Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with Hydro Mechanical of Ohio, LLC for the Jerry Hammond Domestic Boiler Replacement Project.
The scope of this project includes the removal, replacement and installation of the boiler at the Jerry Hammond Building, located at 1111 East Broad Street, 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).
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The project was let by the Facilities Management Division via Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two (2) bids were opened on October 16, 2024 from the following Majority-designated vendors:
1. Hydro Mechanical of Ohio, LLC $132,144.00
2. General Temperature Control $173,700.00
Hydro Mechanical of Ohio, LLC’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $132,144.00. Majority-owned firm. Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Hydro Mechanical of Ohio, LLC.
SUBCONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION: The ODI-assigned goal for this project is 10%. Hydro Mechanical of Ohio, LLC is using the following subcontractors to meet this goal:
Company Name City/State ODI Designation
The Sandel Corporation. Gahanna/OH WBE
Minority vendor certification was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance so that the boiler can be replaced and in working condition prior to the winter months to avoid any functionality issues during the cold weather.
Fiscal Impact: An ame...
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