The renovation and expansion of The REC of Grapevine took another step forward when a preconstruction services contract worth around $15,000 was awarded at the March 17 City Council meeting.
Clark Contractors will be the construction manager at-risk for the project.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith said the company will work with the city and project designer Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture to help ensure the project remains on time and in budget.
According to city documents, Clark Contractors staff will work with the city staff and design team to assist with cost estimating, scheduling, constructability review and the development of a guaranteed maximum price for construction.
The context
The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company has an office in Southlake, according to its website.
Clark Contractors were chosen out of a group of four firms interviewed by city staff Feb. 25, Smith said.
During his presentation to council, Smith said Clark Contractors was behind various renovations in Grapevine, including the Great Wolf Lodge and The Glass Cactus inside the Gaylord Texan, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Silverlake Office Building.
Smith said more than 40% of Grapevine residents are members of The REC, showing the important role the facility has in meeting the health, wellness, socialization and recreation needs of the community.
The details
According to previous reporting, Smith said the renovations would include adding 15,600 square feet and 16,938 square feet in total renovations. A new fitness area would be in the outside area, near the pool, to create a two-level workout space.
On the first level, the classroom, office space and child watch space would increase by 2,600 square feet.
The background
During a Nov. 4 council meeting, a $1.23 million contract with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture was approved for schematic design, design development and construction documents for the facility that includes a walking track, workout room, basketball courts and aquatics.
According to city documents from Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, the renovation would cost between $12 million and $14 million.
At the March 17 meeting, Smith said the design will continue through next February, and a guaranteed maximum price should be presented to the council in the spring of 2027.
