Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Playground Renovations 2025-2026 - Lazelle and Warner Woods Project. The contract amount is $1,060,813.00, with a contingency of $106,081.30, for a total of $1,166,894.30. An additional $3,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,169,894.30 being authorized by this ordinance.
The playground renovations program is a yearly construction project that focuses on replacing and improving playgrounds that are beyond their service life. The 2026 project is focused on providing safe and accessible play for children throughout the city.
For this project, Lazelle Woods will include a playground designed for universal accessibility. The playground will have ramps, rubber surfacing, and equipment for users with diverse play needs and varying levels of mobility. A portion of the Warner Woods playground will be replaced due to subsurface conditions making the tile play surfacing inaccessible. This section will be converted to engineered wood fiber surfacing. The improved playground will also include a new larger swing structure with accessible swing seats.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 4, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 25, 2026. Bids were received from the following companies:
Builderscape, Inc.: $1,060,813.00
2K General: $1,117,350.00
Ironsite, Inc.: $1,122,104.30
Setterlin Building Company: $1,080,250.00
Advanced Concepts, Inc.: $1,236,907.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Builderscape, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Builderscape, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code C...
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