Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with The Albert M. Higley Company, for miscellaneous renovations and selective demolition at the Municipal Court Building, 375 South High Street. The work is to include, but is not limited to: 18th floor office and restroom renovations: plumbing renovations; backup power electric transfer switch replacement; HVAC renovation; and demolition of the offices on the 18th floor.
There is a mechanical room located on the 19th floor. The drain line in the mechanical room is in a state of disrepair. The drain line is leaking downward causing damage to the 18th floor. The automatic transfer switch has failed and is being operated manually, which is a safety hazard. The 18th floor demolition is necessary to create workspace for the consolidation of the Judges' security staff, the Columbus Police Department, and the bailiffs.
Formal bids were solicited and five companies submitted bids on August 29, 2008 as follows (0 MBE, 0 FBE, 0 MBR):
The Albert M. Higley Company $1,574,000.00
Fox Mechanical $1,585,141.00
The Quandel Group, Inc. $1,592,600.00
2K General Company $1,601,556.00
R.W. Setterlin $1,677,437.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, The Albert M. Higley Company.
This ordinance also authorizes the transfer of $599,348.02 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund - Municipal Court Building Renovations. This ordinance also authorizes the appropriation of $111,406.50 in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and the transfer of $804,692.71 between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund and amends the Capital Improvements Budget, Ordinance No. 0690-2008.
The Albert M. Higley Company Contract Complia...
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