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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 15356Ordinance No ~ '"`~~~ AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,910 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A CONTRACT WITH SPRINKLE 'N' SPROUT IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE, INC FOR THE CONSTRUTION OF PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS AND VAN ZANDT-GUINN PARKS, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SECTION 1 That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Improvements Fund in the amount of $142,910 for the purpose funding a contract with Sprinkle `N' Sprout Irrigation/Landscape, Inc. for the construction of playground improvements at Ridgela Hills and Van Zandt- Guinn Parks SECTION 2 That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3 That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 15184 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed SECTION 4 This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption APP OVED S TO FORMA D LEGALITY Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~ ~w ~- V -0a City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 12/3/02 **C-19373 80SPROUT 1 of 4 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SPRINKLE `N SPROUT IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE, INC FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS AND VAN ZANDT-GUINN PARKS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council 1 Approve the transfer of $142,910 00 from the General Fund to the Park Improvements Fund, and 2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by $142,910 00 in the Park Improvements Fund from available funds, and 3 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Sprinkle `N Sprout Irrigation/Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $129,919 00 for the construction of playground improvements at Ridglea Hills and Van Zandt-Guinn Parks DISCUSSION Playground design prototypes were developed by PACSD staff that not only provide for increased play area size and enhanced equipment play opportunities for children, but also conform to U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines for appropriate safety surfacing, and reflect recent changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding play equipment access The playground prototypes were endorsed by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board on March 19, 2002 On April 15 and 16, 2002, the PACSD held public meetings with the respective neighborhoods for input and selection of the preferred playground prototype At both public meetings, playground prototype No 1 was selected, and PACSD staff proceeded with the preparation of construction documents On September 17, 2002 (M&C G-13738), the City Council approved the transfer of FY2001-2002 General Funds to the Park Improvement Fund in the amount of $7,500 00 for each site for design administration and construction document preparation, totaling $15,000 00 This project was advertised for bid on August 29 and September 5, 2002 On September 19, 2002, the following bids were received r^ ~.: Mayor and Council Communication 12/3/02 **C-19373 80SPROUT PAGE 2of4 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SPRINKLE `N SPROUT IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE, INC FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS AND VAN ZANDT-GUINN PARKS Sprinkle `N Sprout Irrigation/ Landscape, Inc. City of Fort Worth, Texas Northstar Construction, Inc *M A. Vinson Construction Company, Inc. Base Bid Unit 1 $ 66,313 00 $ 74,660 00 $ 74,951 00 Base Bid Unit 2 $ 56,806 00 $ 71,216 00 $ 74,756 50 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 1 $ 5,380 00 $ 7,000 00 $ 6,000 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 2 $ 3,023 00 $ 3,300 00 $ 3,700 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 3 $ 3,400 00 $ 2,100 00 $ 1,575 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 4 ($ 700 00) ($ 400 00) ($ 700 00) Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 5 $ 1,972 00 $ 2,000 00 $ 2,000 00 Unit 2 Bid Alternate No 1 $ 400.00 3 $ 2,100.00 $ 1,575.00 , Total Amount Bid $139,594.00 $161,976 00 $163,857 50 *Century Services Company **Parks for Play Base Bid Unit 1 $ 75,967 00 $76,784 00 Base Bid Unit 2 $ 75,000 00 $ 8,805 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 1 $ 5,988 00 $ 4,086 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 2 $ 3,305 00 $ 1,916 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 3 $ 1,560 00 $ 1,049 00 Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 4 ($ 1,260 00) ($ 1,794 00) Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 5 $ 2,708 00 $ 2,148 00 Unit 2 Bid Alternate No 1 $ 1,560.00 $ 1,045.00 Total Amount Bid $164,828.00 $94,039 00 * Calculation error in submitted bid proposal ** Entire page missing from submitted bid proposal (incomplete bid) The Base Bid work consists of installation of the selected playground prototype to include play equipment, safety surfacing/subdrain, concrete mow strip, and concrete walk. ~ r= City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 12/3/02 **C-19373 80SPROUT 3 of 4 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SPRINKLE `N SPROUT IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE, INC FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS AND VAN ZANDT-GUINN PARKS The Bid Alternates for Unit 1 are • Alternate No 1 Installation of Whirl addition, to include concrete edging, safety surfacing, filter fabric and Whirl, and • Alternate No 2 Installation of Buck-A-Bout addition, to include concrete edging, safety surfacing, filter fabric, and Buck-A-Bout; and • Alternate No 3 Installation of three each 6-foot park benches, and • Alternate No 4 Deduct for 70 linear feet of concrete edging, adjustment from Base Bid edging layout; and • Alternate No 5 Installation of picnic station, to include 8-foot ADA compliant picnic table w/cooker and concrete slab) The Bid Alternates for Unit 2 are. • Alternate No 1 Installation of three 6-foot park benches. It is recommended that Base Bid Unit 1 in the amount of $66,313 00, Base Bid Unit 2 in the amount of $56,806 00, Unit 1 Bid Alternate No 3 in the amount of $3,400, and Unit 2 Bid Alternate No 1 in the amount of $3,400 00, totaling $129,919, as submitted by Sprinkle 'N Sprout Irrigation/Landscape, Inc. be approved for award of contract. Contract time is 45 working days In addition to the contract cost, associated contingency funding for construction inspection/ administration and possible change orders are $6,971 00 and $6,020 00 for Ridglea Hills and Van Zandt-Guinn Parks, respectively, for a total cost of $12,991 00 Sprinkle `N Sprout Irrigation/Landscape, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 11 % M/WBE participation The City's goal on this project is 10% Construction is anticipated to commence in January 2003, and be completed in March 2003 The annual budget impact on the General Fund for playground maintenance beginning in FY2002-2003 will amount to $2,379 00 for each site, totaling $4,758 00 Ridglea Hills and Van Zandt-Guinn Parks are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 8, respectively ~; City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE 12/3/02 REFERENCE NUMBER **C-19373 LOG NAME 80SPROUT PAGE 4 of 4 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SPRINKLE `N SPROUT IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE, INC FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS AND VAN ZANDT-GUINN PARKS FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that upon 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 Park Improvements Fund JP k Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) 1&2)C188 472001 080188800020 $ 76,684.00 Joe Paniagua 6140 2) C188 541200 080188800020 $ 76,684.00 Originating Department Head: 1 &2) C188 472001 080188800010 $ 66,226.00 2) C188 541200 080188800010 $ 66,226.00 Richard Zavala 5704 (from) APPROVED 12/03/02 3) C188 541200 080188800020 $ 69,713.00 ORDINANCE NO 15356 Additional Information Contact: 3) C188 541200 080188800010 $ 60,206.00 1) GG01 538070 0809020 $142,910.00 Mike Ficke 5746