Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for the removal and replacement of the existing Lincoln Bath House structure located at Lincoln Park 580 Woodrow Avenue (43207). The work also includes a complete pool replacement which will bring this facility up to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The costs for this project will be $4,168,000.00 with a contingency of $200,000.00 for a total of $4,368,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 6, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 26, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status Bid Amount
Gutknecht Construction MAJ $4,168,000
RW Setterlin MAJ $4,423,400
After review the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Gutknecht Construction was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: Gutknecht Construction Company
Vendor Address: 2280 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Jamie Weisent 614-532-5410
Contract Compliance Number: 310935568
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: August 7, 2015
Number of Columbus Based Employees: 25+
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may proceed during the current construction season in order for the pool to be open for the 2015 Season.
Fiscal Impact:
$4,368,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Gutknect Construction Company for the Lincoln Park Pool Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $4,168,000.00 with a contingency of $200,000.00 for a total of $4,368,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $168,000.00 within the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($4,368,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 26, 2014 for the Lincoln Park Pool Improvements Project and will be awarded to Gutknect Construction Company on the basis of lowest, best, reponsible and most responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, City Auditor will transfer $168,000.00 within the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0683-2014 will be amended in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract to allow demolition and new construction to begin the day after the pool closes for the 2014 season so that the project is completed in time for the 2015 outdoor swim season; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is authorized to enter into contract with Gutknect Construction Company for the Lincoln Park Pool Improvements Project.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
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 the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $168,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 for the projects listed below:
FROM:
Project OCA Code O.L. 3 Amount
510112-100000 (Park Acquisition - Misc.) 702112 6621 $168,000.00
TO:
Project OCA Code O.L. 3 Amount
510011-100004 (Lincoln Pool Improvements) 721104 6621 $168,000.00
SECTION 6. That the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0683-2014 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation.
CURRENT:
Fund 702; 510112-100000; Park Acquisition - Misc.; $547,320 (SIT Supported)
Fund 702; 510011-100004; Lincoln Pool Improvements; $4,200,000 (SIT Supported)
AMENDED TO:
Fund 702; 510112-100000; Park Acquisition - Misc.; $379,320 (SIT Supported)
Fund 702; 510011-100004; Lincoln Pool Improvements; $4,368,000 (SIT Supported)
SECTION 7. That the expenditure of $4,368,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702, as follows:
Project OCA Code O.L. 3 Amount
510011-100004 (Lincoln Pool Improvements) 721104 6621 $4,368,000.00
SECTION 8. 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.