Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Design Group, Inc. for professional services for the design of the new John R. Maloney Health Center. The new health center will provide medical care to area residents.
The former health center was demolished due to significant structural problems. After inspection by the Building Services Division, it was determined the building should be vacated as the cost to repair the building would be too cost prohibitive. The evacuation occurred in late August 2006. The health center was moved into a leased space at 3781 South High St. The new health center will be located on or adjacent to the site of the former facility on the west side of Parsons Avenue between Innis and Barthman Avenues.
The design of the new John Maloney Health Center is to include: a 20,000 square foot two story building of which will house medical offices for clinical function, the Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers business offices, and the Neighborhood Pride Center Office. This building will utilize LEED components and be certified to a silver rated level per the United States Green Building Council.
The Office of Construction Management solicited Requests for Proposals, due on May 26, 2010. The City received twelve (12) proposals from the following firms (0 FBE, 2 ^MBE): Design Group, Inc., ^Harris Design Group, Phil Markwood, JL Bender, Architect Allnc., ^Moody Nolan, Karlsberger, FCM/Addis, Andrews Architects, Jest Jones, Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc., and Star Consulting.
Emergency action is requested so that work may begin as quickly as possible to improve health services on the south side of the City.
Design Group, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-0810142 , expiration date June 30, 2012.
Fiscal Impact: This project is funded in the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget. However, bonds have ...
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