Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. for the Bicentennial Park Electric Replacement Project. The contract modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is a total of $22,189.00.
The electric power feed near the amphitheater at Bicentennial Park has failed and is no longer operational. Ordinance 0680-2026 authorized a contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. install a new drop and power feed at a new location within the park. While work was underway, it was determined that additional boring is needed in order to install conduit from a nearby manhole to the proposed transformer location. The Columbus Division of Power (DOP) stated that it is the contractor’s responsibility to supply the conduits and the DOP will supply the wire and make terminations. Due to the manhole being located within the sidewalk and entry to the park, these hard surfaces will be disturbed in order to install the conduit, resulting in additional restoration of hard surfaces as well. Revised drawings of the project also need to be provided to the Division of Power. As a result of these unforeseen changes, an additional $22,189.00 needed for the project. Restoring power within the park, prior to the busy spring and summer event season, is critical to the success of many community events. The original project completion date of the project was December 30, 2026. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will remain December 30, 2026.
Amount of Additional Funds: $22,189.00
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: The need for additional conduit and related was not realized prior to the notice to proceed. These services were not foreseen until the work was underway.
Why It Is Not In The Best Interest For The City To Award Additional Services Through Another Procurement Process: It is in the best interest of the City to cont...
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