Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with M&D Blacktop for the Hard Surface Improvements 2020-2021 Project. The contract amount is $622,826.80, with a contingency of $279,000.00, for a total of $901,826.80. An additional $2,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $903,826.80 being authorized by this ordinance.
Each year, the Recreation and Parks Department allocates a portion of the Capital Improvements Budget to the improvement of existing hard surfaces and new installations of hard surfaces. This particular contract focuses on the removal and replacement of existing asphalt and concrete surfaces that are highly used by the public, including entry drives, parking lots, and walkways. By improving these surfaces, safe and easy access can be ensured to the parks and facilities. Areas for improvement were initially considered through recommendations from internal staff and public involvement. All requests were assessed through a Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) form and were given a rating from 0, meaning the worst condition, to 100, meaning the best condition. All requests were prioritized for action based on their respective PCR scores. From there, staff confirmed which projects to move forward with.
The Hard Surface Improvements 2020-2021 Project includes the following locations:
Franklin Park
Madison Mills Park
Krumm Park
Northmoor Park
Innis Park
Willow Creek Park
Northcrest Park
Driving Park
Goodale Park
Blackburn Park
Mentel Memorial Golf Course
Airport Golf Course
Whetstone Park
Lazelle Woods Park
Dodge Park
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 25, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 18, 2021. This project was also picked up by various local and regional plan rooms and dis...
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