Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 16, 2010 for the Franklin Park Adventure Center HVAC Improvements Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Kirk Williams Co. MAJ $842,000
JA Guy, Inc. FBE $866,000
General Temperature Control MAJ $868,000
Gateway Mechanical MAJ $868,800
MRS Industrial MAJ $927,835
Mid-Ohio Mechanical, Inc. MAJ $953,000
Farber Corp MAJ $962,400
The work for which proposals are invited consists of:
· Remove existing AC equipment and boilers and install new.
· Relocate one air handler and rework/refurbish four air handlers; Add new coils.
· Install new DDC controls.
· Construct new mechanical room.
· Provide all new electrical for HVAC work and mechanical rooms and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Project improvements will make the current system more energy-efficient and add air conditioning to a facility that is programmed for clients that have a higher sensitivity to increased temperatures.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kirk Williams Service Company, LLC for the Franklin Park Adventure Center HVAC Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $842,000.00 and a contingency of $58,000.00 for a total of $900,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($900,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 16, 2010, and the contract for the Franklin Park Adventure Center HVAC Improvements was awarded to the lowest bidder, Kirk Williams Service Company, LLC; and
WHEREAS, said contract will provide HVAC Improvements at the Franklin Park Adventure Center; and andNow, Therefore,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract for the preservation of existing Recreation and Parks Facilities; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Kirk Williams Service Company, LLC for the Franklin Park Adventure Center HVAC Improvements Project.
SECTION 2. That expenditure of $900,000.00, or so much therof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from:
Fund: 746 / Project#: 510035-100010 / OCA#:728050 / Obj Level 3#: 6620 / Amount: $900,0000.00
SECTION 3. 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 4. That in accordance with Section 329.27 of the Columbus City Code, this council finds the best interest of the City is served by waiving and does hereby waive, Section 329.06 (Formal competitive bidding) of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 4. 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.