Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers for engineering services to make renovations to the existing Ponds and Cascades at Franklin Park. The Ponds and Cascades between the two ponds were constructed for Ameriflora in 1991. The pump system is no longer performing as it was designed and the system needs a complete overhaul with variable speed drives, above ground housing for access and new turbine pumps. The cascade areas between the ponds have numerous voids and deteriorating base and edges. The scope will be to analyze the current conditions and to design what should be rebuilt between the ponds, including cleaning, filling in voids, relining, and conversion of portions to a more natural stream for water quality and education of ecosystems.
The costs for this project will be $148,500.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 8, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 27, 2014. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company
Kramer Engineering (MAJ)
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Kramer Engineers are the most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Kramer Engineers
394 Oak Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Ralph Kramer 614-233-6911
31-1035777
Exp Date: 8/12/17
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested due to an RFP being put out this summer after honing down the scope of services; only one proposal was received. It has taken over 30 days to pin down fees after 2 site meetings and an internal meeting with the engineers. Design Development and Construction Drawings must be completed this winter for spring construction. Time is tight to have work started for summer water flow.
Benefits to the Public: Renovations will get a public favorite feature of Franklin Park back in working order....
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