Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with All About Building, Inc. for the Design & Construction of Work Outlined at Merced Applegate Zoo in a not to Exceed Amount of $1,800,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the agreement for site design and construction of work outlined in the Design & Build Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 with All About Building, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Design Build Professional Services agreement with All About Building, Inc., in a not to exceed amount of $1,800,000 for design and construction services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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-eight 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
APRA Funding & Council Priority
City Council prioritized renovation efforts at Merced Applegate Zoo through a $2-million American Rescue Plan Act allocation in 2022. Priority upgrades included the reloca...
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