Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Greenlawn Farm, LLC, dba Greenlawn Landscape Contracting, for the construction of a canoe and kayak launch site at the end of 2nd Avenue at Harrison Park in the Harrison West neighborhood. This launch site is supported by the Harrison West Society and the improvements will serve existing users of the Olentangy Water Trail. It will also allow residents of the surrounding neighborhoods to gain safe access to the Olentangy River corridor. The water trails promote safe and responsible use of the Olentangy River, while protecting and increasing appreciation of its environmental resources through education and strategic access points to the river. An emergency exists in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may be completed during a low water period of the Olentangy River.
The costs for this project will be $49,325.00 with a contingency of $10,000 for a total of $59,235.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on September 11, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 29, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
Greenlawn Farms (MAJ) $49,235.00
Righter Co. (MAJ) $75,885.00
RW Setterlin (MAJ) $78,497.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Greenlawn Farm, LLC, dba Greenlawn Landscapes Contracting, was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Greenlawn Farm, LLC, dba Greenlawn Landscape Contracting, and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Greenlawn Landscape Contracting
1108 State Route 220
Piketon, Ohio 45661
(740) 708-3880
Contact: Jeff Lightle
greenlawnfarm@frontier.com
Contract Complaince #: 2724...
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