Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Tyevco, Inc. for the Adventure Center Renovations 2024. The contract amount is $882,000.00, with alternates of $52,905.00 and a contingency of $90,000.00, for a total of $1,024,905.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Franklin Park Adventure Center serves the Department’s Therapeutic Recreation program and Adaptive Sports Club. The facility is in need of improvements that will enhance the needs of program participants. This project aims to make needed renovations to the Adventure Center's flooring, restrooms, front desk, and storage. The flooring will be level, non-slip, and conducive to adaptive sports. The restrooms will have ample spacing, as well as, multiple ADA accessible and ambulatory stalls. The restrooms will also include an adult changing station with amenities. The front desk will enhance customer service, visibility, security, and aesthetics of the entrance. The storage will provide additional space to increase programming efficiency for the facility. To minimize impacts to residents and center operations, this project is being scheduled to begin in the fall of 2024 and finish by the end of spring 2025.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on July 30, 2024 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 20, 2024. Bids were received from the following companies:
Tyevco, Inc. (MAJ): $882,000.00
Elford, Inc. (MAJ): $1,107,662.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Tyevco, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Tyevco, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their bid, Tyevco, Inc. has propos...
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