City of San Antonio - File #: 13-950

• File #: 13-950
• Type: Capital Improvements
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 12/5/2013
• Posting Language: An Ordinance for the construction of City Council District One Park Improvements Projects (Dellview, Kenwood and Los Angeles Heights) accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, including two (2) additive alternates, in the amount of $427,833.00 authorized payable to The GFP Group, a 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond funded Projects. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Capital Improvements Management Services]
• Indexes: 2012-2017 Bonds, CIMS - Contract

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/5/2013	1	City Council A Session

DEPARTMENT: Capital Improvements Management Services


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie


COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED:
Council District 1


SUBJECT:
Contract Award: District One Park Improvements Projects- Dellview, Kenwood and Los Angeles Heights


SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, including two (2) additive alternates, in the amount of $427,833.00 authorized payable to The GFP Group, for construction of District One Park Improvements Projects (Dellview, Kenwood and Los Angeles Heights), 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond funded Projects.


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, funds in the total amount of $700,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements Bond funds was approved for park improvements for Dellview, Kenwood and Los Angeles Heights Parks all located within Council District 1.

All three projects improve or establish new activities for park users, improve accessibility, and address health, safety and welfare issues. Project construction is anticipated to begin December 2013 and estimated to be completed by July 2014.

Procurement of Services
These projects were advertised as District One Park Improvements package for construction bids in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website and the Texas Electronic State Business Daily in September 2013. In addition, the bid announcement was made on TVSA and through the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Office. Plans also were made available to potential bidders at the office of Terra Design Group located at 816 Camaron, San Antonio TX 78212. Bids for this...