Explanation
Background:
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 28, 2012 for the Westgate Recreation Center Renovation - Design as follows:
Status
Braun Steidl MAJ
Abbot Studios MAJ
DLZ MBE
JL Bender MAJ
Meyers & Associates MAJ
Moody Nolan MBE
MSA Sport MAJ
Rogers Krajnak MAJ
Schorr Architects MAJ
SHP MAJ
Star Consultants MBE
Williams Architects MAJ
Consultant shall provide architectural and engineering services to prepare plans and specifications for bidding for renovations to Westgate Recreation Center, 455 S. Westgate Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43204. Work is to include general building improvements and renovations such as: replacing exterior/ interior doors and windows, HVAC renovations/replacement, lighting and electrical improvements, ceiling and flooring repairs/replacement, painting, plumbing improvements, structural improvements, carpentry, asbestos abatement, security cameras, possible room addition including ADA access to the second floor and other renovation items. Services shall include the necessary field surveys, program development in conjunction with department staff, reports, proposals, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction administration services.
Planning Area: 15
Principal Parties:
Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc.
James Bresler (contact)
234 N. Fifth Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-9555
Contract Compliance #34141083
Contract Compliant through 6/26/14
25+ Columbus Employees
Subcontractors Listed in Proposal:
Dynamix Engineering (MBE)
SMBH (MAJ)
MKSK (MAJ
Fiscal Impact:
$450,000.00
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc. for professional services related to the Westgate Recreation Center Renovation Design project; to authorize the expenditure of $428,300.00 and contingency of $21,700.00 for a total of $450,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 28, 2012 for the Westgate Recreation Center Renovation Design project, and Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc. was selected as the highest ranked offer; and
WHEREAS, the consultant shall provide architectural and engineering services to prepare plans and specifications for bidding for renovations to Westgate Recreation Center, 455 S. Westgate Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43204; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary to contract with Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc. for professional services related to Westgate Recreation Center Renovation Design project in order to complete the design phase and allow for construction to start during 2013 season; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Recreation and Parks Director is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc. for professional services related to Westgate Recreation Center Renovation Design project.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $450,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund No. 702 as follows to pay the cost thereof:
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702, Project #510035-100016 (Westgate), OCA#723516, Obj Level 3 #6681
SECTION 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared 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.