Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with R.W. Setterlin Building Company for the renovation of front lobbies and office space at the Adams, Barnett, and Holton Community Centers. In addition to the contract with R.W. Setterlin, this ordinance will establish an auditor’s certificate for the purchase of furnishings that are a part of the renovation project.
Background: During the Summer of 2016, CRPD Design and Construction Staff visited all of the Department’s Community Centers to consult with Center Staff and compile a list of needed improvements at each of the centers. One of the major items identified during these visits was the need to renovate several lobbies in order to create a more accessible, welcoming, and safer experience for visitors. This project will provide new flooring, ceilings, lighting, painting, front desk, and other improvements to the Adams, Barnett, and Holton Community Centers lobbies and front office spaces.
This ordinance will also establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purchase of furnishings for the lobbies being renovated. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office and/or Recreation and Parks, purchased using a City of Columbus Universal Term Contract(s), or state term contract. This ordinance will authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract (UTC) Purchase Agreements for the purchase of furnishings as needed. It is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete to commence bidding and have the furnishings available upon completion of the renovations.
Total cost for the project will not exceed $590,000.00
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on January 28, 2019 and were received by ...
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