Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Baumann Enterprises, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project, in the amount of $85,554.70.
The scope of work includes complete demolition of old Fire Station #16 located at 1130 Weber Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43224 including removal of existing structure, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, structural components of the building 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 via Vendor Services and Bid Express. Of the 519 vendors solicited, 193 were Minority-owned, 319 were small business-owned, 121 were woman-owned, and 2 were veteran-owned.
Three (3) bids were opened on April 29, 2024 from:
1. Baumann Enterprises, Inc. $ 85,554.70
2. Mr. Excavator $163,900.00
3. Sunesis Environmental $120,010.00
None of the bids received held Minority-designated status.
Baumann Enterprises, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $85,554.70. Their DAX Vendor Account No. is 6932 (expires 4/26/26, Majority-designated).
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Baumann Enterprises, Inc.
3. MINORITY PARTICIPATION: The ODI-assigned goal for this project is 20%. Baumann Enterprises proposed subcontractor MU Trucking, an MBE-designated vendor, to meet 10% of this goal. Baumann Enterprises submitted a Request for MBE/WBE Goal Waiver and Documentation of Good Faith Effort for the remaining 10% and was approved by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
MU Trucking’s minority vendor certification was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: It is requested this ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to expedite removal of this deteriorated property and blight within the community.
5. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund - Fund No. 7701 for this project.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Baumann Enterprises, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project; to authorize an expenditure of $85,554.70 within the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($85,554.70)
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WHEREAS, three (3) bids for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project were received and publicly opened in the office of the Director of Finance and Management on April 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Baumann Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $85,554.70; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Office of Construction Management, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project, in an emergency manner in order to expedite removal of the deteriorated property and blight within the community; for the immediate 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 Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Baumann Enterprises, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Station #16 Demolition project, in an amount up to $85,554.70.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $85,554.70, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the monies in the foregoing Sections shall be paid upon order of the Director of Finance and Management, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.