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File #: 25-019    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/24/2024 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 1/21/2025 Final action: 1/21/2025
Title: SUBJECT: Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime for the Design & Construction of Inclusive Themed Playground at Community Park 42, Merced's Regional Sports Complex, in the Amount of $459,021.29 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the agreement for playground design and construction of work outlined in the Design & Build Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $459,021.29 with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime, in the amount of $459,021.29 for design and construction of the Merced Regional Sports Complex Playground; and, B. Approving change orders up to 5% of the agreement; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Attachments: 1. Final Revised Request for Proposals, 2. City of Merced_Community Park 42_Design-Build Contract_GT signed.pdf
Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services

Title
SUBJECT: Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime for the Design & Construction of Inclusive Themed Playground at Community Park 42, Merced's Regional Sports Complex, in the Amount of $459,021.29

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the agreement for playground design and construction of work outlined in the Design & Build Services Agreement for an amount not to exceed $459,021.29 with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A. Approving a Design & Build Professional Services Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime, in the amount of $459,021.29 for design and construction of the Merced Regional Sports Complex Playground; and,

B. Approving change orders up to 5% of the agreement; and,

C. 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
Safe Play Initiative- First 5 Merc...

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