Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement, with BBCO Design LLC, for the Department of Technology’s 2026 Data Center West Facility Upgrades project, in an amount up to $282,791.00.
The scope of the work includes design, engineering, and construction contract administration services for interior renovations to the Data Center West facility. Renovations will be made to the breakroom, offices, vestibule, and other interior areas.
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional architectural / engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals (RFP)." The project was let by the Office of Construction Management via Vendor Services and Bonfire on March 30, 2026.
The Department received five (5) proposals from the 563 vendors solicited:
BBCO Design LLC
Schooley Caldwell Associates
DesignLevel LLC
Legat Architects
Star Consultants
An evaluation committee reviewed and scored the proposals based on the criteria included Columbus City Code, Section 329. The Department of Finance and Management recommends an award be made to BBCO Design LLC.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: BBCO Design LLC, DAX No. 19748, expires 11/19/27, WBE & SRBE -designated.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against BBCO Design LLC.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to proceed as soon as possible and complete the necessary improvements within the current schedule and have sufficient facilities available for anticipated expansion needs. Further delay will create additional costs due increasing mar...
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