Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Raymond Irrigation System Pond Improvements Project. The contract amount is $195,142.20, with a contingency of $21,021.33, for a total of $216,163.53.
This project will design a new water storage pond that will support a new irrigation system serving both Raymond Memorial Golf Course and Wilson Road Golf Course. The pond will be located at Raymond Memorial Golf Course near the 13th tee and will provide benefits to both facilities.
Raymond Memorial Golf Course opened in 1954 and hosts approximately 40,000 rounds of golf each year, the highest number among the six golf courses operated by Columbus Recreation and Parks. Wilson Road Golf Course opened in 1971 and welcomes nearly 30,000 visitors annually, provides an affordable and accessible place for new and experienced golfers to enjoy the game.
The existing water supply systems that support irrigation at both courses have declined in capacity over time and can no longer provide enough water to meet operational needs. The new pond will create a reliable water source for overnight watering and will allow for an improved irrigation system. A new system will help maintain healthy turf and quality playing conditions at both golf courses. It will also protect the City's investment in these public recreation facilities and enhance the experience of the thousands of visitors who use them each year.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions: Proposals were advertised to firms that were pre-qualified through the bi-annual Request for Statement of Qualification (RSFQ) process, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 24, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 8, 2026. Request for proposals were received by the following companies:
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
Osborne Engineering
DLZ, Inc.
Of note, professional services contracts ...
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