City of Columbus - File #: 0244-2007

• File #: 0244-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/6/2007
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 2/26/2007
• Final action: 2/27/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with RMD Americas for crumb rubber treatment to Spindler Park athletic field, to waive the necessary competitive bidding requirements, to authorize the expenditure of $18,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted 1999/2004 Voted Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($18,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/27/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/27/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/26/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/26/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/16/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/15/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/15/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/15/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/15/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/15/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/13/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/9/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/9/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/8/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/6/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/6/2007	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/6/2007	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with RMD Americas USA, LLC for crumb rubber Treatment to Spindler Park Athletic Complex.

The work includes the installation of rubber treatment of soccer field at Spindler Rd Park as a test of this product prior to it's use at various other City athletic fields.
The park will have a treated field directly next to a non-treated field to determine if the product will benefit the sports program.

The Contract Compliance Number for RMD Americas USA, LLC is #270086672

The department is requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with RMD Americas USA, LLC. The application of crumb rubber to athletic fields is a patented process currently applied only by this company.

RMD Americas are making in kind donations totaling $18,000 in material costs and fees. The total cost of the application of this product to this field is $36,000.00.

Emergency action is necessary to have installations complete prior to Spring 2007 season.

Fiscal Impact:
$18,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks 1999/2004 Voted Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.


Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with RMD Americas for crumb rubber treatment to Spindler Park athletic field, to waive the necessary competitive bidding requirements, to authorize the expenditure of $18,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted 1999/2004 Voted Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($18,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the requirements of competitive bidding and contract with RMD Americas USA, LLC for the Spindler Rd Athletic Field; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it ...