Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a professional architectural / engineering services agreement, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with BBCO Design LLC, for the CDBG Facilities Renovation Phase 2 - 2025 project, in the amount of $180,895.00.
The project's scope includes designing improvements such as roofing, paving, security systems, elevator, interior remodeling, plumbing, drywall, electrical, and HVAC adjustments, to three community buildings, chosen by the Grants Management section, as follows:
· Maryhaven Addiction Center, 1791 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43207
· Church & Community Development For All People (CD4AP), 946 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
· Franklinton Community Hub, 89 West Park Ave., Columbus OH 43222
Funding for this project will come from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to cities and counties to develop viable urban communities. An appropriation of funds will be needed to align this Ordinance with the Draft FY 2025 Annual Action Plan as approved by City Council through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2968-2024.
The Director of Finance and Management will also enter into agreements with various agencies, to define responsibilities regarding the planned improvements to said facilities, as approved by City Council through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2969-2024.
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional architectural / engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals." Four hundred seventeen (417) vendors were solicited via Vendor Services portal.
Two (2) Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) were open...
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