Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. in order to replace worn or outdated playground equipment with new equipment designed to meet all current safety and accessibility standards. Additionally the project will include significant repairs needed to existing equipment that is beyond the capabilities of the Recreation and Parks maintenance staff. City Council set aside $50,000 in the General Permanent Improvement Fund 748 for the Healthy Places Project to be used to help purchase fitness trail equipment in partnership with the Recreation and Parks Department.
Community input has been received through presentations to area commission and other resident groups. Work will be completed at the following parks:
Big Run Park (15)
Indian Mound Park (23)
Innis Park (11)
Lazelle Woods Park (3)
Maybury Park (24)
Olde Sawmill Park (2)
Sancus Park (3)
Scioto Woods Park (8)
Walnut View Park (24)
Weinland Park (13)
Wexford Green Park (25)
Windsor Park (14)
Woodward Park (6)
Misc. Site Furnishings (99)
The costs for this project will be $508,250.00 with a contingency of $51,750.00 for a total of $560,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 2, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 22, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status Bid Amount
Builderscape MAJ $508,250
Tyevco MAJ $556,735
After review the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Builderscape, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: Builderscape, Inc.
Vendor Address: 7500 Industrial Parkway, Plain City, OH 43064
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Chris Matthews 614-679-2588
Contract Compliance Number: 200537419
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: May 3, 2015
Number of Columbus Based Employees: 15+
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exis...
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