Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department modify an existing contract with Pavement Protectors, Inc. DBA M&D Blacktop to provide construction services associated with the Hard Surfaces Program 2024 - Phase 2 Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $854,402.25, with a contingency of $29,000.00, for a total of $883,402.25. An additional $1,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $884,402.25 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Hard Surfaces Program is an annual program to improve concrete and asphalt surfaces. This project modification addresses additional improvements needed at four parking lots and connecting drives at the Anheuser-Busch Sports Park Complex. This resurfacing work needs to align with existing construction contracts bringing pickleball courts, lighting, and turf infields to the sports complex. This resurfacing and related efforts need ample time to not cause disruptions to scheduled programming. All of these improvements will elevate the sports complex facilities that allow for national level events such as the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association’s Gay Softball World Series.
Additionally, the Sustainable Columbus Team at the Department of Public Utilities has allocated $50,000.00 in their operating budget to support a “cool surfaces” project that will install solar reflective color coating at Blackburn Park. In collaboration with Sustainable Columbus and City Council, the additional color coating at Blackburn Park is being included with this modification to reduce project costs. This product is piloted for future funding allocations for "Smart Surfaces" with the goal of reducing overall ambient temperatures within Columbus Recreation and Parks properties based on Sustainable Columbus' 2022 Urban Heat Island Study.
Amount of Additional Funds: $884,402.25
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen:...
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