Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironside, Inc. for the Whetstone Sports Field Improvements Project. The contract amount is $1,495,471.55, with a contingency of $148,000.00, for a total of $1,643,471.55. An additional $2,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,645,471.55 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project includes grading, drainage, irrigation, and turf improvements to address ponding of water in the existing northern sports fields at Whetstone Park. By improving these fields it will allow for the fields to be used as intended with no flooding interruptions or safety concerns during the sports season. Wells and irrigation are also included in the improvements planned for these fields.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 4, 2024 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 26, 2024. Bids were received from the following companies:
Ironsite, Inc. (EBE): $1,495,471.55
JLD Construction (MBE): $1,641,597.00
Boss Excavating (MAJ): non-responsive
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Ironsite, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Ironsite, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their bid, Ironsite, Inc. has proposed the following vendors to fulfill the Office of Diversity and Inclusion project goal:
Garcia Surveyors (MBE)
US Utility Contractor (MBE)
Certification of the MBE’s and WBE’s being proposed are in good standing at the time the bid is being awarded.
Principal Parties:
Ironsite, Inc.
72 Holmes Street
Galena, Ohio 4...
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