Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with S.G. Loewendick & Sons, Inc. for the Facility Demolition Program 2024. The modification amount is $40,000.00, with a contingency of $7,500.00, for a total of $47,500.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $50,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Each year, the Columbus Recreation and Park Department enters into contract to demolish dilapidated, unsafe, and unused structures. This year's project initially included the demolition of abandoned buildings, parking lots, and miscellaneous debris from recently acquired properties at 1247 West Broad Street, 2661 Sunbury Road, and the Sawmill Road Nature Preserve. This modification will include the demolition of the old batting cages located in Berliner Sports Park. The original project completion date of the project was April 30, 2025. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will be June 30, 2025.
Amount of Additional Funds: $50,000.00
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: The batting cages have not been operational for several years but funding for demolition was not available. Funding is now available for this demolition. It is necessary to remove this structure as soon as possible to alleviate safety concerns and to allow for storm water credits that will be used to facilitate the construction of a planned parking lot.
Why It Is Not In The Best Interest For The City To Award Additional Services Through Another Procurement Process: S.G. Loewendick & Sons, Inc. is mobilized, has capacity to remove the batting cages prior to the busy summer tournament season, and has the ability to remove the safety concerns most expeditiously.
How The Price For The Additional Services Was Determined: The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has significant data of demo...
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