Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building restroom renovation project.
The scope of work is part of an ongoing project for various renovations at the Municipal Court Building located at 375 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215.
A competitive bid process was conducted via BidExpress on behalf of Facilities Management Division, in which there were (2) bids received.
1. Black Bronco Construction LLC $100,000.00
2. Setterlin $194,842.00
Black Bronco Construction’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $100,000.00.
Fiscal Impact: A transfer and capital budget amendment within the Construction Management Capital Fund will be necessary for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $100,000.00 within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, bids for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project were received and opened on behalf of Facilities Management Division on March 2,2026; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation was from Black Bronco Construction in the amount of $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to award and execute a contract for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer and expenditure of funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Facilities Management Division, to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, and safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, is authorized to enter into contract with Black Bronco Construction for the Municipal Court Building Restroom Renovation Project, in an amount up to $100,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the actions authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in Fund 7733 - Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund, in Object Class 06, Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the actions authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in Fund 7733 - Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund, in Object Class 06, Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is hereby amended 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 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage from the earliest period allowed by law.