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DeSoto council approves furniture, commissioning and AV/IT contracts for new Aquatics & Recreation Center

3859317 · June 17, 2025
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Council approved three items tied to the McAllen Park Aquatics and Recreation Center: a furniture amendment (not to exceed $52,250), third‑party commissioning services with IMEG ($85,000), and change order No. 72 with Manhattan Postale Construction for AV/IT equipment ($501,153).

The DeSoto City Council approved multiple contract actions for the new Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) at McAllen Park, authorizing the city manager to finalize procurement and execute related agreements.

Staff said the ARC project remains on schedule and within the city's $55 million program budget. Sylvia Johnson of Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), the city's owner's representative, told the council the project has been value-engineered and managed to stay on budget; IPS staff said the team has already added some features within the program without a bottom-line increase. Parks Director Chris Glover presented the items for…

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