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CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-2021-25, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-2021-46 BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY AND RGROUP, INC., D/B/A UNITED TURF AND TRACK IN THE AMOUNT OF $648,720; PERFORMANCE BOND B-2021-39, STATUTORY BOND B-2021-40, AND MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2021-25 FOR THE NORMAN FORWARD GRIFFIN PARK PHASE 4 NORTHWEST FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: On October 13, 2015 Norman citizens passed the Norman Forward Initiative which will fund various projects through a 1/2 % sales tax increase over 15 years. Included in the Norman Forward Initiative is an upgrade of the Griffin Park Soccer Complex. Eventually all of the Griffin Park sports fields will be converted to soccer and will include the creation of 20 youth fields. The regrading of fields 5 and 6 along with the irrigation, drainage, retaining walls, and ADA accessibility. The Griffin Park fields were built originally with a crowned, or curved, surface, which was the preferred construction at that time. The Norman Youth Soccer Association approached the City of Norman with this project, requesting a more current soccer field design which calls for a flat playing surface. A flat surface enhances the flow and speed of the game. Changing the grade and resurfacing, as well as removing the old drainage areas and addition of ADA accessibility between the fields, enhancing the visibility and overall experience for fans and players.
DISCUSSION: A Request for Proposal (RFP), including a complete set of engineered plans and specifications, was prepared. On October 1st and 8th 2020, RFP-2021-25 for the Griffin Park Phase 4 - Northwest Field Improvements Project was advertised in The Norman Transcript, the City of Norman website, as well as, on Sport Field Construction Association website. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on October 6th, 2020, in which, seven general contractors were in attendance. Four bids were received. The architects estimate for this pro...
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