Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with MEC, Inc. for the demolition of the old Pro Shop and Maintenance Buildings and site preparation at the old Walnut Hill Golf Course. This golf course has been closed and the property is being turned into a neighborhood park. This work will complete the initial phase of this transformation. Recreation and Parks staff will meet with community members during the summer of 2014 to gather input for amenities they would like to see in the park. Walnut Hill Park improvements should begin in 2015 if funding allows.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on June 6, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 24, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status Bid Amount
MEC MAJ $74,486
Dore & Assoc MAJ $97,200
Tyevco MAJ $136,400
Evans Landscaping MAJ $172,179
Master Renovations MAJ $197,000
Central Ohio Building MAJ $250,000
Bezalel Construction MBE $373,920
After review the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that MEC, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: MEC, Inc.
Vendor Address: 4708 Angola Road, Toledo, OH 43615
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: David Bruhl 419-382-9200
Contract Compliance Number: 341404108
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: June 19, 2016
Number of Columbus Based Employees: 0
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. Certain aspects of the construction need to be completed before winter in order to allow for seeding to establish prior to future improvement work.
Fiscal Impact:
$81,986.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fun...
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