Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with HERO USA for the operation of a non-motorized watercraft rental concession for the general public.
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department solicited through the City of Columbus Vendor Services, for proposals for the operation of non-motorized watercraft rentals to the general public on the Scioto River, within the downtown riverfront pool (defined as the area from the Lower Olentangy Boat Launch (W. Nationwide Blvd) to the Scioto Audubon Boat Launch). Proposals were requested to assure highly competent, economic and practical management and operations at a public venue and to accommodate the public in their pursuit of recreational opportunities.
The area in which the vendor will perform the concession services will be designated to the Lower Olentangy Boat Launch Parkland (W. Nationwide Blvd) and shall be within the limits outlined within the proposal.
The scope of the proposal includes providing, maintaining, and operating a variety of recreational non-motorized watercraft such as but not limited to canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and pedal boats for use by the general public at/near the Lower Olentangy Boat Launch/Parkland area, within the downtown riverfront pool (defined as the area from the Lower Olentangy Boat Launch (W. Nationwide Blvd) to the Scioto Audubon Boat Launch). The scope also includes providing, maintaining and operating adequate amounts of boats, personal protective equipment and properly trained staff to safely serve the general public.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 8, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 15, 2017. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company
HERO USA (Non-profit)
Clintonville Outfitters (MAJ)
See Columbus (MBE)
Gateway Adventures (MAJ)
After reviewing the proposa...
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