Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Elford, Inc. for the 1511 Alum Industrial Interior Improvements Project. The contract amount is $1,392,378.00, with an alternate of $30,000.00 and a contingency of $120,000.00, for a total of $1,542,378.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Recreation and Parks Department Operations and Maintenance Division is headquartered at 1533 Alum Industrial Drive and has expanded into an annex at the adjacent 1511 Alum Industrial Drive warehouse facility. This annex was improved from 2017 to 2021 with the installation of new motorized exterior garage doors, electrical equipment, and lights. In order to house additional Operations and Maintenance employees, the interior space in this facility requires renovations to accommodate the proposed offices.
This project will refinish existing office spaces and bring them up to code. These improved spaces will enhance the work environment for park maintenance employees. The renovations will create office space for six zone managers, six regional managers, and one park maintenance manager. It will also include locker space for maintenance workers, a conference room, bathrooms, and an employee break room.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on July 14, 2023 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 15, 2023. Bids were received from the following companies:
Elford, Inc. (MAJ): $1,422,378.00
Setterlin Building (MAJ): $1,668,400.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Elford, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Elford, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their b...
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