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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to Agreement with Verde Design, Inc., in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $109,920, for Estuary Park Phase 2 Engineering Support During Construction, for a Total Contract Amount of $405,745.
This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction), and 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures). (Public Works C52500)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Estuary Park is an 8-acre park located at 201 Mosley Avenue. The first 4-acre phase of Estuary Park, which includes two synthetic turf athletic fields, was opened to the public in January 2019. The second phase is designed to be the primary neighborhood park serving Admiral's Cove, Alameda Landing, Linnet Corner, Estuary I and other additional new housing to be built across from the park. It will also serve residents at Alameda Point, including those living at the Alameda Point Collaborative.
On June 6, 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. to provide engineering services for Phase 2 of the Estuary Park Project. A First Amendment is now needed, in an amount not-to-exceed $109,920, for Verde to provide bid support and construction administration services for Phase 2 of the Estuary Park Project through project completion. The total compensation for the service under the Agreement, as amended, shall not exceed $405,745.
BACKGROUND
In 2013, The Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) issued a Request for Qualifications for Landscape Architect firms for an Estuary Park renovation design. Four firms were selected for interviews and the panel unanimously chose Verde Design, Inc.
On February 18, 2014, City Council authorized the City Manager t...
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