Memorandum
REPORT TO:
City Commission
FROM:
Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Design 5 Landscape Architecture for Design Services for the Willson School Accessible Playground Project
MEETING DATE:
September 15, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Agreement - Vendor/Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Design 5 Landscape Architecture for Design Services for the Willson School Accessible Playground Project.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
BACKGROUND:
The Downtown Bozeman Urban Renewal District (URD), in partnership with the Downtown Bozeman Partnership and Bozeman School District #7, is advancing the development of an accessible playground at the Willson School. The project will create an accessible and partially shaded play space designed to serve a range of ages and mobility needs.
The proposed professional services agreement with Design 5 Landscape Architecture includes schematic design, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction observation. Design 5 will also coordinate with project partners throughout the design and permitting process.
The work will move the project toward construction, which is anticipated for spring/summer 2027.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
As suggested by the Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
Total costs for this project are not to exceed $32,800 and will be paid for out of the approved Downtown Urban Renewal District FY2027 budget and work plan.