Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Wandel and Schnell Architects, Inc. dba WSA Studio for the design of improvements to the undeveloped Wilson Road Parkland (Planning Area 15). This design work will include site amenities such as an open shelter, parking lot, and connecting pathways with the Camp Chase Rail Trail. These improvements will serve both users of the park and of the Camp Chase Rail Trail and would allow the Recreation and Parks Department to open the park for public use.
The Recreation and Parks Department has worked with the Friends of Camp Chase Trail, the Westgate Neighborhood Association, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, the Westside Community Fund and other members of the local community to obtain input on a master plan for the park that will guide the design and layout of these improvements.
The costs for this project will be $87,200.00 with a contingency of $2,800.00 for a total of $90,000.00.
We are seeking to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 for this contract due to cost savings to be gained from the firm’s preliminary design and engineering efforts for the park development, and their advanced level of schematic design of the trail head, walks, and utility services. The schedule of delivery for the final plans would allow for bidding the improvements in November of 2015.
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 design contract so that the construction phase of the project can be bid in November 2015.
Fiscal Impact:
$90,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 283 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Principal Parties:
WSA Studio
982 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Timothy Hawk 614-824-1633
CC#31-0993665
Exp Date: 4/4/16...
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