BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On April 17, 2018, City Council passed Resolution 2018-13 authorizing a budget appropriation in the amount of $178,675 to Project Dream Play toward completion of the Willow Creek Park Playground (Willow Creek Station). Project Dream Play is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that initiated vision for the project and has raised funds in support. Currently, Project Dream Play has raised approximately $339,000 for the project, including the $178,675 commitment from the City.
On January 15, 2019, City Council authorized a contract in the amount of $32,500 with La Terra Studio for the design of the Willow Creek Park Playground The project consists of an accessible playground to be construction at the northern section of Willow Creek Park.
Bids for the Willow Creek Park Playground were opened on June 11, 2019. A total of five bids were received as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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Grod Construction, LLC
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$482,484.50
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North Rock Construction, LLC
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$485,741.71
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Cole Construction, Inc.
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$301,468.00
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Northstar Construction, LLC
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$486,160.00
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Northridge Construction Group, LLC
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$543,893.19
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The apparent low bidder was Grod Construction, LLC who submitted a bid of $482,484.50. La Terra Studio has reviewed their bid and determined that they are the lowest responsible bidder.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The financial impact will be $482,484.50. Remaining funds in the amount of $146,175 are budgeted for City match for project Dreamplay (Parks Department Budget, Account 01-7000-07-00, Capital Outlay/Special Request). Project Dream Play’s anticipated contribution under separate agreement is $143,000. Remaining funds in the amount of $193,309.50 will come from Fund Balance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Willow Creek Park Playground contract be awarded to Grod Construction, LLC in the amount of $482,484.50.