Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services related to the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009 Project in the amount of $61,200.00.
Services will include schematic design, design development, construction document services and bidding and construction administration services.
Proposals for this project were received from seven (7) consulting firms. Three (3) firms were interviewed and it was determined that Kramer Engineers, Inc. proposal and experience exceeded the other firms. Kramer Engineers, Inc. was selected based on experience, availability and knowledge of the project site.
The project includes: HVAC system evaluations at the following Recreation Centers: Woodward Park, Barnett, Schiller, Lazelle Woods and Sawyer. Once evaluations are complete, cost estimates will be done to determine what sites will be renovated. Determining factors will be the conditions of the existing system as well as cost.
Contract Compliance Number for Kramer Engineers, Inc. is #31-1035777 and they are contract compliant through 05/29/2010.
Fiscal Impact:
$61,200.00 is budgeted in the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009 Project and to authorize the expenditure of $61,200.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund. ($61,200.00)
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WHEREAS, proposals were received from seven (7) firms for professional services in conjunction with the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009 Project; and
WHEREAS, interviews were conducted with three (3) firms and Kramer Engineers, Inc. was selected based on experience, availability and knowledge of the project site; and
WHEREAS, the project includes evaluations of the HVAC systems at Woodward Park Recreation Center, Barnett Recreation Center, Schiller Recreation Center, Lazelle Woods Recreation Center and Sawyer Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, the project improvements will allow for repair and upgrade to heating and cooling components at various 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 Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services in conjunction with the HVAC Improvements at Various Locations 2009 Project, in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $61,200.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702; Dept. 51-01; Project Title: Facilities Improvements; Project No. 510035; OCA Code 644526; Object Level 3, 6680 to pay the cost thereof.
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 this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law