Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Consider Awarding a Construction Contract to L.J. Design & Construction, LLC of Fort Worth, Texas in the Amount of $1,042,147.63 for Construction of Phase 3A of the Walnut Creek Linear Park Trail
Requested Action
Discuss and Consider Resolution
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
The 2010 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan included a spine trail phasing and prioritization plan. Trail segment “M” represents phase 3 of the Walnut Creek Linear Park system from James McKnight Park East to Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. For planning and implementation purposes, this 2.25-mile segment was broken into two phases. Phase 3A will connect James McKnight Park East to Carlin Road as it winds through the Shops at Broad development. Phase 3B will begin at Carlin Road and run along Cannon Drive and Matlock Road into Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park.
Kimley Horn and Associates Inc., was retained in December 2019 to formulate the conceptual trail plan, analyze the street adjacency on Cannon Drive and Matlock Road and then develop the construction documents for advertisement and bidding for phase 3A trail development. Following site survey work and base data collection, construction and bidding documents were completed in September 2020. Kimley Horn also completed feasibility analysis for phase 3B for future development.
On November 5, 2020, nine bids were received and publicly opened. L.J. Design & Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest qualified and responsive bidder. The bid tab is attached. After analyzing the bids, meeting with the apparent low bidder and checking references, staff recommends awarding the construction contract to L.J. Design & Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,042,147.63. This contract amount includes $94,740.69 (10%) in project contingency costs to be able to address any changes in site conditions, existing site drainage and possible utility relocation. Construction is scheduled to begin in January with completion expected in the summer of 2021.
Justification
This project will extend the city’s linear trail system from the James McKnight Park East to Cannon Drive. A future phase will extend the trail system to the Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park.
Funding Source
Repurposed General Obligation Bond Funding
Prepared By
Matt Young, Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397