Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Proline Electric, Inc. for the Lighting Improvements 2023-2024 Project. The contract amount is $651,150.00, with alternates of $265,010.00 and a contingency of $83,840.00.00, for a total of $1,000,000.00. An additional $2,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,002,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project is a continuation of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's annual efforts to add safety and security lighting throughout our facilities in order to improve the effectiveness of existing lighting. The improvements included in this project include exterior park and sports court lighting at Fairwood Park, Big Run Athletic Complex, Dodge Pool, and Maryland Pool. The work will add new high-efficiency LED area lighting along paths, drives, and parking lots, improving safety and security.
After bids were received, it was determined that lighting is needed at Sammons Park. This contract will be modified in the future to include lighting improvements at that location, using the contract's unit prices for the basis of cost.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status): Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on October 29, 2024 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 19, 2024. Bids were received from the following companies:
Proline Electric (MAJ): $651,150.00
Amerilect (MAJ): not-responsive
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Proline Electric, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Proline Electric, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their bid, Proline Electric, Inc. has propo...
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