Legislation Details

File #: 1683-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2026 In control: Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
On agenda: 6/22/2026 Final action: 6/24/2026
Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Architect-of-Record services agreement with BBCO Design LLC; for the Police Substation 19 - Hilltop Area (Sullivant Ave.) project; to authorize a transfer of $147,892.00 and an expenditure up to $147,892.00 within the Safety Taxable General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($147,892.00)
Indexes: SLBE Participation, WBE Participation
Attachments: 1. ORD 1683-2026 Funding, 2. ORD 1683-2026 BBCO's SOS
Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Architect-of-Record services agreement, with BBCO Design LLC, for the Police Substation 19 - Hilltop Area (Sullivant Ave.) project, in the amount of $147,892.00.

The overall project scope included construction of a fully operational substation to house Precinct 19, Community Response Team-3, Midwatch, and detectives. The substation is located at 1860 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223 and will allow at least two precincts to operate.

The original contract was established under Contract No. PO396740, and was authorized by Ordinance No. 1369-2023, and approved by City Council on June 12, 2023. The agreement included architectural, engineering, and construction administration services.

The original construction administration fee, under Contract No. PO396740, was based on a 12-month construction duration. The current construction schedule was extended due to permit and site conditions delays found during construction thereby creating a need for additional construction administration services. Modification No. 1 (current) will provide funding for these additional services.

2. MODIFICATION INFO:

A. The amt of additional funds to be expended under the modification: $147,892.00

Original Contract Amount: $1,472,573.00 (PO396740)
Modification No. 1 (current): $ 147,892.00
Total (Original and Mod 1): $1,620,465.00

B. Why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded.
This estimated duration of construction was established during design procurement. As design developed and level of scope required, the construction duration increased. The construction schedule also increased further due to permit and site conditions delays.

C. Why it would not be in the city’s best interests to have the additional contract requ...

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