Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Watson General Contracting for demolition of the Greenlawn Avenue Complex.
The project shall include, but is not limited to, the demolition of four existing City buildings, associated structures and the removal of hazardous material located at 200, 220, 240 and 270 Greenlawn Avenue. Operationally, the Greenlawn Avenue Complex has been vacated of all City functions (at one time Recreation & Parks, Weights & Measures, Safety Support Services, Division of Fire, and Fleet Management have utilized this property). These buildings have outlived their useful lives, are in extremely poor condition, and have environmental and building code deficiencies. The City is currently under contract with M+A Architects for the design of a Fire Station at the east end of the property.
The Marion Village Civic Association and the Columbus South Side Area Commission were notified and both have approved of the demolition.
Formal bids were solicited and six companies submitted bids on August 24, 2012 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Dore & Associates $ 619,200.00
Watson General Construction $ 948,080.00
Charles Jergens Construction $1,077,778.00
B & B Wrecking, Inc. $1,119,400.00
Lowendick & Sons $1,289,750.00
O'Rourke Wrecking Company $1,297,000.00
Due to a mathematical error Dore & Associates withdrew its bid after discovery on its part that it failed to account for all project expenses. Watson General Construction can perform all the work and at the bid price.
Emergency action is requested so the remediation and demolition can begin before winter. As well, there is a significant amount of earth work.
Watson General Construction Contract Compliance No. 31-1429409, expiration date March 10, 2013.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this cont...
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