Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Elford, Inc., for the Department of Public Safety’s Community Response Team #2 Relocation project, in the amount of $2,397,180.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in the amount of $5,000.00.
This project will construct a police substation inside the existing warehouse at 4252 Groves Rd., Columbus, OH 43235 to relocate the Community Response Team #2, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with bid documents.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The project was let by the Office of Construction Management through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Six hundred thirty-eight (638) vendors were solicited.
The Director of Finance and Management publicly opened three (3) bids on July 7, 2025.
1. Elford, Inc. $2,397,180.00
2. 2K General Co. $2,444,000.00
3. Setterlin Building Co. $2,720,000.00
Elford’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,397,180.00. Their DAX Vendor Account No. is 6059 and expires 12/28/25.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to adhere to the construction schedule and moving the team to the warehouse, which is currently being used for storage and does not have a temperature-controlled environment. Construction of the new facility will need to be complete before winter weather breaks.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvements Bond Fund will be necessary for this expenditure.
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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 Elford, Inc. for the Departm...
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