Explanation
The Recreation and Parks Department solicited bids for the 2008 Concrete Improvements project. Four (2) bids were received and opened by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 29, 2008 for Item I (specific sites). The bids are as follows:
Item I. Base bid for concrete work at Harrison House, Sullivant Gardens Recreation Center and open shelters at Hoover Reservoir.
Status Amount
At Grade, Inc. Majority $18,820.00
ProCon Professional Construction Majority $46,828.00
Services, Inc.
Central Ohio Building Company, Inc. Majority $36,900.00
M&D Blacktop Sealing Majority $46,350.00
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to At Grade, Inc. for Item I.
Item 2. The budget for Item 2 is $90,000.00 and will be awarded based on the unit cost for Remove and Replace Flatwork. Additional work at various locations will be added as sites are identified including concrete repair work totaling a minimum of 1,500 square feet at all City of Columbus Pool Facilities which are to be completed by June 5, 2008 upon receipt of Notice to Proceed.
Status Amount Cost Per Sq. Ft.
At Grade, Inc. Majority $90,000.00 $ 6.20
ProCon Professional Construction Majority No Bid
Services, Inc.
Central Ohio Building Company, Inc. Majority $90,000.00 $12.00
M&D Blacktop Sealing Majority $90,000.00 $11.00
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to At Grade, Inc. for Item 2.
The Federal Identification Number for At Grade, Inc. is #200809797. Contract compliance expires 05/02/2010.
This legislation is being submitted as an emergency so that the projects can begin immediately to allow for completion prior to the summer season.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for the 2008 Concrete Improvements Project in the amount of $108,820.00 will come from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund as follows:
$9,000.00 - Dept. 51; Fund No. 702; OCA Code 644526; Project 510011, Swimming Facilities; Object Level 3, 6621.
$99,820.00 - Dept. 51; Fund No. 702; OCA Code 644526; Project 510017, Park and Playground; Object Level 3, 6621.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with At Grade, Inc. for the 2008 Concrete Improvements Project, to authorize the expenditure of $108,820.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($108,820.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and Parks has identified various sites along with all of the City of Columbus Pool Facilities that need concrete repair work; and
WHEREAS, this repair work is necessary to assure that conditions are safe at our facilities for our users; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with At Grade, Inc. so that the projects can begin in a timely manner in order to be completed prior to the summer season; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with At Grade, Inc. for Item I (specific sites) and Item 2 (square footage) for the 2008 Concrete Improvements Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the competitive bidding procedures of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $108,820.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund as follows, to pay the cost thereof:
Item I
Fund Dept. No. Project No. Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
702 51-01 510011 6621 644526 $9,000.00
Item 2
Fund Dept. No. Project No. Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
702 51-01 510017 6621 644526 $99,820.00
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.