Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Gutknecht Construction Co. for renovations to the King Arts Complex. These much needed renovations will include heating and cooling upgrades in the gallery, board room and offices; electrical service and lighting upgrades and replacement; renovations to the first floor restroom; and new flooring. The upgrades will also reduce utility costs by improving system efficiencies. An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may be completed by the start of programing in 2016.
The costs for this project will be $714,500.00 with a contingency of $105,500.00 for a total of $820,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on August 27, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 24, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
Gutknecht Construction (MAJ) $714,500
Quandel (MAJ) $717,800
Altman Construction (MAJ) $799,900
RW Setterlin (MAJ) $810,800
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Gutknecht Construction Co. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Gutknecht Construction and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Party:
Gutknecht Construction Company
2280 Citygate Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
Jamie Weisent 614-532-5410
CC#31-0935568
Exp Date: 6/18/2017
Columbus Employees: 30+
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may be completed by the start of programing in 2016.
Fiscal Impact: $82...
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