DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E. R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Downtown Parks (Columbus Park & Travis Park) (2017 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract including two additive alternates to ASD Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $634,327.00 for the Downtown Parks (Columbus Park & Travis Park) project, a previously authorized debt, Tax Notes and 2017 Bond funded project, located in Council District 1. Funds are available from previously authorized debt proceeds, Tax Notes and the 2017 - 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and are included in the FY 2020 - FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 6, 2017, voters approved the 2017 Bond Program which authorized $1,250,000.00 for improvements to Downtown Parks including Columbus, Maverick, Milam and Travis Parks. This contract will specifically address improvements at Columbus Park and Travis Park.
The improvements to Columbus Park will include the construction of a new plaza and shade structure, modifications to parking, lighting and electrical upgrades, the installation of new sidewalks, ADA modifications and landscaping. The two additive alternates accepted as part of this contract for Columbus Park will provide for the installation of a new restroom structure and bocce ball court. The improvements to Travis Park will include electrical and irrigation upgrades and paving modifications for public safety. Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2020 and estimated to be completed by March 2021.
Procurement of Services
This project was advertised on March 25, 2020 for construction bids in the San Antonio Hart Beat, the City's Website, on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily, on TVSA, through the electronic bidding website CivCast and through the PWD Small Business Office. Bids were op...
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