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File #: 2267-2012    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/11/2012 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 10/29/2012 Final action: 10/31/2012
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Alum Creek Trail - Cooper Park Extension Project; to authorize the expenditure of $99,396.50 and a contingency of $10,603.50 for a total of $110,000.00 from the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on October 2, 2012 for the Alum Creek Trail - Cooper Park Extension Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Builderscape MAJ $99,396.50
Park Enterprise MAJ $121,798.95
Law General MAJ $129,272.61
Columbus Asphalt MAJ $134,242.20
Republic Builders MAJ $142,570.18
McDaniels Construction MBE $156,847.78
Decker Construction MAJ $175,907.18
Strawser Paving MAJ $179,860.00

The work for which proposals are invited consists of clearing, asphalt, concrete, retaining wall, drainage, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Principal Parties:
Builderscape, Inc
Ron Matthews (Contact)
7500 Industrial Parkway
Plain City, OH 43064
614-889-2533 (Phone)
20-0537419(Contract Compliance) Contract compliant through: 5/20/13
15+ (Columbus Employees)

Benefits to Public:
Project improvements will extend a major regional trail providing connectivity to Cooper Park and the surrounding neighborhoods and increasing alternative transportation options for the citizens of Columbus.

Community Input/Issues:
The project is strongly supported by civic associations, Northeast Area Commission, environmental groups, MORPC, and the Central Ohio Greenways.

Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily ...

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