Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Charter Hill Construction for the construction of two new storage buildings at the old Police Academy at 2609 McKinley Avenue. The Division of Police has a need for proper storage buildings for the Ordnance Section. The current storage facilities are in need of significant renovations including roofs, HVAC systems, and security. It is more cost effective to build new facilities to meet the operational needs of Police.
The work shall include, but is not limited to, removal of the existing concrete block building and related site items, construction of two new storage buildings with related site improvements, asphalt and concrete curbing and sidewalk repairs. The two new buildings will allow for the proper storage and security for the Ordnance Section which would include: proper ventilation, lighting, temperature and humidity controls, and security measures.
Formal bid were solicited and four companies submitted bids on June 20, 2013 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Charter Hill Construction, Inc. $1,436,500.00
Staffco Construction $1,527,000.00
Gutknecht Construction $1,631,500.00
Central Ohio Building $1,958,600.00
After review of the bids received by the Office of Construction Management it is the recommendation to award the contract for the construction of new storage buildings for Police to Charter Hill Construction as the lowest and best bid.
Emergency action is requested so that the contractor will be able to complete this project during good weather.
Charter Hill Construction, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1244979, expiration date January 5, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of this contract is $1,436,500.00. Sufficient funding is available in the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office...
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