Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Goodale Park Fountain Improvements project.
Background: In 2007, the Friends of Goodale procured design and construction contract of the (at the time) new fountain feature in Goodale Park Pond. As part of the design, the fountain pumps were installed under the surface of the pond water. Since that time, the decision to install the pumps underwater has proven to be difficult to maintain and has since failed. The fountain has not been operational since 2017.
Again, working with the Friends of Goodale, a Consultant was hired (paid for by Friends group) to redesign the fountain pump system. This project will remove the existing underwater system and install a new pump system within an underground pit outside the pond edge. This will not only provide a better pump system but will also allow the capability to maintain as necessary. Following this project, the Goodale Park pond fountain and associated lighting will be once again operational.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 13, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 29, 2019. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
The Righter Company, Inc. (MAJ) $293,560.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that The Righter Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
The Righter 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:
The Righter Company, Inc.
2424 Harrison Road
Columbus, OH 43204
Bradley Nadolson, (614) 272-9700
CCN: 31-088920
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 1/19/2020
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to allow the maximum timefram...
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