Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 5, 2011 for the HVAC Upgrades at Various Recreation Centers Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
TP Mechanical MAJ $1,953,424
Aggressive Mechanical MAJ $2,459,500
General Temperature MAJ $2,527,225
The work for which proposals were invited consists of HVAC replacements at Far East Recreation Center (1826 Lattimer Dr, 43227), Woodward Park Recreation Center (5147 Karl Rd, 43229), Antrim Park Shelter House (5800 Olentangy Rd, 43085), a new stairway at Barnett Recreation Center (1184 Barnett Rd, 43227), and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Principal Parties:
TP Mehcanical Contractors
Kelly Simerman (Contact)
2130 Franklin Road
Columbus, OH 43209
614-253-8556 (Phone)
20-0251494 exp. 3/2/2012
50+ (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 work may proceed as quickly as possible to replace and repair the deteriorating HVAC systems at these facilities.
Fiscal Impact:
$2,130,000 Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund #746
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with TP Mechanical Contractors for the HVAC Upgrades at Various Recreation Centers Project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,953,424.00 and a contingency of $176,576.00 for a total of $2,130,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,130,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 5, 2011 and the contract for the HVAC Upgrades at Various Recreation Centers Project 2011 will be awarded to TP Mechanical Contractors on the basis of the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with TP Mechanical Contractors for the HVAC Upgrades at Various Recreation Centers Project 2011 so that that work may proceed as quickly as possible to replace and repair the deteriorating HVAC systems at these facilities; 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 TP Mechanical Contractors for the HVAC Upgrades at Various Recreation Centers Project in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $2,130,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized to pay the cost thereof as follows:
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund #746
$2,130,000; Project #510035-100010, HVAC Improvements, OCA #728050, Obj Level 3 # 6620
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 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.