To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a contract amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,547,800.00
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of an amendment to the contract with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,547,800.00.
BACKGROUND:
The original Professional Services Contract with MVVA was adopted per RES-2024-272.
Through the Schematic Design phase and costing, changes in the scope and budget of the Chevy Commons Play Garden project were agreed upon by the State Park project partners, including the addition of a bathroom and expansion of the project area for integrated passive lawn area, better separation of play zones, improved navigability and connection to the surrounding park.
DISCUSSION:
The changes require bringing on additional consultants and adjusting the scope and fee. This amendment requires an increase of $655,800.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,547,800.00.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
To be paid from account 2088-770.32-801.028.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND. NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval of this amendment will increase services and opportunities to residents and visitors of Flint and Genesee County, promoting public health and safe communities.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by t...
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