To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation for a Contract Amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,571,800.00, for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden Project
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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 $1,571,800.00.
BACKGROUND:
The original Professional Services Contract with MVVA was adopted by RES-2024-272, in the amount of $892,000.00. An amendment to the contract was adopted by RES-2025-1400 to increase the contract amount for changes in the scope of services, in the amount of $655,800, bringing the total contract amount to $1,547,800.00.
DISCUSSION:
This is a request for a second amendment to the contract, increasing the amount by $24,000.00, for a total contract amount of $1,571,800.00, for additional geotechnical services, soil gas investigation, and as-needed consulting and O&M Plan.
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:
This project conforms to County priorities, specifically Community & Economic Growth, by collaborating with other entities to create economic growth, with the intention to attract residents and visitors to the area and stimulate the economy. This project also prioritizes Inclusive, Collaborative Culture, expanding the role of the county as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to the growth of our commu...
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