Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio to provide construction services associated with the Hoover Amenities Project. The modification amount is $1,592,754.93, with a contingency of $545,000.00, for a total of $2,137,754.93 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Hoover Amenities project is located at two distinct locations around Hoover Reservoir. The boat launch ramp can be found near the intersection of Sunbury Road and Walnut Street at 7940 South Sunbury Road in Westerville. The Mudflats Boardwalk is located at the north end of the reservoir and is located near the intersection of Columbus Street and Front Street in Galena. The boat launch ramp is an existing feature that will require demolition and removal. The boardwalk was demolished last year during the low water level season.
The Recreation and Parks Department is receiving a grant of $1,500,000.00 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that will go toward the boat ramp removal and reconstruction. The Columbus Department of Water and Power is contributing up to $950,000.00 in funds for shoreline stabilization and parking lot repaving at the boat ramp. The Recreation and Parks Department is delivering this project using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) format and this modification will allow progress to the next phase of this project.
The original completion date of the project was April 17, 2025. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, is June 13, 2026.
Amount of Additional Funds: $2,137,54.93
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: This modification was foreseen due to the nature of Construction Manager at Risk contracts. This modification covers the scope for construction of the project.
Why It Is Not In The Best Interest For The City To Award Additional Services Through Another Procurement Process: All of th...
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