Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue.
This legislation authorizes a contract for the upgrade of the men’s locker room showers at the Fire Training Academy. Over time, the waterproof membrane located under the showers has deteriorated and is past its useful life. It is necessary to renovate the shower area in order to meet the operational needs of the Academy before Fall classes.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received two bids on June 16, 2017 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. $184,480.00
R.W. Setterlin $199,319.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends that the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Aggressive Mechanical, Inc.
Emergency action is requested so the shower renovations can begin without delay to meet the operational needs of the Fire Training Academy.
Aggressive Mechanical Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1612907, expiration date October 20, 2018.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $184,480.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $184,480.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($184,480.00)
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WHEREAS, the Office of Construction Management solicited formal competitive bids for the renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. was deemed the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $184,480.00 from Safety Voted Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Finance and Management Department, Office of Construction Management, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a contract with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Aggressive Mechanical, Inc. for renovation of the men’s showers at the Fire Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Avenue.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $184,480.00, or so much thereof that may be necessary in regards to the action authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in the Safety Voted Bond Fund in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.