City of San Antonio - File #: 14-1062

• File #: 14-1062
• Type: Capital Improvements
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 6/12/2014
• Posting Language: An Ordinance for the construction of Raintree Park Project, accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, in the amount of $244,200.00, payable to J. Sanchez Contracting; a 2012 - 2017 General Obligation Bond funded Project, located in Council District 10. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]
• Indexes: 2012-2017 Bonds, CIMS - Contract

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/12/2014	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie


COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED: Council District 10


SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Raintree Park Improvements Project


SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract, for construction of the Raintree Park Improvement Project, including one (1) additive alternate, in the amount of $244,200.00, payable to J. Sanchez Contracting; a 2012 - 2017 General Obligation Bond funded Project, located in Council District 10.


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 was approved for park improvements at Raintree Park located in Council District 10.

Phase 1 of this Project, included a playground, accessible walkways, retaining walls, and associated park amenities. Project construction for Phase I began in August 2007 and completed in November 2007. Phase 2 of this Project, funded by 2012 - 2017 General Obligation Bond funds, consists of demolition of existing sidewalks with a new concrete trail in its place including the installation of a new steel pavilion, water meter and drinking fountain. Project construction is anticipated to begin September 2014 and estimated to be completed by May 2015. Coordination with the 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 ...