Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Allowing Use of the Approved 5% Construction Contingency Funds and Allowing for an Increase to the 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: October 6, 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.
* 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.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* On March 17, 2015, the City Council approved 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 for an amount not to exceed $1,957,716.
* On March 17, 2015, the City Council also approved an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual CIP Budget and amending the 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for the Sonntag Neighborhood/School Park Project including the amount needed for the contract with North Rock Construction, LLC of Denton ($1,957,716) plus a 5% construction contingency ($101,460).
* The total funds approved by City Council for construction of Sonntag Neighborhood/School Park is $2,059,176.
* Approval of the attached Re...
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