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BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue, 90 West Broad Street.
On October 14, 2011, the Purchasing Office opened formal bid SA004139. There was only one bidder, McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc., who was responsive and responsible. Therefore, the Facilities Management Division recommends the bid award to McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.
A protective wax coating will be applied thoroughly and a preventive maintenance plan will be established upon completion of the project. The statue has lost over 90% of its protective coating, has a tarnished spotty appearance, and the surface of the statue is heavily soiled. The goal of the City is to return the Christopher Columbus Statue to an attractive uniform color.
The Columbus Arts Commission was consulted regarding this project and has approved its restoration and the manner in which McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. will approach the project. Also, since this work is weather sensitive it likely will not be completed until Spring 2012.
McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 34-1631388, expiration date April 27, 2013.
Fiscal Impact: The amount of this contract is $24,668.00. Funding is available in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management with McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. for professional conservation/preservation of the Christopher Columbus Statue at City Hall; and to authorize the expenditure of $24,668.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($24,668.00)
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