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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the design of the Reuse Water for Community Center Park Project, in the amount of $151,908.00.
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DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC to Design the Reuse Water for Community Center Park Project
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan includes the Reuse Water for Community Center Park Project. This project includes a pump and piping system that will transfer reuse water from Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1’s North Sewer Plant to the existing irrigation system at the Killeen Community Center Complex, including Rosa Hereford Community Center and Mickey’s Dog Park.
City staff has negotiated a professional services agreement (PSA) with Garver, LLC for the design and contract administration of the Reuse Water for Community Center Park Project in the amount of $151,908. Garver has provided exceptional design and contract administration on several past Water and Sewer projects.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state and local policies. Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, states that contracts for the procurement of defined professional services may not be awarded on the basis of competitive bids. Instead, they must be awarded on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total amount of $151,908 will be encumbered in FY 2026
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in account 350-56200-900-400-925007 CIP Projects/Design/Engineering.
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:
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the design and construction administration of the Reuse Water for Community Center Park Project in the amount of $151,908, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all amendments or change orders within the amounts set by State and Local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Engineering
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation