Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 28, 2006, for Turnberry Irrigation Improvements, as follows:
Status Amount
Commercial Irrigation Majority $768,000
All Green Irrigation Majority $793,000
EMI Majority $843,000
Project includes new irrigation system at Turnberry Golf Course.
The Contract Compliance Number for Commercial Irrigation & Turf, Inc., is #37-1226066.
A contingency amount of $75,000.00 is being included in this project.
Emergency legislation is necessary so project can be completed prior to busy summer golf season.
Fiscal Impact:
$843,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Commercial Irrigation & Turf, Inc., for the Turnberry Irrigation Improvements Project, to authorize the expenditure of $843,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($843,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 28, 2006, and the contract for the Turnberry Irrigation Improvements Project will be 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 be completed prior to busy summer golf season; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Commercial Irrigation & Turf, Inc. for the Turnberry Irrigation Improvments Project, in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department...
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