Explanation
Background: Ordinance 1602-2007, passed November 21, 2007, authorized the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for up to $325,000 to remove asbestos and demolish the former Schottenstein's and IGA stores on Parsons Avenue. The public bidding process brought higher bids than expected with the lowest and best bidder's total submitted as $449,245. Additional engineering services for the bidding documents totaled $18,000. It is also necessary for asbestos abatement post-testing and additional on-site inspections during the fill process both costing $10,000. Total cost for all services equals $476,245. An additional $152,245 will be needed.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 15, 2008. The project was advertised by Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. on behalf of Columbus Urban Growth Corporation and was advertised in Dodge Reports. Four bids were received and tabulated as follows:
Watson Shonebarger General LLC $449,245
Lowendick $569,790
O'Rourke Wrecking Co. $753,000
Colvin Gravel Co. Inc. $926,410
Award is to be made to Watson Shonebarger General LLC (cc# 31-1429409, expiration 9/5/2008) as the lowest, best, most responsive and most responsible bidder.
Fiscal Impact: $152,245.00 is available in the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the same fund; to amend Ordinance 1602-2007 by increasing the funding amount by $152,245.00; to authorize the expenditure of $149,671.00 from the Streets & Highways Fund 704; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,574.00 from the Development Limited Bond Fund No. 742. ($152,245.00)
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WHEREAS, Ordinance 1602-2007, passed November 21, 2007, authorized the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for up to $325,000 to remove asbestos and demolish the former Sch...
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