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Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFQ-26-09, to AtkinsRealis for design services at Goodnight Ranch Community Park, in the amount of $371,392.00.
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DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, 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. The proposed improvements include a greenway trail system, multi-use athletic fields, and other suitable park amenities.
City staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design Services for Goodnight Ranch Community Park. The City received submissions from eleven firms, which were assessed by an evaluation panel of city employees.
Following a thorough evaluation process, AtkinsRealis was chosen based on their demonstrated qualifications. Staff is proposing an agreement for $371,392 to proceed with the design services.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code (TLGC), section 252.022(a)(4), this item is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements, as it is an agreement for the procurement of professional services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The design is in the amount of $371,392 for FY26 - FY28.
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-26-09 to AtkinsRealis for design services at Goodnight Ranch Community Park in the amount of $371,392, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Atkins Realis 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
26-09 Eval Tab
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation