Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Awarding a Construction Contract to Cole Construction, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,923,801.86 for Construction of Phase 1B Improvements at Katherine Rose Memorial Park; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (ARPA, MPFDC Fund)
Requested Action
Consider and Approve a Resolution to Award Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
Katherine Rose Memorial Park, a former pecan orchard named after the wife of the previous land owner, is a 31.29-acre park located at the intersection of Walnut Creek Drive and Smith Street. The park land was purchased in 1992 by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) with proceeds from the half cent sales tax. The park was then developed and opened in 1996, in part with grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Amenities installed over the course of the park’s history have consisted of a children’s playground, picnic pavilions with tables and grills, one large event pavilion with tables and grills, uncovered picnic tables with grills, lighted basketball courts, lighted volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, restroom facilities, circulating trail with exercise stations, a fishing/drainage pond, vehicular access and parking areas, and park equipment such as benches and trash cans.
The master plan for these parks was created and produced by Parkhill, Inc. in 2022-23. It has laid out the future development of these parks, addressing needed infrastructure and recreational amenities within the combined 40.72-acre area of parkland. From this plan, the direction and location of Phase 1B has been determined. This phase includes the construction of a new restroom building, pavilions, sitework and installation of a new playground, while maintaining the essence of the original park setting.
The project was advertised for bid on October 9th and 16th. The bid opening was held on November 21st, with nine firms submitting bids. Following review of project experience and reference checks, staff is recommending an award to Cole Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,923,801.86. The total base bid price for Cole Construction was adjusted slightly from the bid tab form following the instructions to bidders in the contract documents for calculating bids. The bid from ICGM Group LLC was deemed non-responsive due to numerous omitted items and errors throughout their bid form. The bid tab is attached.
Justification
Existing park amenities require updating, relocation, and renovation due to increased use, flooding events, and for added safety. A master plan of Katherine Rose Memorial Park and Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex was finalized in February 2023. The approval of this construction contract is the next step in the redevelopment/renovation of the park.
Funding Source
ARPA, MPFDC 1/2 cent sales tax
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397