Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Farnham Equipment Company for the replacement of bleachers at Tuttle, Schiller and Feddersen Recreation Centers and upgrades to the bleachers at Dodge Community Center.
Several of the Recreation Centers still have the original wood bleachers located in their gymnasium. We can no longer get parts for these bleachers and many of them no longer open or close.
The costs for this project will be $39,375.00 with a contingency of $5,125.00 for a total of $44,500.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on January 3, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on January 9, 2018. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Farnham Equipment (MAJ) $39,375.00
Principal Parties:
Farnham Equipment Company
930 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43229
Jack Farnham 614-882-0790
34-1050891
Exp. 9/21/17 - working on updating
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that bleachers can be replaced as soon as possible due to their unsafe condition.
Benefits to the Public: It improves the appearance to several facilities and makes them more welcoming and comfortable for the community to use.
Community Input Issues: Have heard from the community on existing condition and appearance of our facilities.
Area(s) Affected: Feddersen Recreation Center - Planning area 11, Tuttle Recreation Center- Planning area 13, Schiller Recreation Center - Planning Area 22, Dodge Recreation Center-Planning Area Planning Area 16
Master Plan Relation: The project addresses the need to maintain our existing facilities.
Fiscal Impact: $44,500.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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