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Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for Phase 1B of the Bicentennial Park Splash Pad and Playground Improvements Project and Appropriate Funding ($425,921.00 Increase; $1,696,243.00 Total Contract) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for Phase 1B of the Bicentennial Park Splash Pad and Playgrounds Improvement Project in the amount of $425,921.00, which would increase the total contract amount to $1,696,243.00.
The initial construction contract was approved by City Council on March 27, 2025 (R-25-076) in the amount of $1,270,322.00 for the construction of Phase 1A of the Bicentennial Park Improvements project.
The scope of the Bicentennial Park Improvements Project with Michigan Recreational Construction Inc. was split into two phases - Phase 1A and Phase 1B due to available funds at the time of execution. The first phase - Phase 1A - is currently under construction. Major components of this phase include installation of the Splash Pad, improvements to the existing restroom facility, replacement of the existing playground equipment, and an expansion of the parks bioretention system.
Change Order No. 1 allows for the commencement of Phase 1B of the Bicentennial Park Improvements Project. This work includes installation of shade sails, seeding of the bioretention area, new concrete sidewalks, safety fencing, and restoration of the construction area. The work included in Phase 1B is required for the project to be complete, and the new improvements - including the splash pad and playground - to be opened for use.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for Phase 1A of the contract was sourced from state earmarks, private donations, and Parks Memorials and Contributions Fund developer contributions. The State of Michigan earmarked $1 million for the Bicentennia...
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