Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approving a Design Professional Services Agreement with Melton Design Group, Inc for the Design of General Vang Pao Park and Aletha June All-Inclusive Playground
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement for community engagement, site planning, and Park Master Plan design services for General Vang Pao Park including Aletha June All Inclusive Playground on the corner of Cardella Road and Freemark Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Design Professional Services agreement with Melton Design Group, Inc, in the amount of $319,165 for community engagement, site planning, and design services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1111-Competitive bidding, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article III - the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than thirty-four thousand dollars ($38,000.00), the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract with the lowest responsible bidder.
California Government Code Section 4526 - Selection of a firm to perform engineering services shall be on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
General Vang Pao Park & Aletha June All-inclusive Playground
The Bellevue Ranch community development plan included the development of four new parks. Due to a variety of factors, namely the great ...
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