Title
Discuss and Consider Awarding a Construction Contract to Home Run Construction LLC of Italy, Texas in the amount of $1,519,130.02 for Construction of a New Parking Lot and Drive at Katherine Rose Memorial Park
Requested Action
Approve Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Construction Contract
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 1A has been determined. It includes the realigned pedestrian and vehicular access and parking areas, while maintaining the essence of the original park setting.
The project was advertised for bid on August 23rd and 30th. The bid opening was held on September 12th, with five firms submitting bids. Following review of project experience and reference checks, staff is recommending an award to Home Run Construction LLC in the ...
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