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 2 Project for the installation and replacement of playground areas, equipment, and surfaces, the installation of playground shade structures, underground utilities, a drinking fountain, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at three parks including: Blue Bird Park located at 4139 West Red Bird Lane, Park in the Woods Park located at 6800 Mountain Creek Parkway, and Pecan Grove Park located at 3443 West Kiest Boulevard - C. Green Scaping, LP, single bidder - Not to exceed $1,652,495.60 - Financing: TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract to install and replace playground areas, equipment, and surfaces, the installation of playground shade structures, underground utilities, a drinking fountain, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at three parks including: Blue Bird Park located at 4139 West Red Bird Lane, Park in the Woods Park located at 6800 Mountain Creek Parkway, and Pecan Grove Park located at 3443 West Kiest Boulevard with C. Green Scaping, LP.
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 2 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 a single bid from C. Green Scaping, LP. After review of the bid, and selection of bid items, it has been determined that C. Green Scaping, LP, is the lowest responsible bidder. This award will consist of Base Bid Items and Alternate Bid Items in an amount not to exceed $1,652,498.60. This project is funded by TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
The scope of work includes the installation and replacement of playground areas, equipment and surfaces, the installation of new playground shade structures, underground utilities, a drinking fountain, site hardscape and softscape improvements, and furnishings.
The following chart illustrates C. Green Scaping, LP’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 June 5, 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, underground utilities, a drinking fountain, site hardscape and softscape, and furnishings at three parks including: Blue Bird Park located at 4139 West Red Bird Lane, Park in the Woods Park located at 6800 Mountain Creek Parkway, and Pecan Grove Park located at 3443 West Kiest Boulevard.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
TPWD Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$1,652,495.60 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
3 $ 562,277.00 (Blue Bird Park)
3 $ 587,437.10 (Park in the Woods Park)
3 $ 502,781.50 (Pecan Grove Park)
Total $1,652,495.60
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 |
|
$1,652,495.60 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
32.07% |
72.16% |
$1,192,495.60 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• C. Green Scaping, LP - Non-local; Workforce - 16.67% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following single bid was received and opened on March 21, 2025:
**Alternate Nos.
A1a, A1b, A1c, A6a,
A6b, A6c, A6d, A6j,
A7a, B3a, B3b, B3c,
C3a, C3b, C3c
Bidder Base Bid Bid Total Bid
C. Green Scaping, LP $424,963.50 $1,352,666.20 $1,652,498.60
Blue Bird Park
**Alternate No. A1a - provides for Landscape Structures Playground Equipment
**Alternate No. A1b - provides for Playground Shade Structure
**Alternate No. A1c - provides for Poured in Place Rubber Playground Surface
**Alternate No. A6a - provides for Water Service
**Alternate No. A6b - provides for Trench Excavation
**Alternate No. A6c - provides for Concrete Curb and Gutter
**Alternate No. A6d - provides for Hi Lo Drinking Fountain and Pet Bowl
**Alternate No. A6j - provides for Electrical Service
**Alternate No. A7a - provides for Site Lighting
Park in the Woods Park
**Alternate No. B3a - provides for GameTime Playground Equipment
**Alternate No. B3b - provides for GameTime Shade Structure
**Alternate No. B3c - provides for GameTime Poured in Place Rubber Playground Surface
Pecan Grove Park
**Alternate No. C3a - provides for GameTime Playground Equipment
**Alternate No. C3b - provides for GameTime Shade Structure
**Alternate No. C3c - provides for GameTime Poured in Place Rubber Playground Surface
OWNERS/EXECUTIVES
C. Green Scaping, LP
C&C Green Enterprises, LLC Owner
Cathleen Ruiz Owner and President
Curtis J. Green Owner and Vice President
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