Title
Resolution - A Resolution Approving a Construction Contract Between Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation and Nu-Way Construction for Erosion Prevention Improvements to the Pedestrian Bridge at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in the Amount of $111,213.00
Requested Action
Consider approving the resolution
Recommendation
Approve the resolution
Description/History
During the original construction of Oliver Nature Park, the bridge connecting the park sections over Walnut Creek was installed with the natural channel of the creek remaining un-armored. At that time the channel width was relatively small and incised. With the immense rains and severe flooding during the Spring and Summer of 2015, the creek channel widened and became such that armoring the section below the bridge was required in order to further protect the bridge and its supporting structures. The original consultant agreed to provide a construction document package at no cost to the city for the engineering drawings to construct the channel armament. Through numerous reviews and a couple of additional weather events the plans were approved for a flexi-mat armament system. The project was recently advertised and bid and is recommended to award to the lowest qualified bidder upon reference checks. The MPFDC voted 7 - 0 to approve the funding for a construction contract at their March 24, 2016 meeting.
Justification
This project is to be funded out of the Oliver Nature Park operational contractual FY2015-16 budget. The project will help armor the bridge section and prevent further erosion damage. This armament will also assist in less turbulent conveyance of water and debris under the bridge during future events.
Funding Source
Half Cent Sales Tax
Prepared By
James Fish, RLA ASLA
Sr. Park Planner, Community Services Division
817-804-5794