Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements Project. The contract amount is $762,000.00, with a contingency of $250,000.00, for a total of $1,012,000.00. An additional $3,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,015,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Marion Franklin Community Center is located at 2801 Lockbourne Road in the Far South Community. The building envelope is deteriorating and allowing water infiltration, causing damage to the building. This contract will improve the aesthetics of the building and restore the envelope, improving the longevity of usage. The exterior improvements will include new storefront windows, and brick tuck-pointing. The project will also include sealing the exterior, replacing vertical windows on the roof, and resurfacing the parking lot. There will also be updates to the security camera system at both Marion Franklin Community Center and the Marion Franklin Pool.
Along with the improvements at Marion Franklin, this project will also replace the glass block entrance at Lazelle Woods Community Center to new storefront windows. These older style glass block walls are difficult to maintain and individual broken blocks cannot be replaced. As a result, the entire wall requires replacement.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 30, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on July 23, 2026. Bids were received from the following companies:
Berglund Construction Company: $762,000.00
2K General: $974,239.00
General Maintenance: $994,500.00
Setterlin Building Company: $1,092,500.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Berglund Construction Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Berglund Construction Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Berglund Construction Company
8410 South South Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60617
John McHugh, (773) 374-1000
Contract Compliance Number: 007180
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: July 15, 2027
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to complete the work of securing the exterior building envelope before winter 2026-2027.
Benefits to the Public: The project will continue to improve departmental facilities for continued use and enjoyment by the public for many years.
Community Input/Issues: The community has expressed the desire for well-kept facilities and amenities through public workshops, social media, and direct contact with City staff.
Area(s) Affected: Far South (64), Far North (32)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by updating and renovating existing park facilities.
Fiscal Impact: $1,015,000.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,015,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,015,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $1,015,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company in order to complete the work of securing the exterior building envelope before winter 2026-2027, all for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare and, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Berglund Construction Company for the Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements Project.
SECTION 2. 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 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 ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account 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 are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $1,015,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is 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.