Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Park Construction topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves $87 million contract to build India Basin Shoreline Park; staff say construction bids exceeded estimates
Summary
The commission authorized a construction contract award to Clark Construction for the India Basin Shoreline Park renovation (phase 3) up to $87,042,979; staff said bids were higher than estimates and funding includes public and private sources with a bond bridge loan available if needed.
The Recreation and Park Commission voted to award a construction contract to Clark Construction Co. for the India Basin Shoreline Park renovation — phase 3 of the India Basin Waterfront Park — in an action that authorizes up to $87,042,979 for construction, staff said.
David Froelich, project manager for the India Basin Waterfront Park projects, told the commission the three-phase initiative began with remediation at 900 Innis and subsequent park construction; phase 3 will renovate the existing India Basin Shoreline Park and combine it with the remediated site to create a roughly 10-acre waterfront park. Major elements in phase 3 include shoreline stabilization and habitat creation, a central marine-way lawn with a gravel beach for human-powered watercraft, a boathouse and floating dock, restroom and food pavilion buildings, two basketball courts with stadium seating, an adventure playground, and multiuse trails connecting to existing shoreline paths.
Froelich said the project was advertised as a best-value contract and the bids were “significantly higher than the engineer’s estimate.” After a bid protest was resolved, Clark Construction was deemed the responsive bidder. Staff said the construction contract plus partial soft costs are funded; additional private and public funds remain under discussion to close a soft-cost gap and the department has created a bridge loan from the 2020 bond to cover shortfalls if necessary.
Stacy (last name provided in staff packet) told the commission the project is guided by an Equitable Development Plan developed with community partners and said the park is intended to provide programming and amenities that serve Southeast San Francisco neighborhoods. Commissioners asked about Clark Construction’s experience; staff said Clark met minimum qualifications, exceeded subcontracting goals and has experience on city projects. The commission approved the contract by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
