Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with H.R. Gray for continuing contractual access to resources that are necessary to perform professional architectural and engineering services, as well as provide technical expertise for the Department to implement projects.
The initial fee for this contract was anticipated to last approximately one year. However, initial task completed under this contract was larger than anticipated due to the scope of the task. A modification is necessary to allow for continued, uninterrupted A/E services necessary for completion of Departmental capital projects throughout the year.
The original legislation for this project was for $100,000.00 and this modification will be an increase of $100,000.00 for a new project total of $200,000.00.
Previous Ordinance #2247-2016
Principal Parties:
H.R. Gray
3770 Ridge Mill Drive, Columbus, OH 43026
Thomas Merritt 614-487-1335
31-1050479
Exp. Date: 8/21/17
Benefits to the Public: This will benefit the City and surrounding community by helping to ensure that various Capital Improvement Projects are done safely and on budget.
Area(s) Affected: City-wide
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by providing the Department with the technical expertise needed to provide design and construction solutions that will work towards addressing various strategies listed in the 2014 Master Plan.
Fiscal Impact: The expenditure of $100,000.00 was legislated for the H. R. Gray Task Order contract by Ordinance 2247-2016. This ordinance will provide funding that will modify the previously authorized amount by $100,000.00. $100,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification is $200,000....
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