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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with T & M Asphalt Paving for Bicentennial Park Improvements Phase II ($532,431.00)
Memorandum
On September 18, 2023, City Council approved the renaming and dedication of Southeast Area Park to Bicentennial Park. To commemorate Ann Arbor's Bicentennial, Bicentennial Park is undergoing several significant improvements, including the installation of the City's first splash pad, replacement of the existing play structure, renovations to the existing pavilion and restrooms, removal of barriers identified in the ADA transition plan and overall site improvements.
In coordination with the other proposed park Bicentennial Park enhancements, this project will include the resurfacing of the existing southern asphalt parking lot, and the existing park drive to Ellsworth Road as described in the plans and specifications.
The project bid documents also included two alternate bid items for consideration. The first alternate item included the paving of the existing northern gravel parking lot and drive to Packard Road. The second alternate item included resurfacing existing asphalt sidewalks throughout the park. Parks staff are recommending the addition of the second alternate to include resurfacing the existing asphalt sidewalks based on funding availability.
Solicitation of Bids:
Park staff solicited bids with Invitation to Bid #4755 through the City's Procurement Unit. The bid documents were advertised on the City's Website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. On October 10, 2024, five (5) proposals were received and publicly opened. The City evaluated the bids and found no irregularities. T & M Asphalt Paving was the lowest responsible bidder for the project. Use of Federal funds require the project to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding is available from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were allocated to this project. Cit...
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