Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Roger D. Fields & Associates for Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis contract.
The original contract was authorized by Ordinance 0697-2016, approved by City Council on April 11, 2016. A modification of this contract is necessary to provide funding for engineering design services related to construction projects for the Department of Public Safety.
This contract provides the Office of Construction Management with continuing, contractual access to resources that are necessary to perform professional engineering services, as well as provide technical expertise to implement projects for various City of Columbus departments. Roger D. Fields Associates, Inc. will be responsible for the complete design and construction administration for each project, including but not limited to: structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, and civil engineering; full design, cost estimating, construction administration and inspection, shop drawing review; and other services as required for the completion of the project.
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary engineering services funding and prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Safety’s Capital Improvement Program.
Roger D. Fields & Associates Contract Compliance No. 31-1055742, expiration date June 17, 2018.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $80,000.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund with Roger D. Fields & Associates for Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis contract. The Department of Public Safety budgeted $80,000.00 in the capital fund for this contract.
Original Purchase Order Amount (0697-2016): $75,000.00
Modification No. 1 (2792-2016): $200,000.00
Modification No. 2 (current): $80,000.00
Total (Original and Modifications): $355,000.00
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