Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 28, 2009 for the Red Bank Marina Boat Launch Improvements Project, as follows:
Status Amount
ProCon Professional Construction Services Majority $127,234.00
The Righter Company, Inc. Majority $158,700.00
WB Republic Builders, LLC Majority $178,800.00
Central Ohio Building Co. Majority $190,070.00
Project Contingency to be included in the legislation, $4,266.00, for project contingency.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of demolition, new concrete abutments, concrete support pads, steel piles, floating groundout dock, site work, electrical work and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Project improvements will made possible through a grant from ODNR to replace and update the dock area at the Red Bank Boat Launch which has started to deteriorate. The sidewalk will be updated to make the site more ADA accessible. The overhead lighting will also be updated and replaced so that it is safer for the public.
Contract Compliance Number for ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. is #311701026. Contract compliant through: 08/06/2010
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the Red Bank Marina Boat Launch Improvements Project, to authorize the expenditure of $131,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($131,500.00)
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WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 28, 2009, and the contract for the Red Bank Marina Boat Launch Improvements was awarded on the basis of the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract so project can begin immediately to allow for lead time of ordering the docks as well as completing the project within a low water time frame, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with ProCon Professional Construction Services, for the Red Bank Marina Boat Launch Improvements in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $131,500.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 286, Dept. 51-01, as follows, to pay the cost thereof:
Fund Type Project No. Project Title Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Grant 517041 Red Bank Recreation 6621 517041 $131,500.00
Section 3. That for the purpose of paying for any contingencies which may occur during this project, the amount of $4,266.00 has been included in Section 2, above. This amount will be expended only after approval by the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, certification by the City Auditor, and approval of the City Attorney.
Section 4. 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 legislation.
Section 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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.