Explanation
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 28, 2011 for the HVAC Improvements 2012 Design as follows:
Status
Kramer Engineers MAJ
Advanced Engineering FBE
DLZ MBE
Dynamix MBE
Karpinski Engineering MAJ
Roger D Fields & Associates MAJ
X-Cel Engineering ASN
Consultant shall provide architectural and engineering services to prepare plans and specifications for bidding for the installation of new HVAC systems including new air conditioning at Barnett Recreation Center (1184 Barnett, 43227), Marion Franklin Community Center (2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus 43207), and Lazelle Woods Community Center, (8140 Sancus Boulevard, Columbus 43235). Control work will be included at most locations. Work is to include the evaluation of existing HVAC systems at Marion Franklin and Lazelle Woods, and the addition of some air conditioning systems. Services shall include the necessary field surveys, program development in conjunction with department staff, reports, proposals, cost estimates, bid documents and construction administration services.
Principal Parties:
Kramer Engineers, Inc.
Ralph Kramer (contact)
394 Oak Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 233-6911
Contract Compliance #31-1035777
Contract Compliant through 10/19/2012
5+ Columbus Employees
Subcontractors Listed in Proposal:
Celtic Company (FBE)
Rogers Krajnak Architects (MAJ)
Perfect Design Solutions (MBE)
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that design work will be completed in time to begin construction during the summer / fall seasons.
Fiscal Impact:
$308,500.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this professional services contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers, Inc. for professional services related to the HVAC Improvements 2012 Design; to authorize the expenditure of $288,500.00 and a contingency of $20,000.00 for a total $308,500.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($308,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals for professional services were received and evaluated by the Recreation and Parks Department for HVAC Renovations at Various Centers Project; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.12 of the Columbus City Codes, the contract will be awarded to Kramer Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $308,500.00; 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 said contract for the preservation of existing Recreation and Parks Facilities; 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 Kramer Engineers, for professional services in conjunction with HVAC Renovations at Various Centers.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $308,500.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, as follows:
$308,500.00, Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund
Fund# 702, Project #510035-100010, OCA#723510, Obj Level 3 # 6681
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.