Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 27, 2006, for the 2006 Playgrounds Improvements, as follows:
Status Amount
McDaniels Construction MBE $346,746
M & D Blacktop Majority $414,410
The Righter Co. Majority $456,750
Downing Majority $544,211
Brookside Majority $556,700
Project includes supply and installation of playground equipment, basketball courts, asphalt repairs, site furnishings, and plant material at various city playgrounds.
The Contract Compliance Number for McDaniels Construction is #31-1145406.
A contingency amount of $30,000.00 is being included in this project.
Emergency legislation is necessary to allow material to be ordered and arrive prior to fall installation.
Fiscal Impact:
$376,746.00 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 McDaniels Construction for 2006 Playground Improvements, to authorize the expenditure of $376,746.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($376,746.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 27, 2006, and the contract for the 2006 Playground Improvements will be awarded on the basis of the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder; now, therefore
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract to enable receipt of material prior to fall installation; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with McDaniels Construction for the 2006 Playgrou...
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