Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Elford, Inc. for the Linden Park and Facility Improvements project.
Background: The Linden Park and Community Center has been long awaiting a full update. This project will demolish the existing facility and build a new, +/-55,000 SF Community Center. The new center will include an elevated walking track; gymnasium, mat room, fitness room, dance studio; demonstration/teaching kitchen; music studio; computer lab, arts and ceramics room; as well as multi-use and partner spaces.
The existing +/-20 acre park will also undergo a full renovation. The new park will include a new, larger, deeper, and healthier pond; walking paths and site lighting throughout; baseball, soccer, and football sports field space; basketball, futsal, tennis, pickleball, and hockey sports courts; a Columbus Blue Jackets themed playground; sprayground/splash pad; as well as an open shelter, performance pavilion, and site amenities throughout.
As just a piece of the larger One Linden Community Transformation Plan, other City departments will be concurrently conducting improvements throughout the Linden area.
This project was publically advertised via the City of Columbus Vendor Services webpage, through Bid Express and was picked up by various plan rooms both locally and regionally and distributed to their membership. A networking meeting was also held at the Linden Community Center on 3/27/19 which connected Disadvantaged Businesses with potential General Contractors.
Fees (base, alternates & contingency):
Base Bid: $22,585,625.00
Alternate #1: $34,360.00 Park Music Play Instruments
Alternate #2: $16,080.00 Park Fitness Stations
Alternate #3: $52,982.00 Park Entry Gateways
Alternate #4: $10,445.00 Park Trail Marker Pylons
Alternate #5: $47,528.00 Park Performance Pavilion
Alternate #6: $102,513.00 Facility Emergency Generator
Alternate #7: $18,901.00 Facili...
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