Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Mull & Weithman Architects for the preparation of plans and specifications to restore the east entry gate and columns at Goodale Park and the columns at Schiller Park.
Background: The Friends of Goodale Park have worked with the Recreation and Parks Department on the restoration of the south and northwest entry gates in Goodale Park. The east entry and columns at Goodale Park are over 100 years and are in need of restoration to stabilize the columns and stop the deterioration. In 2012, the Department of Recreation and Parks, at the request of the German Village Society, worked with a contractor to evaluate the 4 sets of columns located at Schiller Park. The columns, dating back to early 1900’s, have been in need of restoration for several years but repairs have not be possible due to a lack of funding. Goodale and Schiller are two of the oldest parks in the City system.
The costs for this project will be $37,300.00 with a contingency of $3,700.00 for a total of $41,000.00.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 17, 2016 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 7, 2016. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company
Mull & Weithman Architects (MAJ)
Abbot Studios (MAJ)
DLZ (MBE)
Star Consultants (MBE)
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Mull & Weithman Architects was the most responsive and qualified bidder.
Principal Parties:
Mull & Weithman Architects
4525 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214
Joe Weithman 614-267-6960
31-1635306
Exp. 7/28/17
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...
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