Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to enter into a construction contract with General Maintenance and Engineering Co., for the Roof Restoration and Replacement project, in the amount of $2,901,500.00.
Work under this project includes:
· Fire Station 18 (1630 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211): sheathing replacement, truss repairs, masonry flashing installation and roof flashing
· Fire Station 19 (3601 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214): removal of existing roofing systems, installation of new shingles and modified roof system, ships ladder, flashing, removal and replacement of siding
· Reeb Center (280 Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207) - roof and masonry repairs
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The project was let by the Office of Construction Management through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Seven hundred twenty (720) vendors were solicited.
The Director of Finance and Management publicly opened one (1) bid on May 13, 2026 from General Maintenance & Engineering Co. in the amount of $2,901,500.00.
General Maintenance & Engineering Co.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,901,500.00. Their DAX Vendor Account No. is 6022 and expires 12/10/26. They are a Majority-designated firm.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against General Maintenance & Engineering Co.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is requested in order to have critical repairs made in order to protect emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This project is being funded via Department of Finance and Management. A transfer of funds within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget.
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