Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 6, 2012 for the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Tree Removal Spring 2013 - Bid #6 Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Ansol Icee MAJ $241,000
National Tree Care MAJ $266,825
Youngs General Contracting MAJ $275,688
Tourmaline Properties MAJ $162,000 withdrawn
Project work consists of the following items:
Item #1 - removal of 413 trees for Planning Areas 1-12.
Item #2 - removal of 307 trees for Planning Areas 13-25.
Planning Areas: Citywide
Principal Parties:
ANSOL ICEE, Inc.
Mike Vilga (Contact)
P.O. Box 82044
San Diego, CA 92138
619-606-6978 (Phone)
043734597 (Contract Compliance) expires 5/26/2013
3+ (Columbus Employees)
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that these trees can be removed to help mitigate the potential damage created by the EAB.
Financial Impact:
$241,000.00
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with ANSOL ICEE, Inc. for the Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal Spring 2013 - Bid #6 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $241,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($241,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 6, 2012 for the for the EAB Tree Removal Spring 2013 - Bid #6 Project, and the contract will be awarded to ANSOL ICEE, Inc. as the lowest and best responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Recreation and Parks Department that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that these trees can be removed to help mitigate the potential damage created by the emerald EAB, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with ANSOL ICEE, Inc. for the EAB Tree Removal Spring 2013 - Bid #6 Project in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $217,818.75 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702 as follows:
Project #510039-100002 (EAB), OCA# 723902, Obj Level 3 # 6621
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $23,181.25 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 286 as follows:
Grant#511206 (EAB), OCA# 511206, Obj Level 3 # 6621
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.