PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 12
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for playground replacement at Bent Tree Meadow Park located at 4302 Creekmeadow Drive in an amount not to exceed $368,419.00 and Frankford Park located at 18400 Hillcrest Road in an amount not to exceed $387,275.00 - Henneberger Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five - Total not to exceed $755,694.00 - Financing: 2017 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund ($303,530.00) and 2024 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund ($452,164.00)
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BACKGROUND
The project scope is to replace both playground areas, to include new playground equipment, combination of engineered wood fibar/rubberized soft surfacing, and additional site improvements.
The Bent Tree Meadow Park Playground Replacement project scope includes replacing the existing playground area with new playground equipment, site grading, playground drainage improvements, solid sod installation in disturbed areas, and a playground safety audit. The project also provides a combination of engineered wood fiber and rubberized soft surfacing, along with additional site improvements included in the alternates.
• Alternate B3: Miracle Playground Equipment with Integral Shade.
• Alternate B4: Rubberized Surface Installation (Area P1).
• Alternate B9: Engineered Wood Fiber Surface Installation (Area P2).
• Alternate B10: Hi-Lo Drinking Fountain with Jug Filler and Pet Bowl Replacement.
The Frankford Park Playground Replacement project scope includes replacing the existing playground area with new playground equipment, site grading, playground drainage improvements, solid sod installation in disturbed areas, a playground safety audit, and concrete paving. The project also provides a combination of engineered wood fiber and rubberized soft surfacing, along with additional site improvements included in the alternates.
• Alternate F3: Miracle Playground Equipment with Integral Shade.
• Alternate F4: Rubberized Surface Installation (Area P1).
• Alternate F9: Engineered Wood Fiber Surface Installation (Area P2).
Henneberger Construction, Inc. has had no contractual activities with the City of Dallas within the past three years.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction August 2026
Complete Construction November 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 18, 2026, the Park and Recreation Board approved a construction services contract for playground replacement at Bent Tree Meadow Park located at 4302 Creekmeadow Drive and Frankford Park located at 18400 Hillcrest Road.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 7, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY25-26%20Memos/26-1988A%20Authorize%20a%20construction%20services%20contract%20for%20playground%20replacement%20at%20Bent%20Tree%20Meadow%20Park.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
2017 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund |
$303,530.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
2024 Bond Fund (Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund |
$452,164.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$755,694.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Henneberger Construction, Inc. |
Local |
73.33% |
The project bids were received on January 30, 2026, prior to the implementation of the DRIVE Program on March 1, 2026.
The contractor for this project will employ approximately 12 personnel.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following five bids were received and opened on January 30, 2026:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bent Tree Meadow Park Playground
Alternate Nos. B3,
Bidders Base Bid B4, B9, and B10** Total Bid
*Henneberger Construction, Inc. $ 95,319.00 $273,100.00 $368,419.00
8928 Fairglen Drive
Dallas, TX 75231
3i Construction Management $170,714.00 $258,190.00 $428,904.00
CGC General Contractors, Inc. $135,312.00 $257,833.00 $393,145.00
DL Meachum, L.P. $253,264.00 $298,860.00 $552,124.00
Northstar Construction, LLC $ 89,600.00 $304,800.00 $394,400.00
**Alternate B3 - provides for the construction of Miracle Playground Equipment / Integral Shade.
**Alternate B4 - provides for the construction of Rubberized Surface Installation (Area P1).
**Alternate B9 - provides for the construction of Engineered Wood Fiber Surface Installation (Area P2).
**Alternate B10 - provides for the construction of Hi-Lo Drinking Fountain W/ Jug Filler and Pet Bowl Replacement.
Frankford Park Playground
Alter. Nos. F3,
Bidders Base Bid F4, and F9** Total Bid
*Henneberger Construction, Inc. $134,475.00 $252,800.00 $387,275.00
8928 Fairglen Drive
Dallas , TX 75231
3i Construction Management $212,847.00 $220,314.00 $433,161.00
CGC General Contractors, Inc. $154,248.00 $219,130.00 $373,378.00
DL Meachum, L.P. $342,786.00 $271,811.00 $614,597.00
Northstar Construction, LLC $108,250.00 $276,100.00 $384,350.00
**Alternate F3 - provides for the construction of Miracle Playground Equipment / Integral Shade.
**Alternate F4 - provides for the construction of Rubberized Surface Installation (Area P1).
**Alternate F9 - provides for the construction of Engineered Wood Fiber Surface Installation (Area P2).
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Henneberger Construction, Inc.
Cynthia Henneberger, President
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