Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for replacing the main service line, wiring and a new panel at Sensenbrenner Park. This work is being done to repair the electrical system in the fountain pump house that has deteriorated. The costs for this project will be $26,795.00 with a contingency of $3,205.00, for a total of $30,000.00.
Bids were requested in accordance with the relevant sections of City Code Chapter 329, on February 10, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 27, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Jess Howard Electric (MAJ) $26,795.00
Capital City Electric (MAJ) $31,270.94
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Jess Howard Electric Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Jess Howard Electric Company has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
In addition to the above, this ordinance will transfer cash and authority within fund 702 for future projects and to properly align carryover cash for the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget.
Principal Parties:
Jess Howard Electric Company
6630 Taylor Road, Blacklick, OH 43004
Keith Dalton 614-861-1300
CC# 314405752
Exp. 10/29/16
Columbus Employees: 25+
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may start immediately in order to complete the project in the spring season for the fountain to be open in mid-May.
Fiscal Impact:
$30,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget.
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