TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
DATE: April 8, 2026
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Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the apparent lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Group III Management for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex project in the total amount of $13,663,000Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for its citizens.
Strategic Objective 4.2: Enhance diverse recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities.
Executive Summary:
The Council requested that the bid for the construction of the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex be brought back to City Council during a Work Session to allow for the collection of additional information.
Bids were received for the construction of McArthur Road Sports Field Complex. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Group III Management, Kinston, NC in the total amount of $13,663,000.
If approved by City Council, the project team for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex will be as follows:
• General Contractor - Group III Management, Inc.
• Architect - Del Crawford, Crawford Design Company
• Owners Advisor - Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC
• City Project Staff - Joseph Staton /Roger Hunt, Project & Contract Manager, and
• Dan LaMontagne, Freese & Nichols
Background:
A full master plan has been developed for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex site by a design team including architecture and engineering professionals. The scope of the project includes:
• Clearing and grubbing of approximately 68 acres.
• Construction of:
o 12 baseball fields, parking facilities, landscaping, walkways and utilities
o Three structures consisting of a 600 SF maintenance building, 1,104 SF concession/restroom building, and 2,871 SF multi-use building.
CONFORMING BIDDERS TOTAL PRICE
Cooper Tacia General Contracting Co. Raleigh, NC $14,549,646
Allen Grading Company, Goldsboro, NC $17,520,000
Group III Management, Kinston, NC $13,663,000
Swinerton Builders, Raleigh, NC $13,852,000
Sanford Contractors, Sanford, NC $14,945,000
NON-LICENSED SUBMISSION
Eastern Builders Inc., Jacksonville, NC
Issues/Analysis:
The bids notice was advertised on December 12, 2025, with a bid opening date of February 12, 2026.
Budget Impact:
The current approved total project budget is $22,931,018. Funded through previously parks and recreation general obligation bonds and limited obligation bonds. The limited obligation bonds will be issued when the project is near completion and final price is known.
Options:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the apparent lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Group III Management for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex project in the total amount of $13,663,000.
2. Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Motion to Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the apparent lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Group III Management for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex project in the total amount of $13,663,000.
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Attachments:
Bid Tab - McArthur Road Sports Field Complex