Explanation
Background: Columbus City Council passed Ordinance 0811-2012 which made provisions for a Graffiti Abatement Assistance Program for owners of occupied structures, in accordance with Section 4525.16 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959. This Graffiti Abatement Assistance Program helps residential and commercial property owners to comply with the law by offering a no-cost graffiti removal services.
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (CC# 95-4348423, expiration date: 05/31/2014) to provide graffiti abatement services within the City of Columbus. These services will allow the City to remove graffiti from various surfaces on various structures such as but not limited to; occupied private residential structures, occupied commercial structures, fences, garages, where the owner has provided prior authorization to enter and remove the graffiti.
The Department of Development exercised due diligence by completing a competitive bid process in compliance with Columbus City Code Section 329, awarding professional service contracts through request for proposals. The request for proposal was prepared and posted on the City's solicitation web site. Also, they were provided to those who responded to the Solicitation Notice. There were three (3) bidders of which three (3) offerors attended a pre-bid meeting.
On June 5, 2012 at 1:00p.m., the Department of Development publicly opened three (3) bids received from:
1. Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc.
2. Contract Sweepers & Equipment Co.
3. Martin Painting and Coating Co.
After reviewing the bids, it was recommended that the award be made to Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $100,000, as they were the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Emergency action is necessary to allow vital program services to begin as soon as possible.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this c...
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