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FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT OF CONTRACT K-1819-133 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE NORMAN FORWARD RUBY GRANT PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PHASE 1.
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BACKGROUND: On 13 October 2015, the citizens of Norman voted to fund the Norman Forward Quality of Life projects with a limited term 1/2% sales tax increase for 15 years. This initiative included a number of high priority projects identified in the 2014 Library Master Plan Update, the 2009 Norman Parks and Recreation Master Plan and additional projects designed to provide recreational opportunities for Norman residents. One such project was the initial construction of Ruby Grant Park.
DISCUSSION: On April 9, 2019, City Council approved Contract K-1819-133 with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. to provide construction management at risk (CMAR) services for the Ruby Grant Park project. The initial contract amount of $17,575 was approved for the purpose of providing pre-construction services which included plan review, design assistance, bidding services and value engineering. On October 22, 2019, City Council approved Amendment #1 to Contract K-1819-133 in the amount of $5,134,292.
On Dec 4, 2020 a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Ruby Grant Park. The park features an inclusive playground, extensive walking and cross-country running trails, a new dog park, an 18-hole disc golf course, large stone pavilions and restroom facilities.
On March 12, 2021, the project reached substantial completion for Phase 1 of the project. All work under the amended Contract K-1819-133 is complete with the exception of fence and cable materials and install, signage for the North Restroom, wayfinding steel signs and installation of signs. Per the Competitive Bidding Act, Crossland Construction has submitted a $26,601 Letter of Credit for the work to ensure its completion within 6 months from the Final Agenda closing date.
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