Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with E.P. Ferris & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $299,029.61, for the Dana G. "Buck" Rinehart Public Utilities Complex Exterior Site Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract No. 2083.
The purpose of this project is to perform professional engineering design services for the proposed exterior site improvements of the Dana G. "Buck" Rinehart Public Utilities Complex. The site is currently in need of parking lot improvements, site work, stormwater management, and miscellaneous exterior upgrades. The design will be performed in two stages. Phase One will include the Master Planning Study, and Phase Two will be the detailed design of the approved Master Plan. Phase Two will require a contract modification.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The proposed improvements will provide for a safer and more efficient work environment for the employees of and visitors to the complex. If the current issues with the facility's site are not resolved, further deterioration of the pavement will occur and drainage issues will become worse, which can lead to increased safety concerns. The project will aim to minimize impacts to the environment during construction, as well as incorporate green infrastructure and LEED building certification ideals into the proposed improvements.
3. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals." Requests for Proposals (RFP's) were received on October 17, 2014 from E.P. Ferris & Associates, Dynotec, Stantec Consulting Services, and DLZ, Ohio.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and scored them based on...
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