Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into two contracts for the Facilities Management Division related to the renovation of Fire Station #14, at 1514 Parsons Avenue to alleviate mold growth. The first contract is a professional services contract with eS Architecture and Development, Inc., for professional architectural services associated with the renovation of various elements of Fire Station 14 in order to correct the mold problem. The responsibilities of eS Architecture and Development, Inc., includes identifying all sources of water infiltration, reviewing attic spaces in order to develop concepts that will relieve these areas of excessive heat buildup, developing concepts that will ventilate attic areas properly, reviewing existing duct work and associated access panels, and cleaning and refinishing drywall that has experienced mold growth. The second contract is with 2K General Company, Inc., for implementing the concepts and designs of eS Architecture and Development, Inc., in order to renovate Fire Station 14 and eliminate the mold growth.
On November 24, 2004 a Mayor's Emergency was declared. It was determined it was immediately necessary to begin remediating of the mold from Fire Station #14 in order to avoid health and safety concerns. Per Columbus City Codes, proposals were solicited for the professional architectural contract. Formal competitive bidding requirements were waived for the construction contract. 2K General Company, Inc., was selected based on the recommendation of eS Architecture and Development, Inc.
The contract with eS Architecture and Development, Inc., is not to exceed $25,000.00. The contract with 2K General Company, Inc., is not to exceed $275,000.00.
Emergency action is requested in order to reimburse eS Architecture and Development, Inc., and 2K General Company, Inc., for costs incurred in the renovation Fire Station 14 in order to eliminate the growth of mo...
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