Explanation
Background:
The Recreation and Parks Department solicited bids for the Whetstone Park Playground Improvements Project. Five (5) bids were received and opened by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 24, 2008. The bids are as follows:
Vendor Status Amount
M&D Blacktop Sealing Majority $149,000.00
Builderscape, Inc. Majority $148,113.00
McDaniels Construction MBE $161,670.00
Downing Construction Majority $168,700.00
Central Ohio Building Majority $171,600.00
Following the results of the Responsible Contracting bid evaluation process, it is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to Pavement Protectors, dba M&D Blacktop Sealing who submitted the lowest and best responsive and responsible bid after credits were applied.
The project includes the supply and installation of site furnishings, earthwork, fine grading, seeding, play equipment, safety surfacing, plant material, sail roof over concrete seating area and any such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department. The project improvements will provide an updated play area closer to the newly renovated Recreation Center, making it a safer location for children. In addition, the playground equipment assembly will be handled by volunteers who will be working along with the contractor to supply the labor for this portion of the project.
A project contingency in the amount of $7,000.00 is included in this legislation.
The Contract Compliance Number for Pavement Protectors, dba M&D Blacktop Sealing is #31...
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