The Median Renovation - 15th Street project includes the planting of trees in medians and the installation of an irrigation system from Custer Road to Mill Valley Drive and Independence Parkway to Coit Road on 15th Street. The current irrigation system is non-operational, and salvageable equipment has been retained and is being reused. All tree removals are due to poor health of trees due to previous weather events, disease, insect damage, poor nursery stock, or trees that have outgrown their growing space.
The Parks and Recreation Department opened bids on May 5, 2026, for Median Renovation - 15th Street, Project No. PKR-P-00103. Nine complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap. The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Central North Construction, LLC in the amount of $371,999.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., operating as the project design consultant, reviewed the lowest responsive and responsible bid and evaluated their listed references. Based on their assessment and recommendation letter, the Parks and Recreation Department accepts and recommends the project award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Central North Construction LLC, and their bid submission in the amount of $371,999.
The project has several benefits. Planting trees will increase the tree canopy coverage in Plano as outlined in Plano’s Urban Forestry Master Plan. The planting of the trees near roadways helps reduce the urban heat island effect, reduces road noise, captures CO2 and particulate matter, reduces storm water run-off, and improves aesthetics and safety on 15th Street.