To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Approve Contract Replacement - Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA) for Chevy Commons Play Garden
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of a contract with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA) replacing the initial contract awarded with RES-2023-881 for Design and Project Administering Services for Chevy Commons Play Garden.
BACKGROUND:
RFP #23-342 - Designing & Project Administering Services for Chevy Commons Play Garden was awarded to MVVA per RES-2023-881. Following award, MVVA requested consideration of additional contract modifications related to the language and terms of the contract.
DISCUSSION:
Parks staff worked with MVVA, Corporation Counsel, Risk Management, and Purchasing to update the Professional Services Contract for Chevy Commons Play Garden services. No changes were made to the total contract amount or scope of work.
Summary of changes:
The updated Professional Services Contract template is used to include insurance requirements and indemnification, the term "Contractor" shall refer to "Landscape Architect", Section 6 has been changed from "Warranties" to "Representations", both parties agree to mediation precedent to litigation, and "Construction Management" is changed to "Construction Observation" under services.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND. NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
This project is fully funded by ARPA funds - 2088-770.32-801.028.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval of this contract will increase services and opportunities to residents and visitors of Flint and Genesee County. The project promotes public health to create safer and healthier residents, promotes safe communities, expands the role of the county as a conve...
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