Explanation
The project (design and construction) is funded by The Ohio State University Athletic Department and will be owned and operated by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 19th, 2009 for
the Griggs Reservoir Boathouse Project, as follows:
Status Amount
Robertson Construction Services, Inc. Majority $4,078,335.18
The Daimler Group, Inc Majority $4,120,030.00
The Quandel Group Majority $4,189,400.00
Albert M. Higley Construction. Majority $4,216,000.00
Braun Construction Majority $4,299,300.00
Dugan & Meyers Majority $4,314,000.00
Altman Construction Majority $4,428,700.00
2K General Company Majority $4,443,700.00
Charter Hill Construction, Inc. Majority $4,491,000.00
Pepper Construction of Ohio Majority $4,548,556.00
Gutknecht Construction Majority $4,570,500.00
Smoot Construction Majority $4,722,880.00
Project Contingency included in this legislation is $320,000.82.
Project is to be the construction of a boathouse on the western side of Griggs Reservoir in Duranceau Park. The 22,000 s.f. facility is designed with six boat bays on the lower level, lockers, showers, meeting room, training/event space, offices, mechanical, training and laundry rooms on the upper level. It will be used for youth, student and adult rowing. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department will house outdoor education boats in the boathouse and lease space to The Greater Columbus Rowing Association and The Ohio State University Athletic Office.
In addition to City recreational use, the facility will provide leased space to relocate The Ohio State University Women's Varsity Rowing Program and The Greater Columbus Rowing Association, a not for profit rowing club from Indian Village Camp (adjacent to Duranceau Park) to the new bu...
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