Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Berglund Construction Company, for the 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project, in the amount of $520,000.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00.
The scope of work includes installation of preformed seals, replacement of sealant in isolated locations, window frame beauty cap reinstallation and repairs, glass window pane replacement, installation of new sheet metal finish system at the interior main entry, and installation of new self-adhering stainless-steel flashing between the existing metal wall panels and curtainwall frames, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the bidding documents.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The project was let by the Office of Construction Management through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Of the 506 vendors solicited, 190 were Minority-owned, 2 were Veteran-owned, 306 were Small Business-owned, and 109 were Women-owned.
The Director of Finance and Management publicly opened two (2) bids on October 11, 2024. Neither of the bids received held minority-designated status.
1. Berglund Construction Company $520,000.00
2. Buckeye Construction & Restoration $689,932.00
Berglund Construction Company’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $520,000.00. Their DAX Vendor Account No. is 7180 (expires 7/16/25, Majority-designated).
3. SUBCONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION: The ODI-assigned goal for this project is 13%. Berglund Construction Company proposed using the following subcontractor to meet this goal:
Company Name City/State ODI Designation
Anthony Hudson Jr, DBA
D-4 Construction LLC (Vn# 10311) Pickerington/OH MBE
Minority vendor certification was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund and an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget will be necessary for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Berglund Construction Company for the 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project; to authorize a transfer up to $122,000.00 and an expenditure up to $522,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget. ($522,000.00)
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WHEREAS, two (2) bids for 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project were received and publicly opened in the office of the Director of Finance and Management on October 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Berglund Construction Company in the amount of $520,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to award and execute a construction contract for the 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project in the amount of $520,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to encumber and expend funds up to $2,000.00 to provide for payment of prevailing wage services associated with said project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer and expenditure of funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund - Fund No. 7733; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Office of Construction Management, to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract for the 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project, for the preservation of the public Safety, peace, property and safety; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Berglund Construction Company, for the 77 North Front Street - Curtainwall Sealants project, in an amount up to $520,000.00, and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services from the Department of Public Service and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00.
SECTION 2. That a transfer of up to $122,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund - Fund No. 7733, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That an expenditure of up to $522,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund - Fund No. 7733, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended, in the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund - Fund No. 7733, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.