DEPARTMENT: Capital Improvements Management Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT: Contract Award: District Five Park Improvements Projects - Normoyle, Collins Garden and Palm Heights
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, including one (1) additive alternate, in the amount of $783,000.00 authorized payable to Amstar, Inc. for construction of the District Five Parks Improvement Projects (Normoyle, Collins Garden and Palm 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. As part of the program, funds in the amount totaling $1,500,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements proposition were approved for Normoyle, Collins Garden and Palm Heights Parks.
All three projects, located in District 5, will provide for general park improvements, including park rehabilitation and development of new park infrastructure. Project construction is anticipated to begin December 2013 and estimated to be completed by July 2014.
Project
Park Improvements
Collins Garden Park
* Restroom replacement and resurfacing of eastern tennis court
Palm Heights Park
* Sidewalk repair, construction of shade canopy structures, parking and roadway modifications and other park amenities
*Normoyle Park
* Walking trail and softball field improvements
*Note: Additional improvements will commence at a later date in coordination with the District 5 Senior Center Project.
Procurement of Services
These Projects were advertised as the District Five 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 TV...
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