DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 8 and 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Phil Hardberger Park Phase VI Maintenance Building
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Phil Hardberger Park Maintenance Building, a previously authorized Certificate of Obligation -funded project, located in Council District 8 and 9, accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $505,000.00, to Crownhill Builders Inc.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
This project provides for construction of a maintenance building located on the west side of the 311-acre Phil Hardberger Park which is consistent with the approved Master Plan. Previous completed construction phases for this project included:
* Phase 1A-Construction of Blanco Rd Deceleration Lane and Park Entry
* Phase 1B-Construction of the Open Air Classroom with restrooms and office, Salado Creek Overlook, Oak Loop Trail, NW Military Entry Signage
* Phase 2-Construction of the Salado Creek (East) playground, dog park; Geology Loop Trail, Maintenance Yard, South Field: Ball courts, picnic units, South Field (West) playground
* Phase 3-Urban Ecology Center with Gathering Hall
* Phase 4-72 Space Parking lot on Blanco Road
* Phase 5-Conversion of a natural surface walking trail to decomposed granite to include extension of site line and boardwalks over natural drainage areas located on the Northwest Military side of the park
Currently, maintenance staff is housed on the east parcel of the park in a temporary structure which is incompatible being near the Historic Voelcker Homestead and due to the expansion of the demonstration farm/garden. The maintenance building will be a pre-fabricated 4,800 square foot metal structure within an existing enclosed maintenance yard and will include an enclosed area that will be utilized for storage of maintenance equipment to protect it from outdoor elemen...
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