Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with CBRE Government Services LLC (CBRE) for facility management services at the Jerry Hammond Center and the Franklin County Municipal Court Building. Since 2007, the Department of Finance and Management has contracted for facility management services for the Jerry Hammond Center at 1111 E. Broad Street and the Franklin County Municipal Court Building at 375 S. High Street. The previous facilities management agreement had reached the end of its term and therefore procuring a new contract had become necessary.
CBRE will be responsible for regularly assessing the conditions of the building and its systems, developing and implementing building operations (including janitorial and security services), performing preventive maintenance, and establishing capital plans necessary to maintain, preserve, and keep the premises in good repair and condition. At the City’s request, CBRE may also act as a liaison and assist in the oversight of the design and build out of building renovations and improvements at these facilities. The initial term of this contract will be for the period June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020. This contract allows four (4) annual renewal options, which may be exercised at the discretion of the City. The renewals are on a year to year basis and are subject to funds availability and approval of Columbus City Council.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Requests for Proposals (RFP), which were formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web portals from October 3, 2018 through November 16, 2018. The City received three (3) responses, all of which were deemed responsive and fully evaluated by the RFP Evaluation Committee. This committee included five (5) voting members from cross-functional areas of the department. CBRE received the highest overall score from the RFP Evaluation Committee and is therefore being recommended ...
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