Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDING AND AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE COLUMBUS PARK RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. WP22041 On November 17, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020-11-17-1404-02, Council authorized the City Manager to submit a grant application for the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041, for the request of Proposition 68 grant funds. The City was successful in competing for the Proposition 68 grant funds and was awarded $3,351,340 for design and construction of the proposed park improvements; and Additional appropriations are needed to accept grant award funding from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and make all necessary appropriations in compliance with and for the purpose stated in the grant applications; and On February 24, 2022, the City advertised a Request for Proposals for design of the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041; and The project will provide a new community garden, new playground and swing area, restroom, picnic shelter, bioswale, public art, adult fitness area, basketball courts, ADA pathway and lighting, and landscaping throughout the park; and Callander Associates received the highest ranking and was determined by the Selection Committee to be the most qualified firm for this project; and Pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070, Council may approve findings which support an exception to the competitive bidding process; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council approves the increase of the State Grant Revenue Fund and the appropriation of Proposition 68 (2018 Parks Bond Act) funds in the amount of $3,351,340 to the Columbus Park Renovations, Project No. WP22041.
2. The City Council awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and Callander Associates, in the amount of $352,064, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
3. The City Council approves findings pursuant to SMC section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. These findings include:
A. The City does not have sufficient staff resources to perform the design required for the project.
B. Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Professional Services Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
C. The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED February 7, 2023 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton