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Wayne council awards $956,230 contract for Gowdy Park Phase 1 improvements
Summary
City council approved the low bid from AAA Underground of Westland for Gowdy Park Phase 1, funded by state and federal grants and a Water and Sewer Fund contribution; project includes a new amphitheater, decorative concrete plaza and landscaping and is expected to start after contract signing.
The Wayne City Council voted to accept the lowest bid for Gowdy Park Phase 1 improvements, awarding the contract to AAA Underground of Westland, Michigan, for $956,230, with funding from state and federal grants and $251,154 from the city’s Water and Sewer Fund plus a 10% contingency.
A city staff member identified in the meeting as Miss Cohen said, "we got both, state, federal, and county grants for this project" and added, "We have, dollars 931,528 left out of our 3 grants, which will cover, more than what we need with the $2.51, $1.54 coming out of water and sewer." She explained that pavement and engineering costs tied to restoring the reservoir area justify using water and sewer funds: "the flat work is the continuation or the completion of the project from removing the reservoir. So we have to restore the grounds back the way they were."
Project engineer Ray Parker described the work that will be completed in Phase 1: "Phase 1 is getting the entire plaza back to the way it was with new decorative concrete. We will have the new amphitheater installed, and we will have lighting, landscaping, a sprinkler system." He said the main plaza circle will feature three types of decorative concrete in a sunburst pattern, a reoriented raised stage facing the park to improve sound, and bollards and planters to keep vehicles out of the pedestrian areas.
Council members asked about timing and site impacts. Parker said the contractor plans to mobilize "as soon as we get contracts signed and get everything in place" and estimated the total construction time at "4 to 5 months." He added that AAA Underground has multiple crews and is finishing another $10 million park project in Westland before starting here.
The council approved the award by voice vote after a motion. City staff noted a 10% contingency for unforeseen items and said the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has offered to cover any serious shortfalls if necessary.
All funding sources and the contingency were discussed during the public presentation and the council’s questions. No amendments to the bid award were proposed at the meeting.
