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City of Fayetteville
File #: 26-0215    Version: 1 Name: Approve McArthur Road Sports Field Complex Construction Contract
Type: Other Items of Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/25/2026 In control: City Council Special Meeting
On agenda: 4/8/2026 Final action:
Title: 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
Attachments: 1. McArthur Sports Complex - Certified Bid Opening 2-16-2026_, 2. - Mc Arthur sports complex 4.6.26 PDF, 3. Bill Ellis Resume, 4. Highlighted subs, 5. Purchasing McArthur Recommendation Package Revised 040726, 6. 040826 Presentation - McArthur
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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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/restroo...

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