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Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFQ-26-31, to AtkinsRéalis for design services at Goodnight Ranch Community Park, in the amount of $371,200.
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DATE: October 8, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Antonio Murphy, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Design Services for Goodnight Ranch Community Park
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On April 15, 2025, the City Council directed the Parks and Recreation Department to allocate $1,862,000 for the development of Goodnight Ranch Community Park. This funding is specifically earmarked for design and construction related to the 38.5-acre site designated as a FEMA floodplain, where proposed improvements include a greenway trail system, multiuse athletic fields, and other suitable park amenities.
City staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design Services for Goodnight Ranch Community Park. We received submissions from eight firms, which were assessed by an evaluation panel of city employees.
Following a thorough evaluation process, AtkinsRéalis was chosen based on their demonstrated qualifications. Staff is proposing an agreement for $371,200 to proceed with the design services.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, this item conforms to state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The expenditure for design is in the amount of $371,200.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes. Expenditures are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program as part of an approved and ongoing project in the Certificate of Obligation Series 2023 Fund, under account Design/Engineering 306-56200-900-300-923026.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve awarding RFQ-25-31 to AtkinsRéalis for design services at Goodnight Ranch Community Park in the amount of $371,200, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute an agreement with AtkinsRéalis and any and all amendments/change orders within the amounts set by state and local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Engineering
Purchasing
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Certificate of Interested Parties
Aggregate Scores Summary
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