Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Awarding a Construction Contract to Millis Development & Construction - Dallas LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,609,824 for Construction of Phase 1A Improvements at Geyer Commons; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
Consider and Approve a Resolution to Award Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
In November 2023, the City of Mansfield and Mansfield ISD announced a collaborative plan to exchange property. An agreement was executed in early 2024 to exchange the City Hall and a portion of adjoining property at 1200 East Broad Street for Mansfield ISD’s administrative buildings, student services building and Geyer Field, located at 605 East Broad Street, and the shopping complex located at 703 East Broad Street.
The development of the property at 605 East Broad Street, known as Geyer Commons, will occur in phases. The City of Mansfield will begin construction efforts through execution of this contract with Millis Development and Construction- Dallas, LLC, to be known as Phase 1A of Geyer Commons, a community gathering space with park-like amenities. The scope of work for this phase includes construction of 12 prefabricated spaces for a maker’s market village, a splash pad with programmed vertical jets, restroom building, gateway structures, shade structures, synthetic turf area, events’ lawn for outdoor gatherings, parking lot improvements, grading, stormwater, drainage, paving, infrastructure, electrical, landscape and irrigation improvements.
The City will preserve the historic original Mansfield High School, Rock Gym, gazebo and large shade trees on site, and develop a plan for potential uses in a later phase. As part of Phase 1B, Geyer Commons will also feature a mix of diverse shops and restaurants housed in historic homes that have been relocated or reconstructed, and improvements to Brown Street. Phase 2 will include construction of a wiffle ball field, civic lawn, architectural water feature and completion of the remaining parking lot improvements.
The project was advertised for bid on September 18th and 25th. The bid opening was held on October 15th, with four firms submitting bids. Following review of project experience and reference checks, staff is recommending an award to Millis Development & Construction - Dallas, LLC in the amount of $5,609,824. The bid tab is attached. The construction phase is expected to take approximately 240 calendar days for substantial completion.
Justification
A master plan for Geyer Commons was developed in 2023 and updated in 2024. The approval of this construction contract is the next step in the development of the Geyer Commons complex.
Funding Source
Certificates of Obligation
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397