Explanation
Background
The Recreation and Parks Department solicited bids for the Berliner Park Improvements 2008 Project. Three (3) bids were received and opened by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 12, 2008. The bids are as follows:
Vendor Status Amount
Builderscape, Inc. Majority $168,100.00
WB Republic Builders Majority $168,000.00
Columbus Asphalt Majority $197,577.00
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to Builderscape, Inc. who submitted the lowest and best responsive and responsible bid.
The project includes the supply and installation of water and electric lines, free standing electric enclosure, shelter house (including shingles), concrete, drinking fountain, hose bib, backflow preventor, grading and seeding and any such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department. The Department anticipates that these improvements will encourage additional league participation as well as enhance our ability to attract and hold major baseball and softball tournaments, which will ultimately increase revenue for the Department.
A project contingency in the amount of $16,900.00 is included in this legislation.
The Contract Compliance Number for Builderscape, Inc. is #20-0537419 and the contract compliance is effective through 08/21/09.
Emergency action is necessary due to a compressed construction schedule between the end of the 2008 league and tournament season and the start of the 2009 spring season.
Fiscal Impact:
$185,000.00 is required and budgeted in the 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation o...
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