Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Marker Construction, LLC to provide construction services associated with the Marion Franklin Pool Replacement Project. The modification amount is $743,711.00, with a contingency of $263,016.00, for a total of $1,006,727.00. An additional $3,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,009,727.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Recreation and Parks Department is delivering this project using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) format. This modification is for requested design modifications and unforeseen permitting delays. Design modifications were requested after the start of construction for the efficient operation and safe winterization of the two pool structures. The original pool system was designed without draining to dry conditions in summer or winter use. Operational constraints required full draining of the pool system during summer use. Safety constraints required the pool system to empty throughout the winter without oversight. The pool system was redesigned to capture these operation and safety requirements while the project was in construction. These changes resulted in additional costs and time.
The anticipated start of construction was also delayed from October 13th to January 13th due to the withholding of the Ohio Department of Health Pool permit by that authority. Multiple rounds of revisions and clarifications were presented to the Ohio Department of Health to produce an approved design. These delays resulted in additional charges from the contractor. The original completion date of the project was May 24, 2026. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will be May 28, 2027.
Amount of Additional Funds: $1,009,727.00
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: This modification is needed to accommodate operational imp...
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