DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Job-Order Contract) District 1 Park Improvements West End Park
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the execution of a task order to a Job Order Contract, in an amount not to exceed $262,362.82, payable to Alpha Building Corporation, for District 1 Park Improvements West End Park, a 2012-2017 Bond funded Project, located in Council District 1.
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 improvements projects to address community infrastructure needs and improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. As part of the program, Proposition 3 included Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements that would in order acquire, construct, equip and renovate various parks, recreational and open spaces throughout the City.
The renovation of West End Park will include resurfacing and installation of a super shade structure over existing basketball court, site furniture, bike rack, seating, trash receptacles, sidewalk accessibility, new group pavilion, picnic units, portable toilet enclosures, lighting and general grading and drainage, walkways and ADA Access. Project construction is anticipated to begin in November 2014 and completed by July 2015.
Procurement of Services
The Project was selected to utilize the Job Order Contracting (JOC) an alternative Project delivery method which ten contractors were approved through Ordinance 2011-01-20-0053 by City Council on January 20, 2011. The use of the JOC delivery method has provided the City with on-call construction, renovation and maintenance services for City buildings and facilities. Assignment of JOC contractors to a specific job is based on the...
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