Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with O.A. Spencer, Inc., in the amount of $98,497.82, for architectural services associated with the Indianola Facility Restroom Renovation Project, Division of Water Contract No. 2098.
This project consists of renovating and expanding restrooms at two Department of Public Utilities’ buildings located at 3500 and 3568 Indianola Avenue. Work at the 3500 Indianola Division of Power building (two restrooms) and the 3568 Division of Water building (three restrooms) shall include revision of restrooms to accommodate the required fixture count for the present occupancy load of each facility, along with development of ADA complianant restrooms per current building codes. Work will include but not be limited to complete replacement of fixtures, partitions, walls and floor (as needed), lighting and ventilation, and electric hand dryers.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The existing restrooms are in need of updating to current standards (including ADA requirements) as the facility was built in the 1950’s. Over the years the existing fixtures have seen more than the usual maintenance repairs along with inadequate lighting and the need to upgrade the ventilation system. In addition, several areas are showing signs of deterioration and the restroom building materials have exceeded their useful life.
3. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional architectural services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Chapter 329. Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) were received on October 29, 2014 from O.A. Spencer, Inc., Abbot Studios, Star Consultants, and Kabil Associates.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and scored them based on the following criteria: A. Location of Lead Architect/Engineer, B...
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