HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
_____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Christine Taylor
DATE: July 14, 2026
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial
Playgrounds & Water Parks, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 781-
25, for the acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks
and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 9021 – awarded to Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Strengthen Community and Quality of Life.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department owns a 9.62-acre developed parcel
named Briercliff Park, located at 3200 State School Road, Denton, TX 76201. On May 17, 2022, City
Council approved John R McAdams Company, Inc. for professional design services for the Briercliff Park
Master Plan (Ordinance 22-986). The master plan project consisted of public engagement, needs
assessment, conceptual designs, construction documents, and probable cost for the development.
The life cycle for a park master plan consists of the stages below. The project is currently in step 9.
1. Hire a consulting firm
2. Assessment & Rendering Creation
3. Community Engagement & Workshop Meetings
4. Board & Commissions Engagement
5. Final Adoption of Master Plan
6. Construction Document Creation
7. If applicable, Grant Writing/Application
8. Funding Allocation
9. Procurement Process/Construction
10. Grand Opening
From June to August 2022, McAdams, in coordination with Parks and Recreation staff, held a series
of planning meetings and conducted a site analysis of the existing park. This work resulted in an
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
initial conceptual rendering used to gather community feedback. In addition, the Development Service
Review Team (Planning, Engineering, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Fire, Transportation) reviewed
the initial conceptual plan and provided input to McAdams.
Design development and construction documents continued through 2025 to prepare for project delivery.
McAdams subcontracted Kraftsman, an aquatic engineering company, for the design and construction
documents related to the sprayground components. Kraftsman was utilized for the Carl Young Sr.
Sprayground project in Denton and is an approved Buy Board vendor, enabling cost-effective procurement
and construction management for the Briercliff sprayground. The pump room components will align with
the systems used throughout the other aquatic facilities for ease of replacing parts, operation, and
maintenance.
The proposed contract for Kraftsman will be one of two contractor companies managing the overall
construction of Briercliff Park. A separate sealed competitive bid will go out through Purchasing for the
primary general contracting firm that will oversee the remainder of the park and coordinate any overlapping
construction activities.
The City of Denton has been awarded a Local Parks Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD) in the amount of $750,000 for the renovation and development of Briercliff Park. All elements
relating to the grant scope must be completed no later than September 30, 2027.
The acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park has a total estimated
cost of $1,400,711. This estimate includes a $1,273,374 total base bid amount and a contingency of
$127,337. A contingency allowance, if any, is for the sole use of the City and will be subject to written
authorization by the City’s Project Manager and Program Manager.
Pricing obtained through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network has been competitively bid and
meets the statutory requirements of Texas Local Government Code 271.102.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 1, 2005, City Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Buy Board Cooperative
Purchasing Network (Ordinance 2005-034).
On May 17, 2022, City Council approved John R McAdams Company, Inc. for professional design services
for the Briercliff Park Master Plan (Ordinance 22-986).
On January 9, 2023, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board approved the design of Briercliff Park from
John R McAdams Company, Inc. (5-0).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, for the
acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks and
Recreation Department, for the amount of $1,273,374 with an additional 10% contingency of $127,337 in
the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks
Spring, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval, with a completion date by December 31, 2027. This Buy Board
contract expires on September 30, 2028.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These items and services will be funded from a combination of the following:
Requisition #175769 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $1,273,374.
The budgeted amount for this item is $1,400,711.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Monica Martin, 940-349-8232.
Legal point of contact: Leah Bush at 940-349-8333.
Funding Source Amount Project Number
Briercliff Park Improvements Park Project Fund $ 1,375,000.00 400358403
Briercliff Park Improvements Park Dedication Fund $ 25,711.00 400358915