Advisory Board: Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
Subject: Livorna Park Revitalization
Contact: Public Works/Special Districts
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Livorna Park Revitalization Project was initially introduced to Supervisor Candace Andersen’s office in 2022. Over the past four years, the project’s scope has evolved following extensive community engagement and public input sessions with residents and the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) to establish project specifics, timelines, and budget expectations.
The total estimated cost going forward for the complete revitalization project is $5,310,400. Supervisor Andersen is supportive of this total budget, which incorporates labor costs, full-time inspection, professional engineering oversight, and quality controls to ensure the final execution aligns with the high standards expected by the Alamo community.
BACKGROUND & PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
• 2022: Project initiative was formally submitted to Supervisor Andersen’s office.
• 2022-2026: Multiple public community meetings and MAC updates were held to refine scope, adjust project parameters, and address community feedback.
• September 2026: The project officially went out to bid.
• Bidding & Evaluation:
o A total of four (4) bids were received.
o The lowest initial bid was invalidated due to missing required specific submission information.
o The lowest responsive base bid evaluated is $3,900,000.
o The county is currently pursuing the contract with the second-highest bidder (the lowest responsive bidder).
BUDGET & FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN
The total project forward cost of $5,310,400 is broken down into base construction, additive alternates, soft/administrative costs, and contingency allowances:
• Base Construction Bid (Lowest Responsive): $3,900,000
- (Note: The base bid covers standard park facilities but excludes mister systems and bench shade structures.)
• Additive Alternate 1 (Mister Play System): ~$235,000
• Additive Alternate 2 (Shade Structures over Benches): $126,700
2. Project Management, Permitting & Technical Support Services
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• Owner Rep Construction Management: $90,000.00
• Onsite Inspection - Full Time: $250,000.00
• Special Inspection Testing: $20,000.00
• Geotechnical Investigation Report/Support: $26,200.00
• Permits: $15,000.00
• Designer RFI Support (Stantec): $40,000.00
• In-House Project Management: $162,500.00
• In-House Misc Project Admin - Close Out: $15,000.00
• Subtotal (Soft Costs & Management): $618,700.00
3. Contingency Allowance
• Unforeseen Site / Construction Contingency: $430,000
COST JUSTIFICATION
The projected investment of $5,310,400 reflects the complete labor, specialized inspection, engineering oversight, and construction costs necessary to deliver a durable, top-tier asset.
NEXT STEPS & RECOMMENDATION
1. Proceed with awarding the contract to the lowest responsive bidder for the base scope plus additive alternates ($235k play misters and $126,700 shade structures).
2. Perform necessary pre-construction soil and geotechnical testing prior to shade structure installation.
3. Finalize administrative, permitting, and management oversight to ensure smooth construction execution and close-out.