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Award Design Services Contract - Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with 4Creeks, Inc., as a sole-source provider, for the design of the expansion and remodel of the clubhouse at the Valley Strong Stadium, in the amount of $420,000; to procure limited construction materials through 4Creeks during the design phase in an amount up to $1,100,000; and to appropriate $4,342,028 from the baseball fund.
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Deadline for Action: 10/7/2024
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Rebecca Keenan, Senior Civil Engineer, 713-4541; Rebecca.keenan@visalia.city
Christopher Crawford, City Engineer, 713-4331; chris.crawford@visalia.city
Jason Huckleberry, Eng & Bldg Director, 713-4495; jason.huckleberry@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with 4Creeks, Inc., as a sole-source provider, for the design of the expansion and remodel of the clubhouse at the Valley Strong Stadium, in the amount of $420,000; to procure limited construction materials through 4Creeks during the design phase in an amount up to $1,100,000; and to appropriate $4,342,028 from the baseball fund which is subsidized by the general fund (001). Staff will transfer the appropriation amount into the Baseball Fund with the budget approval.
Background Discussion:
This project will expand and retrofit the existing clubhouse at the Valley Strong Stadium (Recreation Park Baseball Stadium) to comply with Minor/Major League Baseball (MiLB/MLB) requirements. The existing 6,200 square foot (SF) clubhouse does not meet current space and use requirements. In 2021, Ewing Cole prepared an audit report of the ballpark which graded the facilities, including the clubhouse, to determine if they are in compliance. Several features around the park received grades less than the standard cutoff, including the club...
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