Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Farber Corporation, for the Central Safety Building HVAC Renovation Phase Two Project, in the amount of $4,370,600.00.
Work for this project consists of replacing the existing HVAC equipment including but not limited to VAVs, Air Handlers, associated controls and electric, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Finance and Management publicly opened two (2) bids on November 17, 2022:
1. Farber Corporation $4,370,600.00
2. General Temperature Control $4,783,000.00
Farber Corporation’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $4,370,600.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0746886 (expires 5/24/24, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 4282.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: It is requested this ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to expedite the project which will allow the contractor to order materials with a long lead time.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund - Fund No. 7701, however, an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget will be necessary.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with Farber Corporation for the Central Safety Building HVAC Renovation Phase Two Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $4,370,600.00 within the Safety General Obligations Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($4,...
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