Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Thomas & Marker Construction Company for improvements to Wilson Road Park.
Background: This park is an undeveloped property on Wilson Road between Sullivant Avenue and West Broad Street. The improvements are needed to this property in order to make it accessible for use by local residents and to meet the recreational needs of the community. Phase I work consisting of clearing and grading of the athletic fields was completed in 2015. This project constitutes Phase II of development and will provide a custom open shelter, parking lot, trailhead, trail connections and stormwater controls for the park. The project will complement the Camp Chase Trail which is scheduled to be completed this summer and allow the park to be opened for public use.
The costs for this project will be $727,700.00 with a contingency of $58,950.00 for a total of $786,650.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on April 22, 2016 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 17, 2016. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Thomas & Marker (MAJ) $727,700
RW Setterlin (MAJ) $746,800
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Thomas & Marker was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Thomas & Marker and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Thomas & Marker Construction Company
2011 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221
Kevin Gosche 614-754-8349
34-4476858
Exp. Date: 2/18/18
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 can be completed by the NatureWorks G...
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