Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Company, Inc. for the North Bank Pavilion Interior Renovations and Fountain Conversion Project. The contract amount is $733,300.00, with an alternate of $40,334.00 and a contingency of $100,000.00, for a total of $873,634.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $876,134.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
North Bank Pavilion is a premiere rental venue generating more than $250,000.00 in annual revenue for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. Although there have been additional projects to expand its amenities since original construction, the original structure and associated fountain have components dating to when it was first built. In order to keep this facility meeting premiere facility standards, many items need updated and renovated. This will include replacement of HVAC equipment which is at the end of its useful life and approaching failure.
The fountain system is failing and many of the over 15 year old components are no longer available. Renovations would require complete replacement of most internal components. Since the current location of the fountain conflicts with desired programming, this project will remove the fountain without replacement. The area will be expanded to a support larger event space, as requested by guests.
Peak rental season runs April through October and the goal is to minimize any impact to the events calendar. The project is planned to begin construction in late fall 2025 so that the facility may be available for rentals in spring 2026.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status): Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 6, 2025 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 10, 2025...
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