Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Awarding a Construction Contract to AUI Partners, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,245,212.36 for Construction of Julian Feild Park Improvements; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (TIRZ #1)
Requested Action
Consider and Approve a Resolution to Award Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
Julian Feild Park is an 8-acre park located at 1531 E. Broad Street. It is currently home to a small playground, two small parking lots and the Serenity Gardens. The Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation purchased three of the acres in 2018 to allow for the expansion of the park to include other amenities such as a looped walking trail and picnic stations. The acquisition also allowed for a potential future connection to the Walnut Creek Linear Park system through James McKnight Park West.
Later in 2018, the City Council’s Public Memorials Sub-Committee began meeting to discuss a possible veterans memorial in our city. After evaluating 12 different locations, the City Council accepted the sub-committee’s recommendation and formally selected Julian Feild Park as the site for a future veterans memorial at their February 25, 2019 meeting.
In 2021, the City contracted with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to complete a conceptual master plan and develop cost estimates for the proposed veterans memorial. The improvements at Julian Feild Park will occur in phases. Phase one will include components that will serve the veterans memorial, including restrooms, pavilion, pond, trail, bridges, monument signage, an event plaza, memorial plaza, and improvements to the Serenity Gardens. Future phases will provide a looped trail throughout the park, scenic overlooks, wildflower areas and additional parking.
The project was advertised for bid on October 30th and November 6th. The bid opening was held on November 26th, with nine firms submitting bids. Following review of project experience and reference checks, staff is recommending an award to AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $4,245,212.36. The total base bid price for Cole Construction was adjusted slightly from the bid tab form to $3,995,212.36 following the instructions to bidders in the contract documents for calculating bids. In addition to the base bid, this contract includes a project contingency of $250,000, for a total award of $4,245,212.36. The bid tab is attached.
Justification
Existing park amenities require updating, relocation, and renovation due to increased usage, flooding events, and for added safety. A master plan of Julian Feild Park was finalized in 2021. The approval of this construction contract is the next step in the redevelopment/renovation of the park.
Funding Source
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397