REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
ARMANDO CERVANTES, Engineer I
Public Works Department, Site Development Project Management Section
SUBJECT
Title
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Provost & Pritchard, Inc. for $110,500, with a $10,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Manchester Splash Pad Project (Council District 7)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a consultant services agreement with Provost & Pritchard, Inc., in the amount of $110,500, with a $10,000 contingency, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Manchester Splash Pad Project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department (PARCS) proposes the removal of the existing wader pool and wader pool infrastructure at Manchester Park located at the northeast quadrant of Fresno Street and Shields Avenue within the City of Fresno. The project proposes, but is not limited to, installation of a new splash pad and splash pad infrastructure, including UV recirculating system, enclosure and shower, waste receptacles, shade sail structure, and landscape improvements. The improvements mentioned above shall provide a greater service to the community, enhancing the safety and accessibility to the existing site. The proposed consultant services agreement will facilitate the development of construction documents to move the project into construction.
BACKGROUND
The City adopted the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Transactions and Use Tax (Measure P) which included Funds for the planning, designing, engineering, and permitting activities for improving and maintaining safe, clean neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Staff is seeking to fulfill the goals of Measure P in part by improving Manchester Park located at the northeast quadrant of Fresno Street and Shields Avenue within the City of Fresno, consistent with the adopted FY2023 budget.
Manchester Park is located on a Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) basin site (Basin BB) and has been operated as a City park under agreement with FMFCD since 1965. The agreement allows the City to operate the location as a City park from May 16 through November 14 each year. During the winter and early spring, the basin is closed to the public. The park contains a restroom, ballfields, basketball courts, and a play structure. The park also includes a wader pool which has been inoperable for many years as it does not include a recirculating filtration system which meets current standards for health, safety, and water conservation.
The PARCS Department and the Council District met with members of the community at Manchester Park to discuss what types of amenities they would like to see replace the wader pool. Based on that community input, a splash park was selected. This amenity is well-suited for park given that the location operates as a park during the hottest months of the year, and it will replace a former water feature.
On June 30, 2022, the City Council approved the Annual Appropriation Resolution which allocated $180,000 for the design of the new amenity.
In accordance with AO 6-19, staff sent out request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) on November 18, 2022, via Planet Bids, email, and published in The Business Journal. Three (3) Statements of Qualifications were received, and staff interviewed the three (3) qualified respondents between January 23, 2023, and February 3, 2023. Provost & Pritchard, Inc., was determined to be the most qualified and responsive based on the consultant interviews. Staff negotiated a fee of $110,500 with a $10,000 contingency, for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, bidding support services, and construction support services for this project.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed agreement with Provost & Pritchard, Inc., in the amount of $110,500 with a $10,000 contingency, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Manchester Splash Pad Project within the City of Fresno and authorizes the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Design of plans and cost estimates are not a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15378.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Provost & Pritchard, Inc., is a local business, as defined by the Fresno Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed project is in Council District 7. The project is funded through $30,000 in Measure P and $150,000 in General Fund appropriations through the FY 2023 Annual Appropriation Resolution adopted June 30, 2022.
Attachment(s):
Vicinity Map
Location Map
Consultant Agreement