HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0095) M&C 21-0929City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
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Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0929
LOG NAME: 80NORTH Z. BOAZ PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
(CD 3) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $2,191,356.40 for the Construction of the North Z. Boaz
Park Capital Improvements Project, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement
Program (2018 Bond Program)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,191,356.40, for construction of the North Z. Boaz Park
Capital Improvements project. (City Project No. 101768);
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the PARD Gas Lease Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $8,157.92, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the North Z. Boaz Park project. (City Project No. 101768); and
3. Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$2,191,356.40, for the construction of the North Z. Boaz Park Capital Improvements project (City Project No. 101768).
The 2018 Bond Program, Proposition B: Parks and Recreation Improvements, Community Park Improvements, included $2,000,000.00 for North
Z. Boaz Park. The project description states: "Implementation of the park master plan, including, but not limited to, the construction of park trail and
fitness area, picnic facilities, playground, recreational courts, roads, parking, security lighting, and supporting infrastructure and equipment."
On September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4981-09-2018 authorizing the Park & Recreation Department (PARD) to apply
for, and enter into, a grant agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG). The
application was successful, and on March 20, 2019, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the issuance of $1,000,000.00 in grant
funding to the City of Fort Worth for the development of proposed improvements at North Z. Boaz Park.
On June 25, 2019 (M&C G-19577) the City Council authorized acceptance of the UORG. This grant brought the overall project budget to
$3,000,000.00.
On May 5, 2020 (M&C 20-0320) the City Council authorized the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Larry O'Flinn, LLC, in an amount up
to $387,900.00, for engineering services associated with the development of capital improvements at North Z. Boaz Park (City Project No.
101768).
The project was posted on the city purchasing website on July 1, 2021 and advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on July 1 & 8, 2021. A pre -
bid conference was held July 15, 2021. The following bids were received on August 12, 2021.
Contractor
I Base Bid
Alternate Bid ItemsI
Total Bid
Cole Construction, Inc.
1 $1,717,532.901
$473,356.401
$2,191,356.40
NorthrockConstruction, LLC
$1,641,903.881
$653,003.151
$2,294,907.03
The Fain Group, Inc.
1 $1,842,496.851
$551,912.921
$2.394,409.77
NorthstarConstruction, LLC 11
$1,872,806.001
$597,160.00
$2,469,966.00
L.J. Design & Construction, LLC
$1,935,496.63
$551,937.19
$2,487,433.82
RLM Earthco, Inc.
1 $1,894,558.721
$843,413.371
$2.727,972.09
MSB Constructors, Inc. 11
$2,178,600.001
$573,823.00
$2,752,423.00
2L Construction, LLC
1 $2,243,725.001
$777,985.001
$3,021,710.00
Fort Worth Civil Constructors, LLC 11
$3,135,940.00
1 $795,299.75
$3,923,339.75
Base Bid improvements include staging, erosion control, demolition, construction staking, site preparation, corrective excavation and grading,
rebuilding and reinforcing of accessible concrete trail and parking.
Alternative Bid items include: Unit AA - Drainage Improvements, Unit AF - Fishing Pier, Unit AG - Multi -use Sport Court, Unit AH - Area C Trail, Unit
Al - South Picnic Area, and Unit AL - Additional Park Improvements.
Construction of this project is anticipated to begin the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and estimated completion is projected to be in the third
quarter of FY2022.
There will be an increase to the Park & Recreation Department's annual operating budget of $42,174.00 when the North Z. Boaz Park
Capital Improvements project is completed.
This project is included in the 2018 Bond Program. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing until debt
is issued. Once debt associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement
expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 23209-05-2018)
and subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council.
Additional funding in the amount of $8,157.92 is needed due to demolition costs. The action in this M&C will amend the FY2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program as approved in connection with Ordinance 25073-09-2021.
Compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance has been achieved by the following method: Cole Construction, Inc., is in compliance with
the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 15% Business Equity participation on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this
project is 15%.
North Z. Boaz Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon the approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,
funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the 2018 Bond Program Fund, PARD Gas Lease Capital Project Fund,
and the Grants Capital Project State Fund. The Park & Recreation Department and Department of Financial Management Services (Grant
Accounting) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the participating
departments have the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala 5711
Additional Information Contact: David Creek 5744