City of Columbus - File #: 1404-2026

• File #: 1404-2026
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: First Reading
• File created: 5/6/2026
• In control: Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 6/8/2026
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $281,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $304,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $195,397.78 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $195,397.78 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($900,000.00)

Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project. The contract amount is $778,400.00, with a contingency of $119,100.00, for a total of $897,500.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $900,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.

Franks Park currently serves the community with soccer programming, a playground, and a walking trail. The existing playground has reached the end of its useful life. The neighborhood commission has submitted ongoing reports regarding its deteriorating condition and concerns about public safety. The current playground is also situated in the floodplain which has led to usability issues when there are significant amounts of rain. This project proposes improvements to Franks Park that include removing the existing playground structure and installing new equipment that is in a more desirable location outside of the floodplain. The project will also include installation of a new shelter, new park furnishings, and replacement of other existing site amenities.

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 March 31, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 21, 2026. Bids were received from the following companies:

Setterlin Building Company: $778,400.00
Pummell Construction Services: $875.900.70

After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Setterlin Building Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Setterlin Building Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.

Principal Parties:
Setterlin Building Company, LLC
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