From
Steve Plumer, Sr. Parks Project Manager
Title
Construction Contract with William H. Company, LLC for Great Southwest Nature Park Improvements Phase 1 in the amount of $859,789 and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $42,990 for a total of $902,779
Presenter
Duane Strawn, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In September 2017, the City submitted and was awarded a matching acquisition and development grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
The 68.731 acre tract was part of the former Great Southwest Country Club and has natural features including mature trees, existing ponds, a portion of Johnson Creek, and riparian and native woodlands. The unique characteristics of the site scored highly with Texas Parks and Wildlife criteria. The developer donated the property which will serve as a portion of the City’s local matching share for grant application.
In November 2018, the City Council awarded a Professional Service contract to Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services. Plans were developed for Phase I of the Great Southwest Nature Park to include the base bid and three additive alternates as described below:
Alternate No. 1
Pavement Removal, Silt Fence, Clearing and Grubbing (Including Tree removal), Butterfly/Wildflower Planting, Steel Edging, 4" Concrete Paving, Rip Rap, complete and in place as shown on plan, specifications and addenda.
Alternate No. 2
Pavement Removal, Silt Fence, Clearing and Grubbing (Including Tree removal), Spoil Pile-structure and Bollard Removal, Concrete Entry Drive, Concrete Parking Lot, Striping, Wheel Stops, Handicap Signage, Entrance/Flood Gate, complete and in place as shown on the plans, specifications and addenda.
Alternate No. 3
Tree Protection Fencing, Bermuda Hydroseed Reestablishment (within designated Mow areas (outside 4' offset), Butterfly Wildflower Garden, Compositing Toilet (Pre-fabricated restroom), Trash Cleanup, complete and in place as shown on the plans, specifications and addenda.
Construction proposals were received at the office of the Purchasing Manager on September 22, 2020 for the construction of Phase I. Five proposals were received. The proposal format for this project was “Best Value”. Review criteria included price, qualifications, capability and capacity, and references. After review of the proposals and alternates, staff recommends acceptance and award of the base bid and alternate No. 1 from William H. Company, LLC. The firm submitted a base bid of $762,951 and an alternate 1 bid of $96,838 for a total of $859,789.
This item was presented to the Finance and Government Committee on October 13, 2020 for recommendation and approval.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a Construction Services Contract with William H. Company, LLC in the amount of $859,789 and a 5% contingency of $42,990, for a total of $902,779 is available in the Grant Fund (300592), WO 15018019 (Great Southwest Nature Park), 68540 (Construction).