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Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,787,499 to Wells Brothers Construction Co., Inc. for the Olsen Park Phase II Project (3CRPK1887) [Budget Impact - Parks Bond]
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Department:
Engineering
Meeting Date:
January 7, 2025
Contact Name:
Rachel McIntyre
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-765-0581
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment A: Olsen Park Phase 2_Resolution_January 2025
Attachment B: Olsen Park Phase 2_Certified Bid Tab
Attachment C: Olsen Park Phase 2_Bid Set_Overall Plan
Attachment D: Olsen Park Phase 2_Construction Contract Award Rendering
PURPOSE:
This resolution requests the award of a construction contract for the Olsen Park Phase II project to Wells Brothers Construction Co., Inc. of Turkey, NC, in the amount of $1,787,499.
BACKGROUND:
This project is funded from the Wilmington Parks Bond Referendum, which among other projects, provided funding for the continuation of Olsen Park Phase II improvements. In September 2018, the existing maintenance facility at Olsen Park flooded during Hurricane Florence. The City of Wilmington (City) is receiving obligated FEMA funding to replace the facility. A new maintenance facility is being designed and constructed under a separate project.
The Olsen Park Phase II project, which includes a multipurpose field, four pickleball courts, an asphalt drive with 20 additional parking spaces, and approximately 3,600 linear feet (0.7 miles) of asphalt trail, was advertised for bid on August 21, 2024. A bid opening was held on October 8, 2024, and three bids were received. Wells Brothers Construction Co, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a base bid of $1,764,712. There is sufficient funding to award Alternate #3, which will install conduit for future sports lighting of the multipurpose field and pickleball courts for $12,659, and Alternate #6, which will install electrical conduit and ground fault circui...
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