Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with The Righter Company, Inc. for elevator modernization at Fire Station 1&9 located at 300 North Fourth Street.
The project involves the upgrade and modernization of the one (1) existing hydraulic elevator and associated support spaces. The elevator machine room will also be provided with a new elevator drive unit, motor, controller, and an independent HVAC system. The elevator hoistway, cab and openings will be upgraded with new ADA compliant signage and call buttons. Also, this project will include modernization of the hydraulic cylinder, sump pump, and hoistway doors/cab doors. Furthermore, all associated electrical support, lighting, smoke detection and controls will be updated to meet current code standards.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received three (3) bids (0 FBE, 0 MBE) on June 17, 2021 as follows:
Bidder/Consultant City FBE/MBE Amount of Bid
The Righter Company Columbus EBOCC $280,300.00
R.W. Setterlin Columbus EBOCC $286,000.00
2K General Company Delaware EBOCC $325,000.00
The Righter Company, Inc. submitted the lowest bid of $280,300.00. The Office of Construction Management therefore recommends the bid award be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, The Righter Company, Inc.
The Righter Company, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-0889208, expiration date December 17, 2021.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $280,300.00 from the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund with The Righter Company, Inc., for services related to elevator modernization at 300 North Fourth Street facility. These funds are budgeted within the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
Title
To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with The Righter Comp...
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