04/11/2017 Resolutions 2017-118RESOLUTION 2017-118
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is in the process of expanding the Veterans
Athletic Field Complex; and
WHEREAS, such project will require a consultant to provide design services,
prepare construction documents and oversee expansion of the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
that will include adding four (4) new baseball/softball fields, restroom/concession stand building
and parking; and
WHEREAS, such project will be funded through the Food and Beverage Tax; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for Sports Facility Expansion Design Services for such project; and
WHEREAS, four (4) request for qualifications were received and the proposal
from Olsson Associates ranked the highest; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates from Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
proposal for such project in accordance with the Request for Qualifications; and
WHEREAS, a contract amount of $375,000.00 has been negotiated; and
WHEREAS, a Letter of Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson
Associates to provide design services, prepare construction documents and oversee expansion for
such project has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Letter of Agreement for
Professional Services with Olsson Associates from Grand Island, Nebraska to provide design
services, prepare construction documents and oversee expansion of the Veterans Athletic Field
Complex is hereby approved at a cost of $375,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, April 1 l, 2017.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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