Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with North Rock Construction, LLC of Denton, Texas for the Construction of Sonntag Neighborhood/School Park Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction of Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Sonntag neighborhood/school park project was designed utilizing public input and an interest in addressing the recreational needs of the neighborhood and adjacent school.
* Park design concepts included several sustainability initiatives including water conservation, storm water management, and native plant vegetation.
* The park will include two play structures, splash pad, pavilion, parking, lighting and a hike and bike trail loop around the park.
* A total of seven bids were submitted and accepted.
* North Rock Construction, LLC submitted the lowest bid for the construction of the project (including add alternates 1,2,4,5, and 6) for an amount not to exceed $1,957,716.
o The following add alternate bid items have been included:
* LED lighting along the hike and bike trail.
* Demolition and rebuild the 10' hike and bike trail along Reagan Drive to bring it into ADA compliance.
* Playground for Ages 2-5.
* Playground for Ages 5-12.
* Water crossing and connection at Reagan Drive utilizing a boring technique.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc., along with staff support, recommend awarding the bid to North Rock Construction, LLC for the construction of the Sonntag neighborhood/school park project.
* If approved, the contract allows for construction to begin in April 2015 with a September 2015 deadline for completion.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The Sonntag Neighborhood/School ...
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