Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a contract with Ascension Construction Services for professional construction management services related to the Franklin Park Cascades and Ponds Restoration project.
Background: This project aims to address both ponds and the associated cascades which have numerous voids and deteriorating base and edges. Following completion, improvements will promote a healthier system overall.
Technical Proposals were requested from three Vendors that had been pre-qualified in accordance with City Code, Title 3, Section 329.26 on December 27, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 26, 2019.
The proposals were reviewed by an Evaluation Committee per City Code 329.28 (d). After review, the Evaluation Committee recommended that Ascension Construction Services be contracted to perform the professional construction management services.
Company Status
CTL Engineering, Inc. MBE
Ascension Construction Services MBE
Ribway Engineering Group MBE
Principal Parties:
Ascension Construction Services
419 East 13th Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43201
Jeanna Hondel, (614) 499-6924
CCN: CC023827
Emergency Justification: This legislation will need to be emergency in order to allow services to begin concurrently with the start of construction in April of 2019.
Benefits to the Public: Project aims to renovate and maintain unique and sustainable amenities for public enjoyment and to enhance educational opportunities.
Community Input/Issues: Public requests to reactivate the cascades and water features in the park that have not had water flow since spring 2016.
Area(s) Affected: Franklin Park Civic Association, Near East side Area Commission (Planning Area 19)
Master Plan Relation:
1.4 Strategies for Regional Parks
1.4.2 Expand offerings and amenities to appeal to a more diversified audience and user groups
1.5 Strategies for Natural ...
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