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Pre-RFPParks & RecreationDetected Jun 1, 2026

The Parks FY 2026-2027 budget presentation requests funding for specific upgrades at the "Almost Heaven" park, including walking trail lights budgeted at 70,000 and a new parking lot at 155,000. The overall parks budget request also includes hiring two Parks Maintenance Technicians and identifies a total park upgrade cost of 225,000 and parks personnel cost of 89,210 (314,210 total). These planned improvements will require design, materials, and construction for lighting and paving, as well as potential electrical service extensions and ADA-compliant parking layout. Because these are still framed as budget requests, there is an opportunity for park design firms, electrical contractors, paving companies, and outdoor lighting suppliers to help refine scope and standards and later compete for construction work once the budget is approved and projects are authorized.

Branding of the park as "Almost Heaven" suggests a named facility where visible improvements and pub...

City of ManvelAlmost Heaven park lighting and parking lot improvements

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Parks & Recreation

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

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Award & contract

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