Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into professional services contract with Abbot Studios + architects + planners + designers LLC (Abbot Studios) in the amount of up to $500,000.00 for the Facilities - Marion Road Refuse Warehouse Renovation project.
The intent of this project is to provide the City of Columbus, Division of Refuse, additional resources to renovate the existing refuse warehouse and offices located at 1265 Marion Road Columbus Ohio, 43207. Design will include improved energy efficiency, replace outdated equipment, and to reconfigure the building to meet current operational needs. The project will include HVAC, lighting, plumbing, water service, and electrical upgrades, as well as any necessary fire protection to meet occupancy requirements.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the Facilities - Marion Road Refuse Warehouse Renovation contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from January 8, 2025, to February 5, 2025. The city received five (5) responses. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on February 13, 2025. The responding firms were:
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/WBE/VET/EBE/LGBTBE/SLBE
Abbot Studios Columbus, OH MAJ
DLZ Architecture, Inc. Columbus, OH MBE
Dynotec, Inc. Columbus, OH ...
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