Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with URS Corporation for professional architectural/engineering services for the City Hall doors and security area renovations. The project shall consist of the renovation of eight exterior doors and addressing the functionality of the security area and welcome area located at the Front Street entrance. These upgrades and renovations are necessary due to the age and condition of the eight exterior doors and to ensure building occupants and visitors are safe and secure while in City Hall. The eight exterior doors are a historically significant element of the building; nonetheless, they are outdated and energy inefficient.
The selection of the vendor for professional architectural/engineering services is in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code. Requests for Statements and Qualifications were sent out and two proposals were received (0 FBE, MBE): Schooley Caldwell Associates, Inc. and URS Corporation. An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and recommends URS Corporation.
Emergency action is requested so that the renovation of eight exterior doors and the security desk area and welcome area located at the Front Street entrance can commence as soon as possible.
URS Corporation Contract Compliance No. 34-0939859, expiration date July 2, 2015.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $116,000.00. Funding is available in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with URS Corporation for professional architectural/engineering services for the City Hall doors and Security area renovations; to authorize the expenditure of $116,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an...
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