STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 8
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 1 Project for the replacement of playground areas, equipment, and surfaces, the installation of playground shade structures, prefabricated restrooms, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at four parks, including: Danieldale Park located at 540 West Wheatland Road, Meadow Stone Park located at 2700 Meadow Stone Lane, Beckley-Heights Park, located at 6700 Starkey Street, and Twin Falls Park located at 6300 South Polk Street - Northstar Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $2,957,000.00 - Financing: TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract to install the replacement of playground areas, equipment, and surfaces, the installation of playground shade structures, prefabricated restrooms, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at four parks including Danieldale Park located at 540 West Wheatland Road; Meadow Stone Park located at 2700 Meadow Stone; Beckley Heights Park, located at 6700 Starkey Street; and Twin Falls Park located at 6300 South Polk Street with Northstar Construction, LLC.
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 Park and Wildlife Grant Group 1 Improvements 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 three 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 three. This award will consist of Base Bid Items and Alternate Bid Items, in an amount not to exceed $2,957,000.00. This project is funded by the TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
The scope of work includes the replacement of existing playground areas, equipment and surfaces, the installation of new playground shade structures and new prefabricated restroom buildings, site hardscape and softscape improvements, and furnishings.
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 0 0 1 0
Change Orders 0 0 1 0
Active Projects 0 0 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 No. 22-1240.
On May 15, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved a construction services contract for the construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Group 1 Project for the replacement of playground areas, equipment, and surfaces, the installation of playground shade structures, prefabricated restrooms, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at four parks, including: Danieldale Park located at 540 West Wheatland Road, Meadow Stone Park located at 2700 Meadow Stone Lane, Beckley-Heights Park, located at 6700 Starkey Street, and Twin Falls Park located at 6300 South Polk Street.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$2,957,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
3 $ 790,400.00 (Beckley-Heights Park)
3 $ 700,500.00 (Twin Falls Park)
8 $ 686,900.00 (Meadow Stone Park)
8 $ 779,200.00 (Danieldale Park)
Total $2,957,000.00
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 |
|
$2,957,000.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
32.29% |
32.29% |
$954,850.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Northstar Construction, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 15.38% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following three (3) bids were received and opened on March 21, 2025:
*Denotes successful bidder
**Alternate Nos.
D2a, D2b, D4, D7,
D10, D11, D12, D15,
D16, M2a, M2b, M4,
M7, M8, M9, M10,
M13, M13, B1a, B1b,
B4, B10, B11, B12,
B13, B16, B17, T1a,
T1b, T4, T7, T8, T9,
T10, T13, T14, T15
Bidders Base Bid Bids Total Bid
*Northstar Construction, LLC $ 486,350.00 $2,470,650.00 $2,957,000.00
2112 Solona Street
Fort Worth, TX 76117
C. Green Scaping, LP $ 629,954.50 $2,481,310.60 $3,111,265.10
ALCC, LLC $1,771,122.62 $2,818,682.53 $3,789,627.88
Danieldale Park
**Alternate No. D2a - provides for Playworld Playground Equipment.
**Alternate No. D2b - provides for Playworld Shade Structure.
**Alternate No. D4 - provides for Rubber Playground Surface for New Playground.
**Alternate No. D7 - provides for Rubber Playground Surface for Existing Playground.
**Alternate No. D10 - provides for Sanitary Line Service.
**Alternate No. D11 - provides for 1-1/2” Water Line Service.
**Alternate No. D12 - provides for Electric Service.
**Alternate No. D15 - provides for CXT Prefabricated Restroom Building.
**Alternate No. D16 - provides for Hi Lo Drinking Fountain and Pet Bowl.
Meadow Stone Park
**Alternate No. M2a - provides for Playworld Playground Equipment.
**Alternate No. M2b - provides for Playworld Shade Structure.
**Alternate No. M4 - provides for Rubber Playground Surface.
**Alternate No. M7 - provides for Sanitary Line Service.
**Alternate No. M8 - provides for Reinforced Concrete Parking Lot and Street Pavement.
**Alternate No. M9 - provides for 1-1/2” Water Line Service.
**Alternate No. M10 - provides for Electric Service.
**Alternate No. M13 - provides for CXT Prefabricated Restroom Building.
**Alternate No. M15 - provides for Hi Lo Drinking Fountain and Pet Bowl.
Beckley Heights Park
**Alternate No. B1a - provides for Landscape Structures Playground Equipment.
**Alternate No. B1b - provides for Landscape Structures Shade Structures.
**Alternate No. B4 - provides for Rubber Playground Surface.
**Alternate No. B10 - provides for Sanitary Line Service.
**Alternate No. B11 - provides for Reinforced Concrete Parking Lot and Street Pavement.
**Alternate No. B12 - provides for 1-1/2” Water Line Service.
**Alternate No. B13 - provides for Electric Service.
**Alternate No. B16 - provides for CXT Prefabricated Restroom Building.
**Alternate No. B17 - provides for Hi Lo Drinking.
Twin Falls Park
**Alternate No. T1a - provides for Landscape Structures Playground Equipment.
**Alternate No. T1b - provides for Landscape Structures Shade Structures.
**Alternate No. T4 - provides for Rubber Playground Surface.
**Alternate No. T7 - provides for Sanitary Line Service.
**Alternate No. T8 - provides for Reinforced Concrete Parking Lot and Street Pavement.
**Alternate No. T9 - provides for 1-1/2” Water Line Service.
**Alternate No. T10 - provides for Electric Service.
**Alternate No. T13 - provides for CXT Prefabricated Restroom Building.
**Alternate No. T14 - provides for Hi Lo Drinking Fountain and Pet Bowl.
**Alternate No. T15 - provides for Chain Link Fencing.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Northstar Construction, LLC
Michael A. Heimlich, Owner and President
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