STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Group 3 Project for the rehabilitation of an athletic field and the installation of a restroom building at Thurgood Marshall Park located at 5150 Mark Trail Way - Northstar Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five - Total not to exceed $2,266,777.00 - Financing: TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($2,066,777.00) and Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($200,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract for the construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Group 3 Project for the rehabilitation of an athletic field and the installation of a restroom building at Thurgood Marshall Park located at 5150 Mark Trail Way with Northstar Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five, in an amount not to exceed $2,266,777.00.
On August 24, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CFDA / Assistance Listing No. 21.027, Federal Award Identification No. 2021-CS-21027, TPWD Contract No. CA-0003308, Project No. AR-000001) in the amount of $20,000,000.00 for the purpose of housing and workforce development, parks and trails, libraries and cultural centers, and citizens health and physical development, by Resolution 22-1240.
On February 19, 2025, February 26, 2025 and March 5, 2025, the Park & Recreation Department advertised in the Dallas Morning News, and posted on the City procurement website Bonfire, the plans, specifications, and requirements for open bid solicitation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Group 3 Project. A Pre-Bid Conference was held on February 26, 2025, and a closing date was scheduled for March 14, 2025. Due to a concern of low bidder turnout the bid closing date was extended to March 21, 2025.
On March 21, 2025, the Office of Procurement Services received bids from five contractors. After review of bids and selection of bid items it has been determined that Northstar Construction, LLC, is the lowest responsible bidder of the five. This award will consist of Base Bid Items and Alternate Bid Items, in an amount not to exceed $2,266,777.00. This project is funded by the TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and 2024 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund).
The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of an athletic field and the installation of a restroom building at Thurgood Marshall Park.
The following chart illustrates Northstar Construction, LLC’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
AVI DWU PKR TPW
Projects Completed 1 1 0 0
Active Projects 0 0 0 0
Change Orders 3 1 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction July 2025
Complete Construction January 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 24, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CFDA / Assistance Listing No. 21.027, Federal Award Identification No. 2021-CS-21027, TPWD Contract No. CA-0003308, Project No. AR-000001) in the amount of $20,000,000.00 for the purpose of housing and workforce development, parks and trails, libraries and cultural centers, and citizens health and physical development, by Resolution 22-1240.
On June 5, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved a construction services contract for the construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Group 3 Project for the rehabilitation of an athletic field and the installation of a restroom building at Thurgood Marshall Park located at 5150 Mark Trail Way.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$2,066,777.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 200,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$2,266,777.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$2,266,777.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
32.18% |
32.18% |
$724,323.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Northstar Construction, LLC -Non-local; Workforce - 15.38% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following five bids were received and opened on March 21, 2025:
*Denotes the successful bidder
Alternate Nos.
Bidders Base Bid H5, H9 Bid** Total Bid
*Northstar Construction, LLC $1,847,777.00 $419,000.00 $2,266,777.00
2112 Solona Street
Fort Worth, TX 76117
JC Commercial, Inc. $1,849,777.00 $516,000.00 $2,365,777.00
Roeschco Construction, LLC $2,268,988.00 $581,000.00 $2,849,988.00
C. Green Scaping, LP $2,471,922.90 $829,696.00 $3,301,618.90
The Fain Group, Inc. $2,741,750.00 $723,659.00 $3,465,409.00
**Alternate No. H5 - provides for CXT Premanufactured Restroom Building.
**Alternate No. H9 - provides for MUSCO Field Lighting System.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Northstar Construction, LLC
2112 Solona Street
Fort Worth, TX 76117
Michael A. Heimlich, Owner and President
817-244-8885
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