Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. for professional architectural and engineering consulting services for the renovation of the ventilation system at the North Market, 59 Spruce Street.
The work shall include design and contract administration for renovation of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, range hood exhaust and related fire protection systems.
The Office of Construction Management solicited Requests for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ), due back on August 25, 2010. The City received eight (8) proposals from the following firms (1, *FBE, 1, ^MBE): Teng and Associates, Inc., Star, Heapy Engineering, Karpinski Engineering, Kramer, Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., ^Dynamix, and *Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd.
A three-person committee evaluated the proposals, consisting of two members from the Office of Construction Management and one member from the North Market. Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. scored well in understanding the project, competence to perform, and past performance.
Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. Contract Compliance No. 31-1536631, expiration date November 26, 2010.
Fiscal Impact: This project is funded in the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget. The total cost of this contract is $136,7200.00.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. for professional architectural and engineering consulting services for the renovation of the ventilation system at the North Market, 59 Spruce Street; and to authorize the expenditure of $136,720.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($136,720.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to contract with an engineering firm for professional architectural engineering and interior design services to produce a complete set of bid documents for the renovation of the ventilation system at the North Market, 59 Spruce Street; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Construction Management advertised Requests for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) on August 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, a three-person evaluation committee recommended Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. as the most qualified firm; 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 contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Dynamix Engineering, Ltd. for professional architectural and engineering consulting services for the renovation of the ventilation system at the North Market, 59 Spruce Street.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $136,720.00, or so much thereof that may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in SECTION 1, be and is hereby authorized and approved to and approved as follows:
Division: 45-27
Fund: 733
Project: 570045-100000
OCA Code: 733045
Object Level: 06
Object Level 3: 6620
Amount $136,720.00
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.