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Commission awards up to $87.04 million construction contract for India Basin Shoreline Park
Summary
The commission approved a construction contract to Clark Construction of up to $87,042,979 for phase 3 of India Basin Waterfront Park, covering shoreline stabilization, beach access, courts, playgrounds and trails. Staff said construction and partial soft costs are fully funded and that a remaining soft‑cost gap will be closed through grants and philanthropy.
The Recreation and Park Commission authorized awarding a construction contract to Clark Construction for up to $87,042,979 to complete phase three of the India Basin Waterfront Park project, staff said at the May 15 meeting.
David Froelich, project manager for the India Basin Waterfront Park projects, reviewed the multi‑phase project and said phase 3 includes shoreline stabilization, a central marineway lawn with a gravel beach for water access, a boathouse and floating dock, two basketball courts with stadium seating, an adventure playground, two new buildings (food pavilion and restroom) and trails connecting to the Bay Trail. Froelich said remediation of contaminated soil and prior phases were completed earlier and the work will adapt features to projected sea‑level guidance through 2100.
Froelich and Stacy (staff presenter) described procurement history: the project was advertised as a best‑value contract, the bid opening occurred on March 19, 2025; two bids were received and a bid protest was resolved on May 7, 2025. Clark Construction was deemed the responsive bidder. "The construction bids were significantly higher than the engineer's estimate," staff said; they are pursuing state and private funding to close a remaining soft‑cost gap and have a bridge loan from the 2020 bond as contingency.
Commissioners asked about contractor experience and inflationary risks. Staff said Clark has worked on city projects and exceeded subcontracting goals; the department will continue to manage cost risks and pursue additional funding sources. Following discussion and public comment in support, a commissioner moved and the commission approved the contract award with no recorded opposition.
Staff said construction and partial soft costs are fully funded at award, while some additional soft costs remain pending and will be addressed by grants, philanthropy or the bond bridge loan if necessary. The contract award authorizes work to proceed to finalize scope and begin construction.
