TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Kimberly Toon, CLGPO, Purchasing Manager
Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance Director
Plato Williams, Project and Contracts Manager
DATE: November 18, 2024
RE:
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Award Mable C Smith Park Bid to Alpha Builders for $595,000
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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 all residents.
Executive Summary:
Bids were received for the construction of Mable C. Smith Community Center. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Alpha Builders and Consultants, Fayetteville, NC in the total amount of $595,000.00
Background:
On March 15, 2016, Fayetteville voters passed a $35 million bond referendum for parks and recreation projects including several new projects as well as renovations to a few existing parks and facilities. Since voters approved the bond package, several projects have been completed and several more are currently under construction or under design.
Included in the bond package were improvements to the Mable C. Smith Park, the construction of a 2,900 SF building, expansion of the existing parking lot, a new splash pad, renovated playground, and walking trail improvements. Construction of the splash pad and new playground has been completed
This bid was solicited to complete the work already substantially underway from a previous contractor who resigned, prior to completion. The remaining existing project budget ($606,000) is sufficient to execute the bid. Staff also seeks Council's authorization to allocate $100,000 from the Capital Project Close Out Ordinance funds. These dollars will provide contingency and some FFE (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) for the building that shoul...
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