Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Schooley Caldwell Associates for professional services related to the Griggs Boat House Project, for the amount of $287,500.00.
Schooley Caldwell Associates was selected for this project from proposals received from six (6) firms. It was determined that Schooley Caldwell proposal and experience far exceeded the other firms. Schooley Calwell was selected based on experience, availability, and knowledge of project. Project includes the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration for Griggs Boat House.
The Contract Compliance Number for Schooley Caldwell Associates is #31-0972509
Emergency action is necessary to allow project to begin as soon as possible.
This project is being funded by the Ohio State University, built on City of Columbus Recreation and Parks' property.
Fiscal Impact:
$287,500.00 is required and has been deposited in the non - Bond Fund 785 to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Schooley Calwell Associates for professional services related to Griggs Boathouse Project, to authorize the expenditure of $287,500.00 from the non bond fund 785, and to declare an emergency. ($287,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received from six firms for professional services related to the Griggs Boathouse Project; and
WHEREAS, the contract will be awarded based on experience, availability, and knowledge of project site; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract to allow project to begin as soon as possible; now, therefore
WHEREAS, City Council Ordinance #0879...
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