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Haslet Park Board delays Veterans Memorial Garden renovation as bids and scope remain unclear
Summary
The Haslet Park Board reviewed bids and scope for renovating the Veterans Memorial Garden, discussed hardscape and brick work, cited a previously circulated bid of about $23,780 and asked for additional estimates before taking formal action.
The Haslet Park Board discussed renovation plans for the Veterans Memorial Garden but postponed formal action while it seeks additional bids and clarity on hardscape work and maintenance needs.
Board members reported that several contractors either failed to deliver written proposals or had sent proposals that did not reach the committee. A previously-circulated proposal figure of $23,780 was mentioned during discussion, but members said they needed updated, confirmed bids before committing funds.
Nut graf: The board’s veterans garden committee walked through scope items — removing decayed soil and weed barrier, installing a new weed barrier and bedding, laying concrete to provide a stable base for bricks, and resetting bricks — and emphasized the need for uniform bid specifications and confirmation whether city crews can help with demolition and concrete work. No contract award or appropriation was made; the board asked the committee to collect at least three current bids and return a recommendation.
What was discussed Committee members said one contractor (Gerrick) indicated a bid was ready but that it may not have gone through to the committee’s email distribution. Members reviewed earlier notes: one committee member had recorded a preliminary figure of $1,400 but later located a proposal that read $23,780 (transcript references that figure as "23,780"). Committee members stressed that some vendor quotes had expired (noted as valid for 30 days) and must be refreshed.
Board members said the renovation should address failing weed barrier and that hardened base work is needed so donor bricks can be removed and reset on concrete rather than loose soil. James (identified in discussion as a staff contact) was cited for recommending concrete underlay so bricks can later be removed and replaced when donors buy bricks. Members discussed coordinating with city crews for demolition tasks but noted hardscape portions might require contractors who perform that work.
Decision and next steps The board did not approve any renovation contract. The item was postponed so the committee can obtain updated quotes that include hardscape scope and confirm whether the city’s maintenance crew can assist with portions of the work. Committee members were directed to provide an itemized scope and comparable bids so the board can evaluate cost and maintenance implications before Memorial Day or other event deadlines.
Ending: timeline and follow-up Committee members said they would reach out for a third bid and ask contractors to confirm availability and firm pricing; members set a follow-up to return with updated bids and a recommended vendor for formal action at a future meeting.
