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Board hears details for larger Lovell Park maintenance building; contract to RDR Construction LLC recommended
Summary
Directors were briefed that the original $75,000 budget for a Lovell Park metal storage building proved too small; staff reported a total project cost (with contingency) and said RDR Construction LLC submitted the lowest bid and a performance bond will be required.
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. — District staff updated the board on plans to build a larger maintenance storage building at Lovell Park and said the original $75,000 allocation proved too small once equipment needs were detailed.
Staff said the building will be sited in the parking lot across from the pool near the wood shop and existing maintenance building so equipment can be consolidated. The selected structure is a metal prefab building; the lowest bidder was RDR Construction LLC, which staff said is not a local contractor but submitted the lowest price.
Staff told the board the total project cost including contingency will be presented in the contract packet. Project management staff explained standard construction protections: a bid bond during procurement and a 100% labor and performance bond when the contract is awarded so the district can call the bond if a contractor fails to complete the work.
Directors asked about groundbreaking timing; staff said scheduling depends on contract award and ordering lead times for the metal building. Board members also raised concerns about contingency for contractor default; staff confirmed bonds are part of the contract package and that some local contractors had bid but RDR was lowest.
Ending: A formal contract will be brought to the board for approval; staff will include the full cost breakdown and schedule once the contract details and procurement are complete.
