City of San Antonio - File #: 14-913

• File #: 14-913
• Type: Capital Improvements
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 5/15/2014
• Posting Language: An Ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, for rehabilitation of the walking trails and development of general park improvements in Lou Kardon Park, including three additive alternates, in the amount of $419,478.00 authorized payable to Crownhill Builders, Inc., a 2012-2017 Bond funded Project, located in Council District 2. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/15/2014	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2


SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Lou Kardon Park


SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, including three (3) additive alternates, for the rehabilitation of the walking trails and development of general park improvements at Lou Kardon Park, in the amount of $419,478.00 authorized payable to Crownhill Builders, Inc., a 2012-2017 General Obligation bond funded Project located in Council District 2.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 12, 2012, San Antonio voters approved the 2012 - 2017 Bond Program, consisting of five propositions totaling $596 Million. The Bond Program funds will be used on various capital improvement projects, to address community infrastructure needs and improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. As part of that program, $650,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements General Obligation Bond funds were approved for the rehabilitation of the walking trail and development of general park improvements at Lou Kardon Park located at 6161 Gibbs Sprawl Road. Project construction is anticipated to begin June 2014 and estimated to be completed by January 2015. The park is anticipated to be substantially completed within 120 calendar days weather permitting.

Procurement of Services
This Project was advertised for construction bids in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website and the Texas Electronic State Business Daily in February, 2014. In addition, the bid announcement was made on TVSA and through the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Office. Plans were available for review by potential bidders at the office of The Broussard Group, (dba TBG Partners) located at 70 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 570. San Antonio, Texas, 78216. Bids for this Project were opened on March 25, 2014, and ...