Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue, 90 West Broad Street.
On October 14, 2011, the Purchasing Office opened formal bid SA004139. There was only one bidder, McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc., who was responsive and responsible. Therefore, the Facilities Management Division recommends the bid award to McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.
A protective wax coating will be applied thoroughly and a preventive maintenance plan will be established upon completion of the project. The statue has lost over 90% of its protective coating, has a tarnished spotty appearance, and the surface of the statue is heavily soiled. The goal of the City is to return the Christopher Columbus Statue to an attractive uniform color.
The Columbus Arts Commission was consulted regarding this project and has approved its restoration and the manner in which McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. will approach the project. Also, since this work is weather sensitive it likely will not be completed until Spring 2012.
McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 34-1631388, expiration date April 27, 2013.
Fiscal Impact: The amount of this contract is $24,668.00. Funding is available in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management with McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue at City Hall; and to authorize the expenditure of $24,668.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($24,668.00)
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WHEREAS, the Facilities Management Division desires to both restore and preserve the Christopher Columbus Statue, 90 West Broad Street; and
WHEREAS, Facilities Management and the Columbus Art Commission have worked collaboratively on the restoration of the Christopher Columbus Statue; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Art Commission voted unanimously at its June 23, 2011 Commission Hearing to endorse the "Option 1 - Simple Wash and Heat Applied Wax" treatment proposal contained in the June 20, 2011 Condition Report submitted by McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office solicited a formal competitive bid for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue, 90 West Broad Street; and
WHEREAS, McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory is the most responsive and responsible bidder, now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue, 90 West Broad Street.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $24,668.00, or so much thereof that may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in SECTION 1, be and is hereby authorized and approved as follows:
Division: 45-50
Fund: 733
Project: 570030-100120
OCA Code: 733120
Object Level 1: 06
Object Level 3: 6620
Amount: $24,668.00
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 ordinance.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.