Explanation:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with BG Engineering Group, LLC for the Bridge Inspections 2018 project.
Background: This project aims to provide standard ODOT inspections of CRPD’s 106+ bridge system throughout the City park properties. The awarded Consultant will inspect, investigate, report findings, and provide recommendations for both in-house maintenance as well as larger scoped improvements to be designed and contracted out. These proactive inspections will ensure cleaner, safer, and more usable park space.
A future contract modification for this project is likely in the event the Consultant recommends more in-depth inspections are warranted to ensure structural integrity, longevity, and safety of any individual bridges within the CRPD system.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, and were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 14, 2018.
Company Status Amount
2LMN, Inc DBE/EDGE/SBE/MBE $50,000.00
Stone Environmental Engineering & Science, Inc. DBE/FBE $49,250.00
BG Engineering Group, LLC DBE $29,850.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that BG Engineering Group, LLC. was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
2K General Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
BG Engineering Group, LLC
269 Dovetail Drive
Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035
Ravinder Gupta, 614-886-8045
CCN: 81-1902118
July 23, 2020
Benefits to the Public: Project aims to provide and maintain continual safe and usable park space throughout our park properties.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99)
Master Plan Relation:
1.1 System-wide Strategies
1.1.3 Remove access and circulation barriers to city parks
Fiscal Impact: $33,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with BG Engineering Group, LLC for the Bridge Inspections 2018 project; to authorize the expenditure of $33,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($33,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide standard ODOT inspections of CRPD’s 106+ bridge system throughout the City park properties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $33,000.00 from the Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks to authorize the Director to enter into contract with BG Engineering Group, LLC for the Bridge Inspections 2018 project; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is authorized and directed to enter into contract with BG Engineering Group, LLC for the Bridge Inspections 2018 project.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $33,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Bond Fund 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.