Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 28, 2006, for the Brentnell Recreation
Center Improvements Project, as follows:
Status Amount
Gutknecht Construction Majority $2,085,000
Hopewell Constructors FBE $2,165,000
Central Ohio Building Majority $2,236,000
Project includes general trades, plumbing, HVAC, fireprotecton, electrical, gymnasium addition, and closed circuit
camera.
The Contract Compliance Number for Gutknecht is #31-0935568.
A contingency amount of $200,000.00 is being included in this project.
Emergency legislation is necessary so project can begin immediately to allow completion of gymnasium addition
prior to Fall 2006.
Fiscal Impact:
$2,285,000.00 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 Gutknecht Construction Company for the Brentnell Recreation Center Improvements Project, to authorize the expenditure of $2,285,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund. , and to declare an emergency. ($2,285,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 28, 2006, and the contract for the Brentnell Recreation Center Improvements Project will be awarded on the basis of the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder; now, therefore and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary enter into contract so project can begin immediately and gymnasium addition can be completed prior to Fall 2006; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Dire...
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