Title
Consider Awarding a Construction Contract to Northstar Construction, LLC in the Amount of $3,396,326.13 for the Construction of Phase II Improvements to Clayton W. Chandler Park
Requested Action
Consider Awarding a Construction Contract to Northstar Construction, LLC, of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $3,396,326.13 for the Construction of Phase II Improvements to Clayton W. Chandler Park
Recommendation
Approve Award of Construction Contract
Description/History
Clayton W. Chandler Park is a 13-acre community park located in the northeast quadrant of the city. It is surrounded by single family housing and two Mansfield ISD schools. Originally named “North Park,” the park was constructed in 1976 with the assistance of grant funds from the United States Department of Interior and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Renovations funded by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation were completed in May 2004, including a new restroom/concession/announcer’s area, two new football fields with lights, four new t-ball fields, entry/drop off area, accessible parking, pavilion, landscaping, irrigation and fencing. The existing large baseball field was left intact at that time.
The scope of phase two renovations includes construction of a new parking lot, restroom building, looped concrete trail, playground for 2-5yrs and 5-12yrs, splash pad, basketball court, sand volleyball court, skate spot, pond, pavilions, fitness equipment, tennis court improvements, landscaping, benches, picnic tables, park monument sign and irrigated open space.
The bid opening was held on August 9th, with 10 firms submitting bids. Northstar Construction, LLC is the recommended low bidder. The contract includes the base bid ($3,377,777.77) and one alternate ($18,548.36) to provide sod instead of hydro-mulching for turf establishment.
Justification
Completion of phase II of Clayton W. Chandler Park will provide the citizens with a much needed community park in the no...
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