Explanation
Background:
The Camp Chase Rail Trail project will construct a 10-ft. trail along the existing rail corridor from West Sullivant Avenue to Eureka Avenue. The project will include engineering plans for the trail, including field survey, easements, preliminary structure analysis, public involvement, geotechnical, environmental survey, and permitting.
In December of 2012, the Department organized a selection team, and in accordance with Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Code, a Request for Proposals was solicited.
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on December 20, 2012 for Engineering Services as follows:
Status
Korda/Nemeth MAJ
Toole Design Group MBR
ADR & Associates MAJ
Baker Engineering MAJ
Patrick Engineering MAJ
ms Consultants MAJ
The team of Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. was recommended, and the Director of Recreation and Parks concurred. The team based their recommendation on project understanding, competence and experience, past performance, and proposed schedule.
Principal Parties:
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
1650 Watermark Drive, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 487-1650
John Panovsky, PE
John.panovsky@korda.com
Contract Compliance # 31-0922991
Fiscal Impact:
$313,420.00
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $313,420.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond fund 702; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0368-2012; to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Camp Chase Trail project; to authorize the expenditure of $313,420.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($313,420.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on December 20, 2012 for engineering services related to the Camp Chase Trail Project 2013 and will be awarded to Korda...
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