for the Project. Following Council's approval of the schematic design, Gates & Associates prepared construction documents (plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate) for Public Works bidding of the Project.
On May 24, 2022, Council awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Robert A Bothman Construction (Bothman), in the amount of $5,634,785. Additionally, City Council authorized the City Manager or Designee to execute change orders up to approximately 10 percent of the original contract price, or $563,479, for a to...
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