DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 7
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Gilbert Garza Park Improvements Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, for construction of the Gilbert Garza Park Improvements Project, including two (2) additive alternates, in the amount of $318,058.00, to ASD Consultants, Inc.; a 2007 and 2012 General Obligation Bond funded Project, located in Council District 7.
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 the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements Bond Program, funds in the total amount of $500,000.00 were approved for park improvements at Gilbert Garza Park located in Council District 7. In additional to the construction contract, the project budget has been utilized for design services, environmental services, and project management.
This Project provides for the reconfiguration and rehabilitation of the existing parking lot as well as parking lot expansion and associated sidewalk and landscape upgrades. Project construction is anticipated to begin June 2014 and estimated to be completed by October 2014. Coordination with the Gilbert Garza Community Center and Parks and Recreation Department will be made to ensure accommodations are done to minimize service interruptions and/or accessibility to the Park during construction.
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 announce...
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