Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Tyevco, Inc. for the seeding of natural areas at the Airport Golf Course.
The Airport Golf Course has been maintaining No Mow Zones for a few years. These areas have become infested with invasive plants and are an eye sore to the golf course. By re-establishing native prairie, the course will become more biodiverse and continue the movement to become more pollinator friendly.
The costs for this project will be $74,600.00 with a contingency of $7,400.00 for a total of $82,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on August 14, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 29, 2017. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Tyevco (MAJ) $74,600.00
Deitering Landscaping (MAJ) $139,000.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Tyevco, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Tyevco, Inc. 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:
Tyevco, Inc.
1678 West Audubon Blvd., Lancaster, OH 43130
Scott Boggess 614-284-0251
31-1626034
Exp. 11/11/17
Benefits to the Public: This project will create approximately 18 acres of a more biodiverse and aesthetically pleasing environment to improve the golf course as well as requires less maintenance time and cost.
Area(s) Affected: Planning area: 12 (Airport Golf Course)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by creating additional conservation areas to be allowed to remain natural aside from seasonal mowing.
Fiscal Impact: $82,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financia...
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