Description
The City of Austin is soliciting bids for the complete design‑build of Phase I of John Trevino Jr. Metro Park. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and incidentals required to construct a multi‑use park that includes a wildflower meadow, invasive‑species removal, picnic shelters, nature‑play playground equipment, trail and sidewalk connections, a formal entry point, access road, parking lot, rain‑garden stormwater controls, shade and ornamental trees, utility upgrades, and a restroom pavilion. The project must meet Sustainable SITES® certification requirements and comply with the City’s Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP). Estimated solicitation value is $6.5 million; work must be substantially completed within 300 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion 60 days thereafter. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 10 Oct 2026, and all bids are due by 2 PM on 19 Nov 2026.
• Scope: earthwork, grading, utility installation, irrigation, storm‑water management, landscaping, playground & shelter fabrication, restroom construction, and associated civil/structural/electrical/mechanical work.
• Sustainability: SITES accreditation, use of native plantings, rain‑gardens, erosion control, and low‑impact construction methods.
• Contract value: $6,500,000 (estimated).
• Schedule: 300 calendar days for substantial completion; 60 days for final completion.
• Mandatory compliance: MBE/WBE participation goals, ROCIP insurance, bid bond (≥5 % of bid), performance/pay bonds (100 % of contract).
• Key contacts: Project Manager – Mel Fuechec (512‑974‑5635, [email protected]).