Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with ProCon Professional Construction Services, Inc. for the 2021 CDBG Barack Community Center Kitchen Renovation Project. The contract amount is $167,806.00, with a contingency of $17,700.00, for a total of $185,506.00 being authorized for this project by this ordinance. This ordinance will also authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $32,000.00 for the 2021 CDBG Recreation Center Manager Program. The funding for these items is being provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and in accordance with the 2021 Amended Annual Action Plan. A total of $217,506.00 is being authorized by this ordinance.
Barack Community Center was built in 1964 in the South Side Area of Columbus. The center is approximately 26,000 square feet of space, making it one of the largest Community Centers in Columbus. Additionally, the facility was identified as needing significant repairs in the 2014 Master Plan with an overall grade of D in the Facility Assessment that compares it to other existing Community Centers in Columbus. The existing kitchen equipment and finishes are not commercial grade yet there are events hosted at the site that would benefit to having use of commercial grade stove, oven, hood, refrigerator, and sinks. This project includes removing existing cabinetry, counters, storage, and equipment that is in bad condition and near the end of their expected life cycle. The kitchen will be upgraded to commercial grade cabinets, tables, counter tops, ventilation, fire protection, plumbing, and electrical connections.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Proposals were originally advertised through Vendor Services and Bid Express, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 14, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 27, 2021. The project was rebid through the same proc...
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