Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the demolition of the existing playground equipment and installation of new equipment that is ADA inclusive in Franklin Park (Planning Area 19). This project will remove and replace the 22 year old existing playground in Franklin Park with a new, universally accessible playground that provides appropriate play opportunities for children with varying levels of physical, social, sensory, and cognitive abilities. There are currently no universally accessible playgrounds located on the Near East Side, so this playground will help to fulfill an unmet need for the area. Additionally, the Therapeutic Recreation program is located in Franklin Park. This playground will help compliment current programming and provide additional recreational opportunities for program participants. The playground will also meet all current safety standards and provide a safe place to be enjoyed by all local residents. This project is partially funded by two separate grants received from the Columbus Foundation.
The costs for this project will be $178,500 with a contingency of $11,500.00 for a total of $190,000.
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 be completed as soon as possible to meet the grant completion date of the end of 2015.
Fiscal Impact:
$190,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 and Grant Fund 291 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 16, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 12, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Status Amount
Builderscape MAJ $178,500
Tyevco MAJ $19...
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