Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Awarding a Construction Contract to AAA Time Saver Services of San Antonio, Texas in an Amount Not to Exceed $499,845 for Construction of Entryway Improvements at Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (MPFDC Fund)
Requested Action
Consider and Approve a Resolution to Award Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
The Michael L. Skinner Sports Complex opened in October 1996 as the Mansfield Sports Complex and was renamed in Mr. Skinner’s honor in 2016. The 88-acre facility includes nine baseball fields and eight soccer fields, and is the primary playing facility for the Mansfield Youth Baseball Association and the Mansfield Soccer Association.
During the FY23 budget cycle, the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) included improvements to existing athletic complexes in their FY23-25 project priorities, with the primary focus being the Skinner baseball complex. The phased improvement plan includes new restrooms, expansion of the concession stand area, enhanced entry walkway with trees, landscaping and lighting, expanded player warmup areas, and improvements to the fencing on all nine baseball fields.
Fain Cuppett Architects was retained to develop construction documents for the improvements to the baseball complex entryway. The project includes a new entry plaza with baseball-themed design, decorative fencing with stone columns and an arched entry sign. The reconstruction of the main walkway will include lighting, benches, trees and landscaping leading to an enhanced pedestrian plaza area surrounding the new restroom building and renovated concession building. The proposed improvements will address numerous ADA barriers that were recently identified in the department’s ADA Transition Plan.
The project was advertised for bid with an estimated total project cost of $550,000 from the architect. The bid opening was held on October 10, 2023, with five firms submitting bids. Following staff’s review of project experience and reference checks for the bidders, AAA Time Saver Services is recommended as the lowest, most qualified bidder. The bid tab is attached. Funding for this project is included in the MPFDC FY2023-2024 budget. Construction is scheduled to begin in November and completion is expected before the start of the spring 2024 baseball season.
Justification
The project will provide much needed improvements to the aging youth sports complex and extend the life of the infrastructure for decades.
Funding Source
MPFDC ½ Cent Sales Tax
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397