Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Golon, Inc. for the renovation of the Front Street Garage Facade, located at 98-102 North Front Street.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received three (3) bids on November 17, 2015 as follows (FBE, MBE):
Golon, Inc. $1,693,000.00
2K General, Co. $2,275,000.00
R.W. Setterlin Building Company $2,335,322.00
The purpose of this project is to renovate and restore the façade on the entire west elevation along Front Street and the west half of the south elevation along West Elm Street. The scope of work will include the installation of new granite, sandstone, and brick on these exterior elevations. Additionally, the storefront glass and framing at the Wellness Center, Security/Lobby Area, and Print Room will be replaced. This project will address the ongoing deterioration of the garage façade which was originally constructed in 1928.
This project was presented to, and approved by, the Downtown Commission at its May 8, 2015 meeting.
The Office of Construction Management recommends that the bid be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Golon, Inc.
The waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes is necessary as Golon’s electrical subcontractor is not prequalified. However, the bid price for the electrical work is only 8% of the total project bid. Otherwise the Golon, Inc. bid proposal was fully responsive and the project design professional, FMS Architects believes Golon to be fully qualified for this project. Rejecting this bid to contract with the next higher bid would cost the City considerably more.
Emergency action is requested so as to expedite this project. Because of age and poor condition of the façade, it is necessary to replace it in order to avoid the potential of masonry material falling off the exterior of the Garage.
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