Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Proline Electric, Inc. for the Lighting Improvements 2022 Project. The contract amount is $563,300.00, with a contingency of $61,700.00, for a total of $625,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Recreation and Parks seeks to upgrade antiquated and inefficient lighting systems in the Blackburn and Barack Community Center gymnasiums. There will also be upgrades to the Woodward Park tennis courts. These existing fixtures are high-intensity discharge lights with ballasts beyond the expected service life and they will be replaced with high-efficiency LED lighting. Additional egress lighting will also be added to the gymnasiums to improve safety.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services and Bid Express, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 15, 2023 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on July 25, 2023. Bids were received from the following companies:
Proline Electric (MAJ): $563,300.00
Evolved Lighting (MAJ): $713,477.08
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Proline Electric, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Proline Electric, 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, Proline Electric, Inc. has proposed the following vendors to fulfill the Office of Diversity and Inclusion project goal:
Goldtech of Ohio (MBE)
Certification of the MBE's and WBE's being proposed are in good standing at the time the bid is being awarded.
Principal Parties:
Proline Electric, Inc.
1755 Victor Road Northwest
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Michelle Hampson, (740) 653-7588
Contract Co...
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