AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FREEPORT FOUNTAINS, LLC FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SPLASH PADS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND RECREATION COMPLEX PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 05-28-19-01.
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BACKGROUND:
On May 7, 2019, the City issued Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) No. 05-28-19-01, “Design-Build North and South Splash Pads.” The intent of the RFQ was to secure a design-build firm to provide all necessary professional design services, labor, materials, and equipment to construct and install splash pads at the Community Center and Recreation Complex.
DISCUSSION:
Solicitations were electronically sent through the eBid system, and four (4) responsive submittals were received. A selection committee consisting of Lou Italico, Public Works Project Manager; Wayne Tobey, Parks and Recreation Director; and Randall Blanchette, Engineering Manager, evaluated the submittals based on the criteria listed in the RFQ. Presentations and interviews were conducted with the top three (3) ranked firms to establish a final ranking: 1) MBR Construction, Inc., 2) Freeport Fountains, LLC, and 3) Recreational Design and Construction, Inc. The negotiation committee, made up of the aforementioned members, attempted contract negotiations with MBR Construction, Inc.; however, the firm was unable to provide a price proposal within the City’s budget. As such, negotiations were terminated with MBR and commenced with the second-ranked firm. A final agreement within the City’s budget for the two splash pads was attained with Freeport Fountains, LLC in the amount of $600,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 600,000
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account Nos. 3171572-6599, Parks Improvement Fund Splash Pads, and 3971572-6599, Capital Improvement Fund Splash Pads.